Psychologist Salary Canada 2026 (By Province & Specialty)
Updated
The average psychologist salary in Canada is $85,000-$120,000 per year. This guide breaks down psychologist pay by province, specialty, and practice setting.
Psychologist Salary by Province
Province
Employed
Private Practice
Ontario
$110,000
$150,000
British Columbia
$105,000
$145,000
Alberta
$115,000
$155,000
Quebec
$90,000
$130,000
Saskatchewan
$100,000
$140,000
Manitoba
$95,000
$135,000
Nova Scotia
$90,000
$130,000
New Brunswick
$85,000
$125,000
Newfoundland
$95,000
$135,000
PEI
$82,000
$120,000
Territories
$120,000+
$160,000+
Salary by Practice Setting
Setting
Average Salary
Private Practice (Full)
$120,000-$200,000
Private Practice (Part-time)
$60,000-$100,000
Hospital
$95,000-$120,000
Government/Public Health
$90,000-$115,000
School Board
$85,000-$105,000
University/Academic
$90,000-$140,000
Corporate/Industrial
$100,000-$130,000
Forensic
$110,000-$150,000
Salary by Specialty
Specialty
Average Salary
Clinical Psychology
$100,000-$150,000
Neuropsychology
$120,000-$180,000
Forensic Psychology
$110,000-$160,000
Industrial/Organizational
$100,000-$140,000
School Psychology
$85,000-$110,000
Health Psychology
$95,000-$130,000
Counselling Psychology
$80,000-$110,000
Child Psychology
$90,000-$130,000
Psychologist vs Other Mental Health Professionals
Profession
Education
Salary Range
Registered Psychologist (PhD)
8-12 years
$100,000-$180,000
Psychologist (PsyD)
6-8 years
$90,000-$150,000
Psychological Associate (MA)
6 years
$75,000-$110,000
Registered Psychotherapist
2-4 years
$60,000-$90,000
Social Worker (MSW)
6 years
$65,000-$95,000
Counsellor (MA)
6 years
$55,000-$85,000
Take-Home Pay (Ontario Example)
Gross Salary
Annual Take-Home
Monthly Net
$100,000
$72,500
$6,040
$130,000
$90,000
$7,500
$160,000
$107,000
$8,920
Private Practice Economics
Factor
Details
Session Rate
$180-$280/session
Sessions/Week
20-30 (full practice)
Gross Revenue
$180,000-$400,000
Overhead (20-35%)
$36,000-$140,000
Net Income
$130,000-$260,000
Assessments
$1,500-$5,000 each
Note: Neuropsychological assessments and forensic work pay premium rates.