Chief Psychologist, Correctional Facility
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $8,634 to $14,302 | $103,608 to $171,624 |
| P | $15,619 to $19,993 | $187,428 to $239,916 |
| S | $12,501 to $19,042 | $150,012 to $228,504 |
| U | $14,874 to $19,042 | $178,488 to $228,504 |
Representation
Association of California State Supervisors represents Bargaining Unit S19.
Where these jobs are
81 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | 64 |
| Hospitals, Department of State | 12 |
| California Correctional Health Care Services | 4 |
| 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 $103,608 to $239,916 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.