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Adjunct Faculty Member

Average Adjunct Faculty Member Salary

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$41,655
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$15k
MEDIAN
$42k
90%
$81k

The average salary for an Adjunct Faculty Member is $41,655 in 2025

Base Salary
$15k - $81k
Bonus
$294 - $20k
Profit Sharing
$1k - $10k
Total Pay
$20k - $122k
Based on 845 salary profiles (last updated Oct 06 2021)
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4.1 out of 5
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Common Health Benefits for a Adjunct Faculty Member

Medical
34%
Dental
26%
Vision
24%
None
66%

Gender Breakdown for Adjunct Faculty Members

Female
65.6%
Male
33.2%
Prefer to self-define
1.1%
This data is based on 349 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Adjunct Faculty Members

What is the highest pay for Adjunct Faculty Members?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Adjunct Faculty Member is $81k / year

What is the lowest pay for Adjunct Faculty Members?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Adjunct Faculty Member is $15k / year

How can Adjunct Faculty Members increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Adjunct Faculty Member is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Adjunct Faculty Member that oversees more junior Adjunct Faculty Members, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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