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Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages Salary in the United States

How much does an Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages in the United States is $70,797 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, an Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,864
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,303 to $80,254
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,749
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Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $80,254 $6,688 $1,543 $39
Average $70,797 $5,900 $1,361 $34
25th Percentile $60,303 $5,025 $1,160 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages Salaries

An Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages'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 - Foreign Languages Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages'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:

  • Instructor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years): $63,324
  • Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years): $70,797
  • Assoc. Professor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years): $79,769
  • Professor - Foreign Languages (0-0 years): $107,889
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Instructor - Foreign Languages0-0 years$63,324
Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages0-0 years$70,797
Assoc. Professor - Foreign Languages0-0 years$79,769
Professor - Foreign Languages0-0 years$107,889
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How Do Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages 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 - Foreign Languages. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $78,386.
  • California: $78,089.
  • Massachusetts: $77,048.

Top Paying Cities for Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $89,296
  • San Francisco: $88,418
  • Oakland: $86,457

What Skills Can Increase an Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Academic Advising (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): 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."
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): 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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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 12.5%
Academic Advising 2.08%
Computer Science 2.08%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages's salary.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 40%.
  • Health Sciences: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Patient Care
 $99,116
40%
Health Sciences
 $91,328
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Initiative
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Coaching
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Computer Science
 $76,461
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Empathy
 $75,045
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How Education impacts an Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages 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 - Foreign Languages with a Bachelor's Degree is between $64,565 and $73,689).

Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.7%
High School 22.2%
Associates 74.1%
Bachelors 3.7%
Masters 22.2%
Doctorate 74.1%
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Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages'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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$60,303
Average $70,797/year
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Average $1,361/week
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Average $34/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $80,254 $6,688 $1,543 $39
Average $70,797 $5,900 $1,361 $34
25th Percentile $60,303 $5,025 $1,160 $29

Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages Salary Growth & Career Path

Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages
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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role Estimate Salary Projected Raise
Assoc. Professor - Architecture $88,295 25%
Assoc. Professor - Biology $78,922 11%
Assoc. Professor - Chemical Engineering $109,153 54%
Assoc. Professor - Civil Engineering $106,072 50%

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FAQ about Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages

1. Where can an Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages earn the most?

An Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages is $89,296.

2. What is the highest pay for Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages?

The highest pay for Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages is $88,864.

3. What is the lowest pay for Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages?

The lowest pay for Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages is $50,749.

4. What are the responsibilities of Asst. Professor - Foreign Languages?

Teaches courses in the discipline area of foreign languages. 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.

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