How much does a professor make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 050 000 kr in Norway; € 149.000 in Netherlands; CHF 139'000 in Switzerland, and more.

Which country pays professors the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 050 000 kr per year ($219,437).

Which country pays professors the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,050,000 per year (local currency).

Is professor a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +8% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

What other education jobs are similar?

Related roles include Teacher and School Principal. Compare pay on each job page.

Education

Professor Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+8%

projected growth

Professor pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Professor is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $219,437 (2 050 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $16,816 (₱1,050,000 local) — about 13×.

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. Common screening skills include Lecturing, Research, Publishing, and Mentoring.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +8% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Netherlands is next on the USD ranking at about $172,974. Related education titles include Teacher and School Principal. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Professor pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Lecturing, Research, Publishing, Mentoring, and Grants. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Professor list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 2 050 000 kr ($219,437). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway professor page before treating the rank as a plan.

Professor salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$122,000	$10,200
United Kingdom	$142,207	$11,918
Canada	$132,728	$11,037
Australia	$167,639	$13,970
Germany	$159,043	$13,234
France	$140,469	$11,725
Netherlands	$172,974	$14,395
Switzerland	$171,895	$14,345
Singapore	$155,693	$12,974
India	$22,374	$1,864
Japan	$102,010	$8,501
South Korea	$128,810	$10,734
Poland	$114,224	$9,519
Brazil	$45,372	$3,784
United Arab Emirates	$95,848	$7,978
Mexico	$52,917	$4,410
Ireland	$148,595	$12,422
Spain	$114,813	$9,519
Italy	$110,402	$9,171
Sweden	$151,346	$12,609
Norway	$219,437	$18,283
Denmark	$162,868	$13,572
Belgium	$169,491	$14,163
Austria	$138,147	$11,493
Portugal	$82,540	$6,849
Finland	$131,182	$10,912
China	$80,609	$6,725
Hong Kong	$111,114	$9,262
New Zealand	$111,253	$9,291
Indonesia	$18,913	$1,576
Philippines	$16,816	$1,401
Vietnam	$20,068	$1,672
Thailand	$39,501	$3,293
Malaysia	$61,333	$5,115
Israel	$133,802	$11,139
Saudi Arabia	$69,867	$5,813
Turkey	$49,093	$4,091
Argentina	$19,510	$1,626
Colombia	$37,257	$3,105
South Africa	$36,549	$3,047

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

LecturingResearchPublishingMentoringGrants

Related Education jobs

Teacher School Principal

Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 050 000 kr in Norway; € 149.000 in Netherlands; CHF 139'000 in Switzerland, and more.
Which country pays professors the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 050 000 kr per year ($219,437).
Which country pays professors the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,050,000 per year (local currency).
Is professor a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +8% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do professors need?: Common skills include Lecturing, Research, Publishing, Mentoring, and Grants. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other education jobs are similar?: Related roles include Teacher and School Principal. Compare pay on each job page.