Professor salary in United States

The average salary for a Professor is $93,044 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 9, 2026.

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Professor salaries typically range between a low of $29,951 and a high of $149,540 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Professor include Sacramento, CA at $185,973 per year, Jersey City, NJ at $76,256 per year, and Brooklyn, NY at $72,545 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Professor include Lake Erie College ($480,000 per year) and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center ($323,437 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Professor salary compares to related positions:

• Adjunct Professor: Average $146,127 per year
• Assistant Professor: Average $79,018 per year
• Associate Professor: Average $109,317 per year
• Professorship: Average $191,650 per year