Professor Salary by Country
Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+8%
projected growth
Category
Education
Professor salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $115,000 | $9,600 |
 United Kingdom | $140,564 | $11,781 |
 Canada | $129,896 | $10,801 |
 Australia | $162,389 | $13,532 |
 Germany | $156,252 | $13,002 |
 France | $138,003 | $11,519 |
 Netherlands | $169,938 | $14,142 |
 Switzerland | $171,755 | $14,334 |
 Singapore | $153,198 | $12,767 |
 India | $22,305 | $1,859 |
 Japan | $100,692 | $8,391 |
 South Korea | $117,416 | $9,785 |
 Poland | $112,037 | $9,336 |
 Brazil | $45,974 | $3,834 |
 United Arab Emirates | $95,848 | $7,978 |
 Mexico | $51,388 | $4,282 |
 Ireland | $145,987 | $12,204 |
 Spain | $112,798 | $9,352 |
 Italy | $108,464 | $9,010 |
 Sweden | $149,855 | $12,484 |
 Norway | $209,637 | $17,466 |
 Denmark | $160,523 | $13,377 |
 Belgium | $166,516 | $13,914 |
 Austria | $135,722 | $11,291 |
 Portugal | $81,091 | $6,729 |
 Finland | $128,879 | $10,721 |
 China | $80,089 | $6,681 |
 Hong Kong | $111,100 | $9,260 |
 New Zealand | $108,243 | $9,039 |
 Indonesia | $18,565 | $1,547 |
 Philippines | $17,059 | $1,422 |
 Vietnam | $19,930 | $1,661 |
 Thailand | $39,292 | $3,275 |
 Malaysia | $60,690 | $5,062 |
 Israel | $132,824 | $11,058 |
 Saudi Arabia | $69,867 | $5,813 |
 Turkey | $50,398 | $4,200 |
 Argentina | $19,753 | $1,646 |
 Colombia | $36,299 | $3,025 |
 South Africa | $36,018 | $3,003 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
LecturingResearchPublishingMentoringGrants
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a professor make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 521.990.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 335.490.000 in Indonesia; ₩176,280,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays professors the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 521.990.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays professors the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 71 100 € per year (local currency).
- Is professor a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade.
- What skills do professors need?
- Common skills include Lecturing, Research, Publishing, Mentoring, Grants. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other education jobs are similar?
- Related roles include Teacher, School Principal. Compare pay on each job page.