Adjunct Professor Salary in the US

$34,380
per year
per month
$2,870
per month
per year
Bonus
$0/year
Bonus
$0/month

Adjunct Professor - Average Salary

The average salary for an Adjunct Professor is $34,380 per year ($2,870 per month), which is $19,110 (-36%) lower than the average salary in the United States.
An Adjunct Professor can expect an average starting salary of $16,870. The highest salaries can exceed $74,750.
$16,870
Low
$34,380
Average salary
$74,750
High
$1,410
Low
$2,870
Average salary
$6,230
High
Total pay includes salary .
$5,000
$47,600
$100,150
Salary$16,870 - 74,750
Bonus$5,000 - 25,400
Total Pay$21,870 - 100,150
$420
$3,970
$8,350
Salary$1,410 - 6,230
Bonus$420 - 2,120
Total Pay$1,830 - 8,350

Adjunct Professor Salary Range

Low
$16,870
Average salary
$34,380
Senior
$38,760
High
$74,750
Low
$1,410
Average salary
$2,870
Senior
$3,230
High
$6,230

Adjunct Professor - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
College Adjunct Professor$36K/year
+5% 
Adjunct Law Professor$36K/year
+4% 
Adjunct Accounting Professor$35K/year
+3% 
Adjunct Assistant Professor$29K/year
 -16%

Adjunct Professor - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Adjunct Professor with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $29,880 per year. A mid level Adjunct Professor with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $33,520, while a Senior Adjunct Professor with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $37,660. Adjunct Professors with more than 20 years of experience earn $37,420 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Adjunct Professor

Senior▲ +10%
Late Career▲ +9%
Average Salary$34,380/year
Mid Level▼ -3%
Entry Level▼ -13%

Gender Breakdown

Female
63%
Male
37%

Adjunct Professor - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Adjunct Professor jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Adjunct Professor

How much does an Adjunct Professor make in the US?
An Adjunct Professor in the US earns an average of $34,380 gross per year, which is about $2,870 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Adjunct Professor updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Adjunct Professor in the US?
The starting salary of an Adjunct Professor in the US is around $16,870 gross per year.
What is the highest salary for an Adjunct Professor in the US?
The highest salary of an Adjunct Professor in the US can reach and exceed $74,750 gross per year.
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