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Psychiatrist Medical Director

Average Psychiatrist Medical Director Salary

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$242,038
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$176k
MEDIAN
$242k
90%
$308k

The average salary for a Psychiatrist Medical Director is $242,038 in 2025

Base Salary
$176k - $308k
Bonus
$2k - $54k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $7k
Total Pay
$190k - $347k
Based on 167 salary profiles (last updated Sep 07 2022)
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4 out of 5
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Common Health Benefits for a Psychiatrist Medical Director

Medical
86%
Dental
79%
Vision
67%
None
14%

Gender Breakdown for Psychiatrist Medical Directors

Female
60.6%
Male
37.9%
Prefer to self-define
1.5%
This data is based on 66 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Psychiatrist Medical Directors

What is the highest pay for Psychiatrist Medical Directors?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Psychiatrist Medical Director is $308k / year

What is the lowest pay for Psychiatrist Medical Directors?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Psychiatrist Medical Director is $176k / year

How can Psychiatrist Medical Directors increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Psychiatrist Medical Director is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Psychiatrist Medical Director that oversees more junior Psychiatrist Medical Directors, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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