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Adjunct faculty salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$49.55
Average $49.55
Low $30.22
High $81.24

The average salary for a adjunct faculty is $49.55 per hour in the United States. 3.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Adjunct Faculty job openings in United States

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Adjunct - Microbiology
HOCKING COLLEGE3.5out of 5 stars.
Nelsonville, OH
9 hours 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...
 
$334,601per 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
    $66.65 per hour
  2. Visalia, CA
    $66.29 per hour
  3. Tempe, AZ
    $52.86 per hour
  4. Tampa, FL
    $52.01 per hour
  5. Moraga, CA
    $48.96 per hour

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