Hiring a psychologist: the market today
The short answer ·
760 open postings ask for a psychologist as of Nov 11, 2026, from 191 employers. The median advertised pay is $126,859, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 296 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 632 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a psychologist?
Hard. 191 employers are hiring the role right now, led by California Correctional Health Care Services with 117 open postings.
What should I pay a psychologist?
Advertised pay centers on $126,859. Federal staff in series 0180 average $143,303 in actual pay.
Where is a psychologist being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in California (255), New York (50) and Texas (38). Together they hold 45% of its 760 open postings.
Who can help me hire a psychologist?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.