Psychologist
Annual salary range
₹1.5 Lakh - ₹8.1 Lakhs
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latest salaries
• updated:
16 Mar 2025
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Psychologist Salary in Chennai ranges between ₹1.5 Lakh to ₹8.1 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 8 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 82 latest salaries received from Psychologist.
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3 yrs
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Chennai
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₹3.8 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr | |
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1 yr
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Chennai
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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹2.1 L/yr | |
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7 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
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₹7.3 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr | |
1 yr
exp.
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Chennai
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr | |
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5 yrs
exp.
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Chennai
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr | |
Fresher
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Chennai
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr | |
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Fresher
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Chennai
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3.2 L/yr | |
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6 yrs
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Chennai
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr | |
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1 yr
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Chennai
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹2 L/yr | |
Psychologist salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Fresher
(16
salaries)
|  ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
1
year
(19
salaries)
| ₹0.5 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr |
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2
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr |
3
years
(10
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr |
4
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr |
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Psychologist Jobs in Chennai
Psychologist
· 1-5 years
Bajaj Finance
Pune
Psychologist
· 2-3 years
The Hans Foundation
New Delhi
Psychologist
· 3-8 years
Apollo Tele health Services
Navi Mumbai
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| Similar Designation | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Clinical Psychologist Salary
1 -
10
years
exp.
(28 salaries)
| ₹0.7 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
Consultant Salary
2 -
11
years
exp.
(13.2k salaries)
| ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr |
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Teacher Salary
1 -
10
years
exp.
(2.4k salaries)
| ₹0.9 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr |
Counsellor Salary
0 -
8
years
exp.
(175 salaries)
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr |
Manager Salary
4 -
16
years
exp.
(19.6k salaries)
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹26.8 L/yr |
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Psychologist Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
New Delhi
Psychologist
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Psychologist
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Psychologist
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Psychologist
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹7.4 L/yr |
Kolkata
Psychologist
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
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Psychologist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Education & Training Psychologist
0 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
Healthcare / Pharma Psychologist
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr |
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Healthcare Psychologist
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹7.4 L/yr |
Internet Psychologist
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
Financial Services Psychologist
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹7.4 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Psychologist Salaries
What is the salary of a Psychologist in India?
Salary for a Psychologist in India ranges between ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹8.1 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 82 latest salaries received from various Psychologists across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Psychologist in India?
Average starting Salary for Psychologist in India is around ₹1.5 Lakhs per year (₹12.5k per month). No prior experience is required to be a Psychologist.
What is the highest salary for a Psychologist in India?
Highest salary that a Psychologist can earn is ₹2.2 Lakhs per year (₹18.3k per month).
What are the top paying industries for Psychologist in India?
- Non-Profit - ₹5.1 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
- EdTech - ₹7.0 Lakhs to 7.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹4.4 Lakhs to 5.5 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 10.0 Lakhs per year
- Healthcare - ₹1.1 Lakhs to 5.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Psychologist in India?
- Chennai - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 93.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Psychologist?
These are the top skills of a Psychologist based on 22 jobs posted by employers.
- Communication Skills
- Research
- Counselling
- Teaching
- Wellness
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