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Professor Salary in Turkey

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The Turkey median is $50,398 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is TRY). FX as of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

National median
$50,398
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,200
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$50,398
Bursa, TR
Hourly (national)
$24.23
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Turkey

CityPer year
Bursa, TR$50,398
İzmir, TR$50,398
Gaziantep, TR$50,398
Diyarbakır, TR$50,398
Adana, TR$50,398
Kayseri, TR$50,398
Konya, TR$50,398
Antalya, TR$50,398
Eskişehir, TR$50,398
Erzurum, TR$50,398
Istanbul, TR$36,150
Ankara, TR$30,834

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Turkey?
The national median professor salary in Turkey is about ₺2.370.000 per year (₺197.500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₺1.450.000 to ₺2.370.000.
Which Turkey city pays professors the most?
Bursa, TR pays the most at about ₺2.370.000 per year.
Which Turkey city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Ankara, TR is on the lower end at about ₺1.450.000 per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in Turkey?
Across Turkey cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about ₺1.100.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₺3.412.800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Turkey cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 12 cities in Turkey, all shown in TRY.
Is professor in demand in Turkey?
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.