As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forensic Psychiatrist in the United States is $254,354. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $229,044 to $271,285, with most professionals earning between $206,001 and $286,700.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary | $206,001 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary | $229,044 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary | $254,354 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary | $271,285 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary | $286,700 | US | April 01, 2025 |
Forensic psychiatry is a sub-speciality of psychiatry and is related to criminology. It encompasses the interface between law and psychiatry. A forensic psychiatrist provides services - such as determination of competency to stand trial - to a court of law to facilitate the adjudicative process and provide treatment like medications and psychotherapy to criminals....
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