How much does a Full Professor make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Full Professor in the United States is $97,878. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $73,553 to a high of $130,004, with most professionals earning between $85,146 and $114,694.

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 $73,553 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Full Professor Salary $85,146 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Full Professor Salary $97,878 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Full Professor Salary $114,694 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Full Professor Salary $130,004 US April 01, 2025
25% $85,146 10% $73,553 90% $130,004 75% $114,694 $97,878 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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97878

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114694
97878
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 $85,146 to $114,694 with the average base salary of $97,878. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,146 to $114,694 with the average total cash compensation of $97,878.

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