As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of adjunct law professor in the United States is $77. While Salary.com is seeing that adjunct law professor salary in the US can go up to $99 or down to $59, but most earn between $68 and $89. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of adjunct law professor in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile adjunct law professor Salary | $59 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile adjunct law professor Salary | $68 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile adjunct law professor Salary | $77 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile adjunct law professor Salary | $89 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile adjunct law professor Salary | $99 | US | August 01, 2026 |
Adjunct law professors are typically part-time faculty members who teach courses at law schools. Their primary responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures, developing course materials, grading assignments, and providing academic support to students. They may also engage in research and contribute to the academic community through publications or presentations. Salaries for adjunct law professors can vary widely based on factors such as the institution's location, prestige, and funding, as well as the professor's experience and qualifications. On average, adjunct law professors...
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JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
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