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Professor salary in Australia

How much does a Professor make in Australia?

Average base salary

$219,809

The average salary for a professor is $219,809 per year in Australia. 279 salaries reported, updated at 13 June 2026

Professor job openings in Australia

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Professor, School of Law
Western Sydney University4.2out of 5 stars.
Parramatta NSW
$230,375 - $238,446 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Professor in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Central Queensland University
 
$227,487per year
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The University of Western Aust...
 
$216,087per year
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Flinders University
 
$215,875per year
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Victoria University
 
$215,121per year
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Western Sydney University
 
$212,447per year
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Monash University
 
$210,750per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Professors

  1. Rockhampton QLD
    $236,108 per year
  2. Callaghan NSW
    $222,734 per year
  3. Joondalup WA
    $220,621 per year
  4. Edith Cowan University WA
    $220,621 per year
  5. Perth WA
    $195,832 per year

Where can a Professor earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Professor get paid in Australia?

Adjunct Professor

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Average $205,327 per year

Assistant Professor

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Average $149,535 per year

Associate Professor

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Average $168,306 per year

Professorship

Job openings
Average $159,347 per year