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$17.01
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Average $17.01
Low $16.00
High $25.60
Salary estimated from 15 past and present job postings on Indeed. Last updated: October 25, 2026
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Reviews about Pay and benefits for Teaching Assistant in Cornell University
February 12, 2017
Great
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Ithaca, NY
Being a teaching assistant was fun and easy. Management was good. Never worried too much about the job. I am currently working here now and plan on continuing....Show more
October 5, 2023
Good experience, bad pay
Teaching Assistant (TA)
Ithaca, NY
It's a good way to really practice whatever coursework you are TA-ing for. However, the pay, especially if you're TA-ing lower level courses, is lower than that of most other campus jobs.
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How much does a Teaching Assistant make at Cornell University in Ithaca?
Average Cornell University Teaching Assistant hourly pay in Ithaca is approximately $17.01, which meets the national average.
Salary estimated from 15 past and present job postings on Indeed.
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