Clinical Psychologist Salary in Australia

AU$105,700
per year
per hour
AU$49.60
per hour
per year

Clinical Psychologist - Average Salary

The average salary for a Clinical Psychologist is AU$105,700 per year (AU$49.60 per hour), which is AU$35,812 (+51%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Clinical Psychologist can expect an average starting salary of AU$50,700. The highest salaries can exceed AU$165,000.
AU$50,700
Low
AU$105,700
Average salary
AU$165,000
High
AU$27.90
Low
AU$49.60
Average salary
AU$74
High

Clinical Psychologist Salary Range

Low
AU$50,700
Average salary
AU$105,700
Senior
AU$127,900
High
AU$165,000
Low
AU$27.90
Average salary
AU$49.60
Senior
AU$55.20
High
AU$74
Among clinical psychologists, Entry-Level Clinical Psychologists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Clinical Psychologists enjoy the highest salaries.

Clinical Psychologist - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Clinical PsychologistAU$128K/year
+21% 
Entry-Level Clinical PsychologistAU$51K/year
 -52%

Clinical Psychologist - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Clinical Psychologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$51,200 per year. A mid career Clinical Psychologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$102,100, while a Senior Clinical Psychologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$127,900. Clinical psychologists with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$136,700 per year on average.

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

Late Career▲ +29%
Senior▲ +21%
Average SalaryAU$105,700/year
Mid Career▼ -3%
Entry Level▼ -52%

Gender Breakdown

Female
78%
Male
22%

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Clinical Psychologist - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Clinical 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 Clinical Psychologist

How much does a Clinical Psychologist make in Australia?
A Clinical Psychologist in Australia earns an average of AU$105,700 gross per year, which is about AU$49.60 net per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Clinical Psychologist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Clinical Psychologist in Australia?
The starting salary of a Clinical Psychologist in Australia is around AU$50,700 gross per year. Entry-Level Clinical Psychologists usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Clinical Psychologist in Australia?
The highest salary of a Clinical Psychologist in Australia can reach and exceed AU$165,000 gross per year. Senior Clinical Psychologists usually have the highest salaries.
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