Adjunct Professor Salary in Madison, WI

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How much does an Adjunct Professor make in Madison, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Adjunct Professor in Madison, WI is $113,754. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $91,681 to $193,800, with most professionals earning between $71,586 and $266,679.

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What is an Adjunct Professor?

Adjunct Professor (adjunct lecturer, adjunct instructor, adjunct faculty or contingent academic labor collectively) is a type of academic appointment in higher education. In the United States, an adjunct is a non-tenure-track faculty, though it can also be a scholar or teacher whose primary employer is not the school or department with which they have adjunct status. In most cases adjunct professors need a master's degree, but in some cases only require a bachelor's degree and relevant experience. In Australia, the term adjunct is reserved for academics and researchers from outside the uni...

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Average Salary Range for Adjunct Professor in Madison, WI

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What is the average salary for Adjunct Professor in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Adjunct Professor in Madison, WI. The base salary for Adjunct Professor ranges from $91,681 to $193,800 with the average base salary of $113,754. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,681 to $193,800 with the average total cash compensation of $113,754.

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Base Salary $113,754 $91,681 - $193,800
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $113,754 $91,681 - $193,800
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Adjunct Professor Salary Near Madison, WI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,867 - $189,965 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Rockford, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,634 - $189,473 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,817 - $196,200 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,161 - $196,928 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,225 - $188,607 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,838 - $185,676 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

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