Staff Psychiatrist
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $12,095 to $16,594 | $145,140 to $199,128 |
| B | $12,679 to $17,395 | $152,148 to $208,740 |
| C | $13,047 to $17,898 | $156,564 to $214,776 |
| S | $20,160 to $28,818 | $241,920 to $345,816 |
| T | $20,690 to $29,655 | $248,280 to $355,860 |
| U | $24,047 to $28,818 | $288,564 to $345,816 |
| V | $24,677 to $29,655 | $296,124 to $355,860 |
Representation
Union of American Physicians and Dentists represents Bargaining Unit R16, Physicians, Dentists and Podiatrists.
Where these jobs are
6 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Developmental Services | 3 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 3 |
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 $145,140 to $355,860 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.)