Forensic Psychologist Salary in the US
$73,240
per year
per month
$6,100
per month
per year
Bonus
$2,550/year
Bonus
$210/month
Forensic Psychologist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Forensic Psychologist is $73,240 per year ($6,100 per month), which is $19,750 (+37%) higher than the average salary in the United States.
A Forensic Psychologist can expect an average starting salary of $41,820. The highest salaries can exceed $103,600.
A Forensic Psychologist can expect an average starting salary of $41,820. The highest salaries can exceed $103,600.
$41,820
Low
$73,240
Average salary
$103,600
High
$3,490
Low
$6,100
Average salary
$8,630
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0 $66,900 $133,800 | ||
| Salary | $41,820 - 103,600 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 30,200 | |
| Total Pay | $41,820 - 133,800 |
$0 $5,580 $11,150 | ||
| Salary | $3,490 - 8,630 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 2,520 | |
| Total Pay | $3,490 - 11,150 |
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Forensic Psychologist Salary Range
Forensic Psychologist - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Forensic Psychologist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $46,340 per year. A mid level Forensic Psychologist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $66,520, while a Senior Forensic Psychologist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $88,350. Forensic Psychologists with more than 20 years of experience earn $93,200 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Forensic Psychologist
| Late Career | ▲ +27% |
| Senior | ▲ +21% |
| Average Salary | $73,240/year |
| Mid Level | ▼ -9% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -37% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
73%
73%
Male
27%
27%
Forensic Psychologist - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Forensic 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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