As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Psychiatrist in the United Kingdom is £107,648, with an hourly rate of £52, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £91,737 to £141,706, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £91,737
50TH(Median)   £107,648
75TH   £141,706
Psychiatrist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Psychiatrist Salary £91,737 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Psychiatrist Salary £107,648 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Psychiatrist Salary £141,706 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Psychiatrist Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Psychiatrist salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Psychiatrist is about £107,648 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £52, a monthly salary of about £8,971, and a weekly pay of around £2,070. Click the switch button below to see more details about Psychiatrist hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Psychiatrists Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Psychiatrist's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £94,587 - £104,086, while Intermediate make £96,012 - £105,273, Senior earn £97,199 - £106,461, Specialist earn £99,336 - £108,665, Expert can reach £102,898 - £116,290 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Psychiatrist £101,236
Intermediate Level Psychiatrist £102,423
Senior Level Psychiatrist £103,611
Specialist Level Psychiatrist £105,273
Expert Level Psychiatrist £110,190
£101,236 0 yr
£102,423 < 2 yrs
£103,611 2-4 yrs
£105,273 5-8 yrs
£110,190 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 2%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Psychiatrist?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Psychiatrist are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £116,260 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £108,448, and Manchester pays around £103,186 annually.

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