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Associate professor salary in Australia

How much does an Associate Professor make in Australia?

Average base salary

$168,672

The average salary for a associate professor is $168,672 per year in Australia. 570 salaries reported, updated at 28 June 2026

Associate Professor job openings in Australia

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Professor or Associate Profess...
University of the Sunshine Coast4.3out of 5 stars.
Buderim QLD
$174,423 - $192,092 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Associate Professor in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
University of New South Wales
 
$182,446per year
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Central Queensland University
 
$182,153per year
Flinders University
 
$172,179per year
University of Sydney
 
$171,953per year
Monash University
 
$171,366per year
University of Melbourne
 
$170,187per year

Highest paying cities near Australia for Associate Professors

  1. Sydney NSW
    $187,053 per year
  2. Brisbane QLD
    $182,533 per year
  3. Melbourne VIC
    $176,895 per year
  4. Perth WA
    $168,993 per year
  5. Joondalup WA
    $165,881 per year

Where can an Associate Professor earn more?

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

Adjunct Professor

Job openings
Average $205,361 per year