How much does a Forensic Psychiatrist make in San Francisco, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forensic Psychiatrist in San Francisco, CA is $317,663. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $286,054 to $338,808, with most professionals earning between $257,275 and $358,060.

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Forensic Psychiatrist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $257,275 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $286,054 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $317,663 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $338,808 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Forensic Psychiatrist Salary $358,060 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
25% $286,054 10% $257,275 90% $358,060 75% $338,808 $317,663 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Forensic Psychiatrist ?

Forensic psychiatry is a sub-speciality of psychiatry and is related to criminology. It encompasses the interface between law and psychiatry. A forensic psychiatrist provides services - such as determination of competency to stand trial - to a court of law to facilitate the adjudicative process and provide treatment like medications and psychotherapy to criminals....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Psychiatrist in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Forensic Psychiatrist ranges from $286,054 to $338,808 with the average base salary of $317,663. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $286,054 to $338,808 with the average total cash compensation of $317,663.
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