How much does a psychologist make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$8,348 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$6,207
- Equals
- $71,210
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $109,300 |
| 2. United States | $100,400 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $89,720 |
| 6. Qatar estimate | $73,150 |
| 7. Canada | $71,210 |
| 8. Denmark estimate | $70,390 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $392 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- EconomistCA$100,000
- AnthropologistCA$83,200
- HistorianCA$88,160
- Social workerCA$71,670
- Religious professionalsCA$57,870
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$8,348 a month, CA$100,200 a year.
How much does a psychologist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$70,690 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$146,800.
Which country pays a psychologist the most?
United States, with a median of $100,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a psychologist make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $100,400 a year against $71,210 in Canada, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a psychologist or an anthropologist?
A psychologist: CA$100,200 a year against CA$83,200 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate