As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for Full Professor in Los Angeles, CA is $117,255, equivalent to $56 per hour, $2,255 weekly, or $9,771 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Full Professor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Full Professor in Los Angeles, CA vary widely, spanning from $89,725 to $152,422. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($102,845) and 75th percentile ($135,663), while top earners (90th percentile) make $152,422 per year. This $32,818 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Phone Sales, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Los Angeles Full Professor often earn 0.4% higher than national averages. However, Los Angeles currently ranks 76 statewide for Full Professor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

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 $89,725 Los Angeles, CA August 01, 2025
25th Percentile Full Professor Salary $102,845 Los Angeles, CA August 01, 2025
50th Percentile Full Professor Salary $117,255 Los Angeles, CA August 01, 2025
75th Percentile Full Professor Salary $135,663 Los Angeles, CA August 01, 2025
90th Percentile Full Professor Salary $152,422 Los Angeles, CA August 01, 2025
25% $102,845 10% $89,725 90% $152,422 75% $135,663 $117,255 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 Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Full Professor ranges from $102,845 to $135,663 with the average base salary of $117,255. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,344 to $222,515 with the average total cash compensation of $128,531.

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