Psychologist (Health Facility-Clinical-Safety)
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $6,503 to $10,356 | $78,036 to $124,272 |
| P | $9,615 to $11,496 | $115,380 to $137,952 |
| Q | $11,350 to $13,937 | $136,200 to $167,244 |
| S | $7,696 to $10,951 | $92,352 to $131,412 |
| T | $9,063 to $13,272 | $108,756 to $159,264 |
| U | $9,157 to $10,951 | $109,884 to $131,412 |
| V | $10,809 to $13,272 | $129,708 to $159,264 |
Representation
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees represents Bargaining Unit R19, Health and Social Services / Professional.
Where these jobs are
211 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Hospitals, Department of State | 198 |
| Department of Developmental Services | 13 |
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 $78,036 to $167,244 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.