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Hourly Wage for Asst. Professor - Computer Science Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Asst. Professor - Computer Science?

As of November 01, 2025, the average hourly rate for an Asst. Professor - Computer Science in the United States is $42, which translates to an annual salary of about $87,363.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $53 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36 to $48 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30 per hour
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Asst. Professor - Computer Science Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $99,099 $8,258 $1,906 $48
Average $87,363 $7,280 $1,680 $42
25th Percentile $74,466 $6,206 $1,432 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Asst. Professor - Computer Science Salaries

An Asst. Professor - Computer Science's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Asst. Professor - Computer Science Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Asst. Professor - Computer Science's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $83,048
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $83,433
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,974
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,370
  • Expert (over 8 years): $93,018
Levels Salary
Entry Level Asst. Professor - Computer Science $83,048
Intermediate Level Asst. Professor - Computer Science $83,433
Senior Level Asst. Professor - Computer Science $84,974
Specialist Level Asst. Professor - Computer Science $89,370
Expert Level Asst. Professor - Computer Science $93,018
$83,048 0 yr
$83,433 < 2 yrs
$84,974 2-4 yrs
$89,370 5-8 yrs
$93,018 > 8 yrs
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How Do Asst. Professor - Computer Science Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Asst. Professor - Computer Sciences. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • California: $96,361.
  • Massachusetts: $95,077.
  • New Jersey: $94,693

How Education impacts an Asst. Professor - Computer Science's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Asst. Professor - Computer Sciences enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Asst. Professor - Computer Science with a Bachelor's Degree is between $84,328 and $96,902.

Asst. Professor - Computer Science Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Asst. Professor - Computer Science
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
Bachelors 6.1%
Masters 24.2%
Doctorate 69.7%
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Asst. Professor - Computer Science Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Asst. Professor - Computer Science's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$74,466
Average $87,363/year
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Average $1,680/week
$1,906
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Average $42/hour
$48
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $99,099 $8,258 $1,906 $48
Average $87,363 $7,280 $1,680 $42
25th Percentile $74,466 $6,206 $1,432 $36

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Salary Trends for Asst. Professor - Computer Sciences

Salaries for an Asst. Professor - Computer Science can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,867 in 2023 to around $53,962 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Asst. Professor - Computer Science salary trends, .

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Asst. Professor - Computer Science bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 67.8%
Bonuses 4.8%
Social Security 5.5%
401k/403b 3.6%
Disability 1.2%
Healthcare 4.9%
Pension 3.0%
Time Off 9.2%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $87,363 67.8%
Bonus $6,149 4.8%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $7,154 5.5%
401K/403B $4,582 3.6%
Disability $1,496 1.2%
Healthcare $6,371 4.9%
Pension $3,928 3.0%
Time Off $11,869 9.2%
Total Compensation $128,912 100%
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FAQ about Asst. Professor - Computer Science

1. What are the responsibilities of Asst. Professor - Computer Science?

Teaches courses in the discipline area of computer and information sciences. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and contributes to research In a specialized field.

2. What are the skills of Asst. Professor - Computer Science

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Academic Advising: Academic advising is, according to the National Academic Advising Association, "a series of intentional interactions with a curriculum, a pedagogy, and a set of student learning outcomes. Academic advising synthesizes and contextualizes students' educational experiences within the frameworks of their aspirations, abilities and lives to extend learning beyond campus boundaries and timeframes."

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Computer Science: Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.

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