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Forensic Psychiatrist

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April 13, 2024 4 minute read

Forensics psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on the intersection of mental health and the law. Forensic psychiatrists provide evaluations, treatment, and consultation in legal cases involving individuals with mental health issues.

Subspecialties of Forensic Psychiatry

Forensic psychiatrists may specialize in a variety of areas, including:

Criminal forensic psychiatry involves working with individuals who have been accused or convicted of crimes.
Civil forensic psychiatry involves working with individuals involved in civil legal proceedings, such as child custody disputes or personal injury cases.
Forensic psychology involves providing psychological evaluations and testimony in legal cases.

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Salaries for Forensic Psychiatrist

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$193,000

$238,000

$300,000

$238,000

San Francisco

$220,000

$297,000

$403,000

$297,000

Seattle

$250,000

$326,000

$432,000

$326,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$193,000

$238,000

$300,000

$238,000

San Francisco

$220,000

$297,000

$403,000

$297,000

Seattle

$250,000

$326,000

$432,000

$326,000

Austin

$186,000

$239,000

$307,000

$239,000

Toronto

$177,000

$235,000

$303,000

$235,000

London

£78,000

£94,000

£112,000

£94,000

Paris

€98,000

€114,500

€154,000

€114,500

Berlin

€75,000

€91,000

€115,000

€91,000

Tel Aviv

₪430,000

₪612,000

₪795,000

₪612,000

Singapore

S$36,600

S$52,000

S$60,000

S$52,000

Beijing

¥119,000

¥160,000

¥225,000

¥160,000

Shanghai

¥199,000

¥233,000

¥279,000

¥233,000

Shenzhen

¥550,000

¥825,000

¥1,040,000

¥825,000

Bengalaru

₹250,000

₹350,000

₹500,000

₹350,000

Delhi

₹692,000

₹1,020,000

₹2,100,000

₹1,020,000

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