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Professor Salary in France

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The France median is $138,003 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$138,003
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,519
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$138,003
Marseille, FR
Hourly (national)
$66.34
varies by city

Professor salary by city in France

CityPer year
Marseille, FR$138,003
Toulouse, FR$138,003
Nice, FR$138,003
Nantes, FR$138,003
Strasbourg, FR$138,003
Bordeaux, FR$138,003
Montpellier, FR$138,003
Lille, FR$138,003
Rennes, FR$138,003
Reims, FR$138,003
Paris, FR$102,875
Lyon, FR$70,484

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in France?
The national median professor salary in France is about 121 000 € per year (10 100 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 61 800 € to 121 000 €.
Which France city pays professors the most?
Marseille, FR pays the most at about 121 000 € per year.
Which France city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Lyon, FR is on the lower end at about 61 800 € per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in France?
Across France cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about 46 600 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 174 200 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many France cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 12 cities in France, all shown in EUR.
Is professor in demand in France?
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.