How much does a Full Professor make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Full Professor in the United States is $115,090. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $78,849 to a high of $275,917, with most professionals earning between $96,121 and $199,273.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Full Professor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Full Professor Salary $78,849 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Full Professor Salary $96,121 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Full Professor Salary $115,090 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Full Professor Salary $199,273 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Full Professor Salary $275,917 US March 01, 2025
25% $96,121 10% $78,849 90% $275,917 75% $199,273 $115,090 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Full Professor in the United States. The base salary for Full Professor ranges from $96,121 to $199,273 with the average base salary of $115,090. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $96,121 to $199,273 with the average total cash compensation of $115,090.

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