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Psychologist salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 96 open job postings for Psychologist roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.
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- Median base pay$152,600a year
- Typical range$134,600–$156,000Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$165,700and above
- Postings96with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Psychologist postings in California
- PsychologistDepartment of Corrections & Rehabilitation · Sacramento, CA · $11,496–$13,937/mo · Posted Nov 13, 2026
- Senior Psychologist, CF (Specialist) - Salinas Valley State Prison-PIP (SVSP)California Correctional Health Care Services · Salinas, CA · $11,369–$14,633/mo · Posted Nov 12, 2026
- Psychologist (licensed/unlicensed)Department of State Hospitals · Atascadero, CA · $9,157–$13,272/mo · Posted Nov 10, 2026
- Psychologist, LP, PhD, PsyDHealthCare Recruiters International · San Diego, CA · $105K–$150K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
- SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST, CF (SUPERVISOR) -California State Prison - SacramentoCalifornia Correctional Health Care Services · Sacramento, CA · $12,685–$14,939/mo · Posted Nov 9, 2026
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Questions and answers
How much does a Psychologist make in California?
The median posted base pay for Psychologist jobs in California is $153K a year, from 96 job postings with pay at 32 companies.
What is the typical Psychologist pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $135K–$156K. The top 10% list $166K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $107K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Psychologist jobs?
The median here is $153K, against $130K across all 773 postings for the role.
How many Psychologist jobs in California list pay?
96 open postings at 32 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.