Forensic Psychologist Salary in Australia
AU$91,300
per year
per hour
AU$45.20
per hour
per year
Forensic Psychologist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Forensic Psychologist is AU$91,300 per year (AU$45.20 per hour), which is AU$21,412 (+31%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Forensic Psychologist can expect an average starting salary of AU$42,600. The highest salaries can exceed AU$160,000.
A Forensic Psychologist can expect an average starting salary of AU$42,600. The highest salaries can exceed AU$160,000.
AU$42,600
Low
AU$91,300
Average salary
AU$160,000
High
AU$25.80
Low
AU$45.20
Average salary
AU$73.10
High
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Forensic Psychologist Salary Range
Forensic Psychologist - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Forensic Psychologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$42,600 per year. A mid career Forensic Psychologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$86,700, while a Senior Forensic Psychologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$114,600. Forensic psychologists with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$121,900 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Forensic Psychologist in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +34% |
| Senior | ▲ +26% |
| Average Salary | AU$91,300/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -5% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -53% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
76%
76%
Male
24%
24%
Forensic Psychologist - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Forensic 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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