Child Psychologist Salary in the US

$68,480
per year
per month
$5,710
per month
per year
Bonus
$2,950/year
Bonus
$250/month

Child Psychologist - Average Salary

The average salary for a Child Psychologist is $68,480 per year ($5,710 per month), which is $14,990 (+28%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Child Psychologist can expect an average starting salary of $42,370. The highest salaries can exceed $99,650.
$42,370
Low
$68,480
Average salary
$99,650
High
$3,530
Low
$5,710
Average salary
$8,300
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0
$58,700
$117,450
Salary$42,370 - 99,650
Bonus$0 - 17,800
Total Pay$42,370 - 117,450
$0
$4,890
$9,780
Salary$3,530 - 8,300
Bonus$0 - 1,480
Total Pay$3,530 - 9,780

Child Psychologist Salary Range

Low
$42,370
Average salary
$68,480
Experienced
$83,560
High
$99,650
Low
$3,530
Average salary
$5,710
Experienced
$6,960
High
$8,300

Child Psychologist - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Child Psychologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $51,250 per year. A mid career Child Psychologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $67,380, while an experienced Child Psychologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $86,750. Child Psychologists with more than 20 years of experience earn $93,650 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Child Psychologist

Late Career▲ +37%
Experienced▲ +27%
Average Salary$68,480/year
Mid Career▼ -2%
Entry Level▼ -25%

Gender Breakdown

Female
79%
Male
21%

Child Psychologist - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Child Psychologist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Child Psychologist

How much does a Child Psychologist make in the US?
A Child Psychologist in the US earns an average of $68,480 gross per year, which is about $5,710 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Child Psychologist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Child Psychologist in the US?
The starting salary of a Child Psychologist in the US is around $42,370 gross per year.
What is the highest salary for a Child Psychologist in the US?
The highest salary of a Child Psychologist in the US can reach and exceed $99,650 gross per year.
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