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Tenure Track Assistant Professor

Average Tenure Track Assistant Professor Salary

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$69,920
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$50k
MEDIAN
$70k
90%
$108k

The average salary for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor is $69,920 in 2025

Base Salary
$50k - $108k
Bonus
$997 - $30k
Profit Sharing
$961 - $26k
Commission
$0 - $5k
Total Pay
$50k - $110k
Based on 3,104 salary profiles (last updated Feb 02 2022)
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3.8 out of 5
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Common Health Benefits for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor

Medical
93%
Dental
75%
Vision
68%
None
7%

Gender Breakdown for Tenure Track Assistant Professors

Female
57.0%
Male
42.2%
Prefer to self-define
0.7%
This data is based on 1,224 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Tenure Track Assistant Professors

What is the highest pay for Tenure Track Assistant Professors?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor is $108k / year

What is the lowest pay for Tenure Track Assistant Professors?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor is $50k / year

How can Tenure Track Assistant Professors increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Tenure Track Assistant Professor 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 a Tenure Track Assistant Professor that oversees more junior Tenure Track Assistant Professors, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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