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Medical Consultant I (Psychiatrist), Department of Social Services

Class code 7785 · Bargaining Unit R16

Authorized salary ranges

What CalHR authorizes this class to be paid.
RangeMonthlyAnnual
A$13,372 to $18,342$160,464 to $220,104
B$14,017 to $19,232$168,204 to $230,784
C$14,425 to $19,790$173,100 to $237,480

Representation

Union of American Physicians and Dentists represents Bargaining Unit R16, Physicians, Dentists and Podiatrists.

Where these jobs are

16 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.

DepartmentEmployees
Department of Social Services16

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 $160,464 to $237,480 a year.

Footnotes

  • Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)

Pay scale effective . Payroll data through 2025.