Adjunct Professor of Computer Science Salary in the United States

How much does an Adjunct Professor of Computer Science make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Professor of Computer Science in the United States is $128,105 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

However, an Adjunct Professor of Computer Science's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $166,629
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $112,732 to $148,270
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,736
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Adjunct Professor of Computer Science Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $148,270 $12,356 $2,851 $71
Average $128,105 $10,675 $2,464 $62
25th Percentile $112,732 $9,394 $2,168 $54
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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Professor of Computer Science Salaries

An Adjunct Professor of 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 Do Adjunct Professor of 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 Adjunct Professor of Computer Sciences. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $141,838.
  • California: $141,300.
  • Massachusetts: $139,417.

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Professor of 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: $161,579
  • San Francisco: $159,810
  • Oakland: $156,442

What Skills Can Increase an Adjunct Professor of 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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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 Adjunct Professor of 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
 $148,602
16%
Radiology
 $144,759
13%
Biostatistics
 $142,197
11%
Quality Improvement
 $139,634
9%
Computer Science
 $134,510
5%
Action Oriented
 $131,948
3%
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How Education impacts an Adjunct Professor of Computer Science's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Adjunct Professor of 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 an Adjunct Professor of Computer Science with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $121,626 and $144,340).

Adjunct Professor of Computer Science Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Adjunct Professor of 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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Adjunct Professor of Computer Science Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adjunct Professor of 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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$112,732
Average $128,105/year
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Average $62/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $148,270 $12,356 $2,851 $71
Average $128,105 $10,675 $2,464 $62
25th Percentile $112,732 $9,394 $2,168 $54

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Salary Trends for Adjunct Professor of Computer Science

Salaries for an Adjunct Professor of Computer Science can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,302 in 2023 to around $52,451 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Adjunct Professor of Computer Science salary trends, .

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