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Professor Salary in Australia

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The Australia median is $162,389 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$162,389
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,532
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$162,389
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$78.07
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$162,389
Canberra, ACT$162,389
Sunshine Coast, QLD$162,389
Wollongong, NSW$162,389
Hobart, TAS$162,389
Darwin, NT$162,389
Mackay, QLD$162,389
Sydney, NSW$120,057
Melbourne, VIC$115,199
Brisbane, QLD$111,035
Perth, WA$107,566
Adelaide, SA$97,156

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Australia?
The national median professor salary in Australia is about $234,000 per year ($19,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $140,000 to $234,000.
Which Australia city pays professors the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $234,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $140,000 per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about $106,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $337,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is professor in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.