Psychologist
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $9,468 to $14,101 | $113,616 to $169,212 |
| L | $9,467 to $14,101 | $113,604 to $169,212 |
Representation
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees represents Bargaining Unit R19, Health and Social Services / Professional.
Where these jobs are
10 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Human Resources | 6 |
| Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | 4 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists across all California employers was $116,000 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $113,604 to $169,212 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.)