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Statistics About The Average Professor Salary

The average salary for professors in the United States is around $79,540 per year.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

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In this post, we explore a comprehensive overview of average professor salaries across different countries and disciplines. From the United States to Japan, and from Law to Computer Science, we analyze the varying income levels of professors in academia worldwide based on latest statistics.

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"The average salary for a full-time faculty member in the U.S. in 2020 was $79,540."

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"In 2019-2020, the average salary of associate professors was $81,274."

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"The average salary for an assistant professor in 2019-2020 was $70,791."

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"The average salary for professors in Canada in 2020-21 was CAD 150,333."

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"The average salary for professors in the United Kingdom was £79,000 in 2020."

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"The average salary for a professor in Australia was AU$ 140,000 in 2020."

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"The median salary for professors in Switzerland was CHF 158,953 in 2020."

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"The average salary for University Professors in Malaysia was RM 92,500 in 2020."

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"The average salary for a professor in the United States was $105,000 in 2020."

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"The average Professor salary in California is $106,479 as of 2021."

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"The average salary for professors in Japan in fiscal year 2018 was around ¥9.61 million."

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"The average salary of professors in Germany was between €46,680 and €89,683 in 2019."

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"The median salary for professors in South Africa was ZAR 959,000 in 2020."

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"The average salary for a professor in Brazil was R$ 10,000 per month in 2020."

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"In 2019, the average salary for Professor of Law was $152,500 in the United States."

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"The average salary for a Professor of Medicine in the U.S. was $216,090 in 2021."

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"The average salary for a Professor of Computer Science in the U.S. was $105,570 in 2021."

In conclusion, the statistics presented demonstrate a wide range of average professor salaries across different countries and disciplines. While the U.S. ranks high in terms of average salaries for professors, several other countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Switzerland also offer competitive compensation. It is evident that the field of medicine commands higher salaries compared to other disciplines, as seen in the average salary for a Professor of Medicine in the U.S. In contrast, some countries like Brazil offer comparatively lower salaries for professors. These statistics highlight the diverse landscape of professor salaries globally, influenced by factors such as country-specific economic conditions and specialization within academia.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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