Senior Psychiatrist (Supervisor)
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $12,819 to $18,097 | $153,828 to $217,164 |
| C | $13,453 to $18,526 | $161,436 to $222,312 |
| P | $27,145 to $32,260 | $325,740 to $387,120 |
| R | $27,729 to $33,032 | $332,748 to $396,384 |
| S | $21,676 to $30,724 | $260,112 to $368,688 |
| T | $22,143 to $31,458 | $265,716 to $377,496 |
| U | $25,849 to $30,724 | $310,188 to $368,688 |
| V | $26,409 to $31,458 | $316,908 to $377,496 |
Representation
Association of California State Supervisors represents Bargaining Unit S16.
Where these jobs are
33 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Hospitals, Department of State | 32 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 1 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Psychiatrists across all California employers was $353,500 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $153,828 to $396,384 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)
- Footnote P8 Pay differential code 8 — refer to applicable MOU or DPA rule for specific conditions.