As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Full Professor in the United States is $51. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Full Professor in the US can go up to $66 and the lowest down to $39, but most earn between $45 and $59. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Full Professor in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Full Professor Salary | $39 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Full Professor Salary | $45 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Full Professor Salary | $51 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Full Professor Salary | $59 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Full Professor Salary | $66 | US | August 01, 2026 |
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JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
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