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Professor Salary in Finland

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The Finland median is $128,879 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$128,879
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,721
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$128,879
Espoo, FI
Hourly (national)
$61.96
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Finland

CityPer year
Espoo, FI$128,879
Tampere, FI$128,879
Vantaa, FI$128,879
Oulu, FI$128,879
Turku, FI$128,879
Jyväskylä, FI$128,879
Kuopio, FI$128,879
Lahti, FI$128,879
Helsinki, FI$89,873

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Finland?
The national median professor salary in Finland is about 113 000 € per year (9 400 € per month). Across 9 cities, pay ranges from about 78 800 € to 113 000 €.
Which Finland city pays professors the most?
Espoo, FI pays the most at about 113 000 € per year.
Which Finland city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Helsinki, FI is on the lower end at about 78 800 € per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in Finland?
Across Finland cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about 59 500 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 162 700 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Finland cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 9 cities in Finland, all shown in EUR.
Is professor in demand in Finland?
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.