As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Asst. Professor - Computer Science in the United States is $81,373. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,441 to $91,624, with most professionals earning between $64,309 and $100,957.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $91,624 | $7,635 | $1,762 | $44 |
| Average | $81,373 | $6,781 | $1,565 | $39 |
| 25th Percentile | $72,441 | $6,037 | $1,393 | $35 |
An entry-level Asst. Professor - Computer Science with less than 1 year of experience earns about $78,440. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $78,707. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $79,773. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $83,209, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $86,422.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Asst. Professor - Computer Science | $78,440 |
| Intermediate Level Asst. Professor - Computer Science | $78,707 |
| Senior Level Asst. Professor - Computer Science | $79,773 |
| Specialist Level Asst. Professor - Computer Science | $83,209 |
| Expert Level Asst. Professor - Computer Science | $86,422 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 6% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Asst. Professor - Computer Science compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $55,867 in 2023 to approximately $55,153 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Asst. Professor - Computer Science salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $81,373 | 72.0% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $6,225 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,987 | 3.5% | ||
| Disability | $1,302 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 5.6% | ||
| Pension | $3,418 | 3.0% | ||
| Time Off | $10,328 | 9.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $113,004 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 6.1% |
| Masters | 24.2% |
| Doctorate | 69.7% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Asst. Professor - Computer Science is $81,373. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Asst. Professor - Computer Science is $39; the average weekly pay of Asst. Professor - Computer Science is $1,565; the average monthly pay of Asst. Professor - Computer Science is $6,781.
An Asst. Professor - Computer Science's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Asst. Professor - Computer Science earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Asst. Professor - Computer Science is $102,636.
The highest pay for Asst. Professor - Computer Science is $100,957.
The lowest pay for Asst. Professor - Computer Science is $64,309.
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