Staff Psychiatrist (Safety)
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 | $13,359 to $17,898 | $160,308 to $214,776 |
| P | $25,248 to $30,259 | $302,976 to $363,108 |
| R | $25,913 to $31,136 | $310,956 to $373,632 |
| 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
203 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Hospitals, Department of State | 200 |
| Department of Developmental Services | 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 $373,632 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 R1 Range 1 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.