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Adjunct faculty salary in United States

How much does an Adjunct Faculty make in the United States?

Average base salary

$51.44
Average $51.44
Low $31.28
High $84.60

The average salary for a adjunct faculty is $51.44 per hour in the United States. 4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 18, 2026).

Adjunct Faculty job openings in United States

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Adjuncts
Rhode Island College4.2out of 5 stars.
Providence, RI
Part-time
1 year ago

Highest paying companies for Adjunct Faculty in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SUNY College of Optometry
 
$520,000per year
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Harford Community College
 
$347,589per year
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Worcester Polytechnic Institut...
 
$335,364per year
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American Museum
 
$265,349per year
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YAVAPAI COLLEGE
 
$257,224per year
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stockton university
 
$240,563per year
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Highest paying cities for Adjunct Faculties near United States

  1. Cincinnati, OH
    $67.16 per hour
  2. Visalia, CA
    $66.29 per hour
  3. Tampa, FL
    $52.91 per hour
  4. Tempe, AZ
    $52.86 per hour
  5. Moraga, CA
    $49.15 per hour

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The average salary for an Adjunct Faculty is $51.44 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 18, 2026.

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Adjunct Faculty salaries typically range between a low of $31.28 and a high of $84.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Adjunct Faculty include Cincinnati, OH at $67.16 per hour, Visalia, CA at $66.29 per hour, and Tampa, FL at $52.91 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Adjunct Faculty include SUNY College of Optometry ($520,000 per year) and Harford Community College ($347,589 per year).