Senior Psychologist (Health Facility) (Specialist)
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $7,141 to $11,369 | $85,692 to $136,428 |
| P | $11,369 to $14,633 | $136,428 to $175,596 |
| S | $9,077 to $13,937 | $108,924 to $167,244 |
| U | $10,828 to $13,937 | $129,936 to $167,244 |
Representation
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees represents Bargaining Unit R19, Health and Social Services / Professional.
Where these jobs are
98 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Hospitals, Department of State | 95 |
| California Correctional Health Care Services | 2 |
| Department of Developmental Services | 1 |
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 $85,692 to $175,596 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.