Child Psychologist Salary in Australia

AU$85,600
per year
per hour
AU$43.20
per hour
per year

Child Psychologist - Average Salary

The average salary for a Child Psychologist is AU$85,600 per year (AU$43.20 per hour), which is AU$15,712 (+22%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Child Psychologist can expect an average starting salary of AU$41,900. The highest salaries can exceed AU$150,000.
AU$41,900
Low
AU$85,600
Average salary
AU$150,000
High
AU$25.40
Low
AU$43.20
Average salary
AU$71.60
High

Child Psychologist Salary Range

Low
AU$41,900
Average salary
AU$85,600
Senior
AU$109,600
High
AU$150,000
Low
AU$25.40
Average salary
AU$43.20
Senior
AU$51
High
AU$71.60
Among child psychologists, Entry-Level Child Psychologists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Child Psychologists enjoy the highest salaries.

Child Psychologist - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Child PsychologistAU$110K/year
+28% 
Entry-Level Child PsychologistAU$42K/year
 -51%

Child Psychologist - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Child Psychologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$41,400 per year. A mid career Child Psychologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$78,300, while a Senior Child Psychologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$109,600. Child psychologists with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$114,200 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Child Psychologist in Australia

Late Career▲ +33%
Senior▲ +28%
Average SalaryAU$85,600/year
Mid Career▼ -9%
Entry Level▼ -52%

Gender Breakdown

Female
86%
Male
14%

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Child Psychologist - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Child Psychologist job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Child Psychologist

How much does a Child Psychologist make in Australia?
A Child Psychologist in Australia earns an average of AU$85,600 gross per year, which is about AU$43.20 net per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Child Psychologist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Child Psychologist in Australia?
The starting salary of a Child Psychologist in Australia is around AU$41,900 gross per year. Entry-Level Child Psychologists usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Child Psychologist in Australia?
The highest salary of a Child Psychologist in Australia can reach and exceed AU$150,000 gross per year. Senior Child Psychologists usually have the highest salaries.
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