Hiring a psychologist: the market today
The short answer ·
838 open postings ask for a psychologist as of Sep 25, 2026, from 175 employers. The median advertised minimum is $101,753. 357 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
838open postings
175employers hiring
$101,753median advertised minimum
357new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 697 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a psychologist?
Hard. 175 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Veterans Health Administration with 145 open postings.
What should I pay a psychologist?
Advertised minimums center on $101,753. Federal staff in series 0180 average $142,128 in actual pay.