Lecturer Salary in the United States

Lecturer Salary

How much does a Lecturer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lecturer in the United States is $78,620. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,002 to $87,807, with most professionals earning between $62,155 and $96,171.

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10th Percentile Lecturer Salary $62,155 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Lecturer Salary $70,002 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Lecturer Salary $78,620 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Lecturer Salary $87,807 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Lecturer Salary $96,171 US April 01, 2025
25% $70,002 10% $62,155 90% $96,171 75% $87,807 $78,620 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a 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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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Lecturer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Lecturer in the United States. The base salary for Lecturer ranges from $70,002 to $87,807 with the average base salary of $78,620. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,002 to $87,807 with the average total cash compensation of $78,620.

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