As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Psychologist in the US is $118,575, equivalent to $57 per hour, $2,280 weekly, or $9,881 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Psychologist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Psychologist in the US vary widely, spanning from $97,202 to $131,605. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($107,387) and 75th percentile ($125,395), while top earners (90th percentile) make $131,605 per year. This $18,008 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or CPA, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Entry Level Psychologist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 33 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Psychologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Psychologist Salary $97,202 US November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Psychologist Salary $107,387 US November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Psychologist Salary $118,575 US November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Psychologist Salary $125,395 US November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Psychologist Salary $131,605 US November 01, 2026
25% $107,387 10% $97,202 90% $131,605 75% $125,395 $118,575 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Entry Level Psychologist ?

A psychologist studies normal and abnormal mental states, cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how individuals relate to one another and to their environments. To become a psychologist, a person often completes a graduate university degree in psychology, but in most jurisdictions, members of other behavioral professions (such as counselors and psychiatrists) can also evaluate, diagnose, treat, and study mental processes....

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    Psychologist - M.A.

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125395
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105586
130888
117659
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Entry Level Psychologist in the United States. The base salary for Entry Level Psychologist ranges from $107,387 to $125,395 with the average base salary of $118,575. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $105,586 to $130,888 with the average total cash compensation of $117,659.

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