Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor Salary in the United States

How much does an Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor in the United States is $42,174 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, an Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,547
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,606 to $44,463
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,358
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Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $44,463 $3,705 $855 $21
Average $42,174 $3,514 $811 $20
25th Percentile $38,606 $3,217 $742 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor Salaries

An Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor'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): $40,625
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $42,396
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,160
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,350
  • Expert (over 8 years): $43,446
Levels Salary
Entry Level Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor$40,625
Intermediate Level Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor$42,396
Senior Level Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor$43,160
Specialist Level Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor$43,350
Expert Level Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor$43,446
$40,625 0 yr
$42,396 < 2 yrs
$43,160 2-4 yrs
$43,350 5-8 yrs
$43,446 > 8 yrs
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How Do Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor 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 Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $46,695.
  • California: $46,518.
  • Massachusetts: $45,898.

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructors

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: $53,194
  • San Francisco: $52,671
  • Oakland: $51,503

What Skills Can Increase an Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 9.33% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Record Keeping (Mentioned in 1.65% Job Postings): Maintaining financial records and transactions of an organization to track all of the financial statements and auditing systems.
  • Records Management System (Mentioned in 1.22% Job Postings): Records Management system is the management of records for an organization throughout the records-life cycle.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 9.33%
Record Keeping 1.65%
Records Management System 1.22%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor's salary.
  • Construction Management: Can increase your salary by up to 52%.
  • Quality Assurance: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Construction Management
 $64,104
52%
Quality Assurance
 $51,452
22%
Project Management
 $50,609
20%
Preventative Maintenance
 $50,609
20%
Analysis
 $47,657
13%
Leadership
 $46,813
11%
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Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor'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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$38,606
Average $42,174/year
$44,463
$3,217
Average $3,514/month
$3,705
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Average $811/week
$855
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Average $20/hour
$21
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $44,463 $3,705 $855 $21
Average $42,174 $3,514 $811 $20
25th Percentile $38,606 $3,217 $742 $19

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Salary Trends for Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor

Salaries for an Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $38,092 in 2023 to around $37,620 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor salary trends, .

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