Psychologist Average Salary in India 2023
How much money does a person working as Psychologist make in India?
LOW
25,600
INR AVERAGE
52,300
INR HIGH
81,500
INR
A person working as Psychologist in India typically earns around 52,300 INR per month. Salaries range from 25,600 INR (lowest) to 81,500 INR (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Psychologist salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Psychologist Pay Scale and Salaries in India
Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison
48,400 INR or more
42,800 to 48,400 INR
30,400 INR or less
30,400 to 42,800 INR
 25,600 INR |
48,700 INR |
81,500 INR |
Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range
Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary
Psychologist salaries in India range from 25,600 INR per month (starting salary) to 81,500 INR per month (maximum salary). This is not the minimum wage as per the law, only the lowest reported number in the salary survey that had thousands of participants and professionals from all over the country.
Median Salary
The median salary is 48,700 INR per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Psychologist(s) are earning less than 48,700 INR while the other half are earning more than 48,700 INR. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles and Salary Scale
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Psychologist(s) are earning less than 39,900 INR while 75% of them are earning more than 39,900 INR. Also from the diagram, 75% of Psychologist(s) are earning less than 55,700 INR while 25% are earning more than 55,700 INR.
Pay Scale Structure
We grouped the most common and recurring salaries into brackets to give more insight into what salary to expect. This method is more accurate than just the average salary and gives more insights on how salaries are actually distributed. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 30,400 INR to 42,800 INR. Approximatly 20% fall under the 30,400 INR cap. Ten percent of wages are from 42,800 INR to 48,400 INR. Only 5% of people grossed 48,400 INR or more.
Psychologist Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
Psychologist average salary change by experience in India
| 0 - 2 Years | 30,400 INR | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +29% | 39,000 INR |
| 5 - 10 Years | +38% | 53,800 INR |
| 10 - 15 Years | +24% | 66,700 INR |
| 15 - 20 Years | +7% | 71,400 INR |
| 20+ Years | +7% | 76,200 INR |
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Psychologist salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
Employees with less than two years of experience makes approximately 30,400 INR per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 39,000 INR per month, 29% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 53,800 INR per month, 38% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Psychologist whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 66,700 INR per month, 24% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 71,400 INR per month, 7% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 76,200 INR per month, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender - Psychologist
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Psychologist employees in India earn 12% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 54,500 INR | |
| Female | -11% | 48,700 INR |
Salary Comparison By Gender in India for all Careers
Psychologist Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in India
How much are annual salary increments in India for Psychologist(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Psychologist
Psychologist(s) in India are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 14% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 16 months.
India / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
How to calculate the salary increment percentage?
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022
| Banking | 1% | |
| Energy | 2% | |
| Information Technology | 3% | |
| Healthcare | 4% | |
| Travel | 5% | |
| Construction | 6% | |
| Education | 7% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in India for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Salary Packages and Schemes
Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.
Psychologist Bonus and Incentive Rates in India
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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"Psychologist" is considered to be a high bonus-based job. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
17% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 83% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 5% to 9% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 83% | |
| No Bonus | 17% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
Bonuses Are Not Commissions!
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?
The main two types of jobs | |
| Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
Example: | Example: |
Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Psychologist Salary Trend and Forecast in India
How are Psychologist salaries changing over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary in recent years.
| Average Salary 2019 | 46,400 INR | |
| Average Salary 2020 | +4% | 48,100 INR |
| Average Salary 2021 | +3% | 49,400 INR |
| Average Salary 2022 | +2% | 50,400 INR |
Psychologist salaries in India are on the rise in the year 2023 based on recent submitted salaries and reports. As displayed in the chart, salaries in 2022 are 2% higher than those of 2021. The trend suggests a slow yet continuous increase in pay in 2024 and future years. These numbers may vary from industry to another.
Psychologist Average Hourly Wage in India
300 INR per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in India is 300 INR. This means that the average Psychologist in India earns approximately 300 INR for every worked hour.
About The Hourly Pay Rate
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?
The minimum pay rate per hour for 'Psychologist' in India is 150 INR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.
Psychologist VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Psychologist is 48% more than that of Counseling. Also, Counseling salaries are 11% more than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Adoption Services Director | 45,100 INR |  -14% |
| Alcohol and Drug Counselor | 34,700 INR | -34% |
| Assistant Instructor | 15,400 INR | -71% |
| Career Counselor | 38,000 INR | -27% |
| Consultant | 37,500 INR | -28% |
| Director of Rehabilitation Services | 49,900 INR | -4% |
| Disability Consultant | 30,900 INR | -41% |
| Employment Counselor | 38,000 INR | -27% |
| Family Advocate | 26,100 INR | -50% |
| Family Services Specialist | 28,500 INR | -45% |
| Family Support Specialist | 40,400 INR | -23% |
| Family Youth Worker | 12,800 INR | -76% |
| Guidance Counselor | 38,700 INR | -26% |
| Guidance Director | 45,100 INR | -14% |
| Mental Health Counselor | 42,800 INR | -18% |
| Programs Coordinator | 21,400 INR | -59% |
| Psychologist | 52,300 INR |  +0% |
| Supervising Counselor | 40,900 INR | -22% |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor | 39,400 INR | -25% |
| Youth Advocate | 21,400 INR | -59% |
| Youth Care Counselor | 39,900 INR | -24% |
| Youth Care Specialist | 23,800 INR | -54% |
| Youth Development Manager | 47,500 INR | -9% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| agra | 50,500 INR |
| Ahmadabad | 58,900 INR |
| Bangalore | 61,300 INR |
| Bhopal | 54,900 INR |
| Chennai | 59,900 INR |
| Coimbatore | 50,000 INR |
| Delhi | 59,700 INR |
| Ghaziabad | 51,000 INR |
| Hyderabad | 58,800 INR |
| Indore | 53,200 INR |
| Jaipur | 55,800 INR |
| Kanpur | 52,400 INR |
| Kolkata | 59,500 INR |
| Lucknow | 55,200 INR |
| Ludhiana | 47,700 INR |
| Madurai | 48,800 INR |
| Mumbai | 59,900 INR |
| Nagpur | 52,400 INR |
| Patna | 50,000 INR |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad | 54,100 INR |
| Pune | 57,800 INR |
| Surat | 53,900 INR |
| Vadodara | 48,600 INR |
| Visakhapatnam | 50,300 INR |
Salary Comparison By State
| State | Average Salary |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 43,900 INR |
| Andhra Pradesh | 59,000 INR |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 51,700 INR |
| Assam | 55,800 INR |
| Bihar | 64,900 INR |
| Chandigarh | 45,700 INR |
| Chhatisgarh | 56,000 INR |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 48,500 INR |
| Daman & Diu | 44,600 INR |
| Delhi | 55,600 INR |
| Goa | 47,600 INR |
| Gujarat | 60,200 INR |
| Haryana | 51,900 INR |
| Himachal Pradesh | 52,000 INR |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 55,300 INR |
| Jharkhand | 56,400 INR |
| Karnataka | 61,000 INR |
| Kerala | 54,900 INR |
| Lakshadweep | 44,600 INR |
| Madhya Pradesh | 64,100 INR |
| Maharashtra | 61,600 INR |
| Manipur | 52,300 INR |
| Meghalaya | 48,800 INR |
| Mizoram | 48,100 INR |
| Nagaland | 52,400 INR |
| Orissa | 57,500 INR |
| Pondicherry | 49,800 INR |
| Punjab | 54,400 INR |
| Rajasthan | 61,700 INR |
| Sikkim | 44,500 INR |
| Tamil Nadu | 60,000 INR |
| Tripura | 53,400 INR |
| Uttar Pradesh | 64,800 INR |
| Uttaranchal | 51,400 INR |
| West Bengal | 59,400 INR |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in India earn 5% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 31,000 INR | |
| Public Sector | +5% | 32,700 INR |
Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide
What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for Psychologist in India?
A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 48,700 INR and 55,700 INR. This is a very rough estimate and your experience and education will play a very huge part into your final earnings.
Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salart after tax for every career.
Base / Basic Salary
The base salary for Psychologist in India is ranges from 39,900 INR to 55,700 INR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range in a grain of salt.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
