University Lecturer Salary in the United States

University Lecturer Salary

How much does a University Lecturer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a University Lecturer in the United States is $65,082. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $58,596 to $74,811, with most professionals earning between $52,691 and $83,670.

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10th Percentile University Lecturer Salary $52,691 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile University Lecturer Salary $58,596 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile University Lecturer Salary $65,082 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile University Lecturer Salary $74,811 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile University Lecturer Salary $83,670 US March 01, 2025
25% $58,596 10% $52,691 90% $83,670 75% $74,811 $65,082 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a University Lecturer ?

Lecturer is an academic rank within many universities, though the meaning of the term varies somewhat from country to country. It generally denotes an academic expert who is hired to teach on a full- or part-time basis. They may also conduct research....

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    University Lecturer


    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Asst. Professor - Computer Science


    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 University Lecturer in the United States. The base salary for University Lecturer ranges from $58,596 to $74,811 with the average base salary of $65,082. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,596 to $74,811 with the average total cash compensation of $65,082.

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