Forensic Psychiatrist Salary in Los Angeles, California

Forensic Psychiatrist Salary in Los Angeles, CA

How much does a Forensic Psychiatrist make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forensic Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA is $281,748. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $253,713 to $300,503, with most professionals earning between $228,187 and $317,577.

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Forensic Psychiatrist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $228,187 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $253,713 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $281,748 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $300,503 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $317,577 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25% $253,713 10% $228,187 90% $317,577 75% $300,503 $281,748 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Forensic Psychiatrist ?

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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Forensic Psychiatrist ranges from $253,713 to $300,503 with the average base salary of $281,748. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $253,713 to $300,503 with the average total cash compensation of $281,748.
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