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Assistant professor salary in United States, 2026
How much does an Assistant Professor make in the United States?
Average base salary
$78,785
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
Average $78,785
Low $44,247
High $140,283
The average salary for a assistant professor is $78,785 per year in the United States. 5.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Assistant Professor in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.SIU Medicine
$472,500per year
UPMC
$400,000per year
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
$290,636per year
California Institute of Techno...
$262,500per year
YOUTHCARE
$250,000per year
American Academy of Neurology
$249,431per year
