Psychologist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A psychologist earns a median of $110,840 a year ($53.29 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $111,210. About 18,820 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $110,840
- Gross pay
- $4,263.08
- Federal income tax
- −$598.26
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$264.31
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$61.81
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $3,338.69
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $110,840
- Federal
- $15,555
- FICA
- $8,479
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $86,806
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Psychologists, All Other. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 19-3039). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $53.29; the average is $53.47.
What is the salary range for a psychologist?
The bottom 10% earn under $54,990 and the top 10% earn over $168,520 a year.
How much is $110,840 after taxes?
About $86,806 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $79,302 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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