Psychologist salary in California
Average salary
$87,000/yr
Based on 645 income tax records
$28,500
$156,500
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.
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$28,500
$156,500
DATA PROVIDED BY
Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.
From consenting TurboTax customers
How much do Psychologists make?
The average salary for a Psychologist in California is $87,000 per year.
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Psychologist salary by city
Location
Average salary per year
Salary range
Oakland, CA
28 income tax records
$101,500/yr
$84K – $113K
San Francisco, CA
61 income tax records
$94,500/yr
$69K – $115K
Long Beach, CA
14 income tax records
$92,500/yr
$81K – $113K
San Jose, CA
16 income tax records
$89,000/yr
$52K – $109K
San Diego, CA
39 income tax records
$88,500/yr
$71K – $110K
Fresno, CA
12 income tax records
$88,500/yr
$81K – $94K
Sacramento, CA
14 income tax records
$82,000/yr
$59K – $91K
Los Angeles, CA
31 income tax records
$81,500/yr
$60K – $98K
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Psychologist salary by company
Employer
Average salary per year
Salary range
Permanente Medicine, California
57 income tax records
$119,500/yr
$106K – $135K
US Department Of Defense, California
54 income tax records
$101,500/yr
$85K – $107K
University Of California Sf, California
14 income tax records
$98,000/yr
$64K – $135K
Los Angeles County, California
21 income tax records
$93,500/yr
$85K – $104K
State Of California, California
104 income tax records
$92,500/yr
$79K – $106K
University Of California, California
19 income tax records
$73,500/yr
$64K – $86K
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Psychologist demographics in California
55% are single
45% are married
36% have kids
57% own a home
Psychologist salaries by age
Effective Tax Rates for Psychologists in California
645 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a psychologist in California is $87,000 per year. Psychologist salaries
in California can vary between $28,500 to $156,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses,
tips, and more.
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This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 645 tax returns from TurboTax customers
who reported their occupation as psychologist.
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The following companies offer the highest salaries for psychologists in California:
Permanente Medicine ($119,500 a year),
US Department of Defense ($101,500 a year),
and University of California Sf ($98,000 a year).
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The following cities offer the highest salaries for psychologists in California:
Oakland, CA ($101,500 a year),
San Francisco, CA ($94,500 a year),
and Long Beach, CA ($92,500 a year).
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