How much does a Child Psychologist make in Atlanta, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Child Psychologist in Atlanta, GA is $119,000. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $108,033 to $132,180, with most professionals earning between $98,048 and $144,179.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Child Psychologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Child Psychologist in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Child Psychologist ranges from $108,033 to $132,180 with the average base salary of $119,000. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,864 to $132,812 with the average total cash compensation of $119,882.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $119,000 $108,033 - $132,180
Bonus $882 $831 - $632
Total Pay $119,882 $108,864 - $132,812
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,625 - $131,680 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,724 - $131,802 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,261 - $131,235 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,843 - $120,935 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,918 - $127,145 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,541 - $119,342 COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Clinical Child Psychologist LOCATION Atlanta, GA MINIMUM SALARY $54,169 MAXIMUM SALARY $72,318
JOB TITLE Psychologist - M.A. LOCATION Atlanta, GA MINIMUM SALARY $83,738 MAXIMUM SALARY $104,351
JOB TITLE Organizational Psychologist LOCATION Atlanta, GA MINIMUM SALARY $110,395 MAXIMUM SALARY $134,342
JOB TITLE Psychologist - Ph.D. LOCATION Atlanta, GA MINIMUM SALARY $119,703 MAXIMUM SALARY $134,783
JOB TITLE Child Psychiatrist LOCATION Atlanta, GA MINIMUM SALARY $226,500 MAXIMUM SALARY $268,000
JOB TITLE Child Advocate LOCATION Atlanta, GA MINIMUM SALARY $60,809 MAXIMUM SALARY $75,707
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