How Much Money Does A Clinical Psychologist Make Per Year

Clinical Psychologist Salary

How much does a Clinical Psychologist make?

The average Clinical Psychologist in the US makes $81,409. The average bonus for a Clinical Psychologist is $3,150 which represents 4% of their salary, with 98% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year. Clinical Psychologists make the most in San Francisco at $120,844, averaging total compensation 48% greater than the US average.

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10% Denver
7% Seattle
4% Atlanta
2% Phoenix
2% Houston
5% Austin

The average clinical-psychologist in the US makes $81,409

Salary Ranges for Clinical Psychologists

The salaries of Clinical Psychologists in the US range from $14,991 to $398,050 , with a median salary of $72,659 . The middle 57% of Clinical Psychologists makes between $72,659 and $181,060, with the top 86% making $398,050.

How much tax will you have to pay as a Clinical Psychologist

For an individual filer in this tax bracket, you would have an estimated average federal tax in 2018 of 22%. After a federal tax rate of 22% has been taken out, Clinical Psychologists could expect to have a take-home pay of $67,559/year, with each paycheck equaling approximately $2,815^*.

* assuming bi-monthly pay period. Taxes estimated using tax rates for a single filer using 2018 federal and state tax tables. Metro-specific taxes are not considered in calculations. This data is intended to be an estimate, not prescriptive financial or tax advice.

Recent Salary Records for Clinical Psychologist

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A Clinical Psychologist reported making $83,000 per year in Charlotte

a year ago · $83,000· Charlotte, NC
A Clinical Psychologist reported making $60,500 per year in Los Angeles

a year ago · $60,500· Los Angeles, CA
A Clinical Psychologist reported making $90,000 per year

a year ago · $90,000
A Clinical Psychologist reported making $90,000 per year

a year ago · $90,000
A Clinical Psychologist reported making $93,000 per year in Albuquerque

2 years ago · $93,000· Albuquerque, NM
A Clinical Psychologist reported making $70,000 per year in Los Angeles

2 years ago · $70,000· Los Angeles, CA
A Clinical Psychologist reported making $76,000 per year

2 years ago · $76,000
A Clinical Psychologist reported making $60,000 per year in Los Angeles

2 years ago · $60,000· Los Angeles, CA
A Clinical Psychologist reported making $80,000 per year in Los Angeles

2 years ago · $80,000· Los Angeles, CA
A Clinical Psychologist reported making $75,000 per year in Los Angeles

2 years ago · $75,000· Los Angeles, CA

Quality of Life for Clinical Psychologist

With a take-home pay of roughly $5,630/month, and the median 2BR apartment rental price of $2,506/mo^**, a Clinical Psychologist would pay 44.51% of their monthly take-home salary towards rent.

** This rental cost was derived according to an online report at Apartment List
*** Average cost of living was acquired from Numbeo's Cost of Living Index

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