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

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Professor - Computer Science in the United States is $61, which translates to an annual salary of about $127,316.

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): $79 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54 to $70 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47 per hour
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Professor - Computer Science Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $146,609 $12,217 $2,819 $70
Average $127,316 $10,610 $2,448 $61
25th Percentile $111,487 $9,291 $2,144 $54
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Key Factors That Influence Professor - Computer Science Salaries

A 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 Professor - Computer Science Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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:

  • Instructor - Computer Science (0-0 years): $63,849
  • Asst. Professor - Computer Science (0-0 years): $87,463
  • Assoc. Professor - Computer Science (0-0 years): $105,714
  • Professor - Computer Science (0-0 years): $127,316
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Instructor - Computer Science0-0 years$63,849
Asst. Professor - Computer Science0-0 years$87,463
Assoc. Professor - Computer Science0-0 years$105,714
Professor - Computer Science0-0 years$127,316
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Top Paying Cities for Professor - Computer Sciences

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: $160,584
  • San Francisco: $159,005
  • Oakland: $155,478

What Skills Can Increase a Professor - Computer Science'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 a Professor - Computer Science's salary.
  • Academic Advising: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Radiology: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Biostatistics: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Academic Advising
 $147,687
16%
Radiology
 $143,867
13%
Biostatistics
 $141,321
11%
Quality Improvement
 $138,774
9%
Computer Science
 $133,682
5%
Action Oriented
 $131,135
3%
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How Education impacts a Professor - Computer Science's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Professor - Computer Sciences enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Professor - Computer Science with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $121,626 and $144,340).

Professor - Computer Science Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Professor - Computer Science
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.9%
High School 2.9%
Associates 34.3%
Bachelors 17.1%
Masters 34.3%
Doctorate 45.7%
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Professor - Computer Science Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 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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$111,487
Average $127,316/year
$146,609
$9,291
Average $10,610/month
$12,217
$2,144
Average $2,448/week
$2,819
$54
Average $61/hour
$70
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $146,609 $12,217 $2,819 $70
Average $127,316 $10,610 $2,448 $61
25th Percentile $111,487 $9,291 $2,144 $54

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Salary Trends for Professor - Computer Science

Salaries for a 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 Professor - Computer Science salary trends, .

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FAQ about Professor - Computer Science

1. What are the responsibilities of 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 considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels. Initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published.

2. What are the skills of 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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