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Adjunct professor salary in United States (Updated 2026)
How much does an Adjunct Professor make in the United States?
Average base salary
$80,155
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
Average $80,155
Low $37,684
High $170,490
The average salary for a adjunct professor is $80,155 per year in the United States. 44 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 11, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Adjunct Professor in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.St. Olaf College
$397,800per year
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
$260,000per year
CSU Northridge
$259,584per year
New York Institute of Technolo...
$247,780per year
LaGuardia Community College
$221,408per year
Columbia College Chicago
$221,173per year
