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Professor Salary in Italy

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The Italy median is $108,464 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$108,464
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,010
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$108,464
Naples, IT
Hourly (national)
$52.14
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Italy

CityPer year
Naples, IT$108,464
Turin, IT$108,464
Palermo, IT$108,464
Genoa, IT$108,464
Bologna, IT$108,464
Florence, IT$108,464
Bari, IT$108,464
Catania, IT$108,464
Verona, IT$108,464
Messina, IT$108,464
Milan, IT$84,969
Rome, IT$70,484

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Italy?
The national median professor salary in Italy is about 95.100 € per year (7900 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 61.800 € to 95.100 €.
Which Italy city pays professors the most?
Naples, IT pays the most at about 95.100 € per year.
Which Italy city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Rome, IT is on the lower end at about 61.800 € per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in Italy?
Across Italy cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about 46.600 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 136.900 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Italy cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 12 cities in Italy, all shown in EUR.
Is professor in demand in Italy?
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.