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Salary Guide

University Professor Salary in Australia

Based on 2,554 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$119,462 - $124,988
Median salary
$119,462 - $124,988
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$84K
25th percentile$105K
Median$119K
75th percentile$125K
90th percentile$144K

50% of professionals earn between $104,962 - $124,988 AUD

The median salary is $119,462

Top cities

Sydney312 job openings
Melbourne215 job openings
Adelaide83 job openings
Perth79 job openings
Canberra72 job openings
Parkville67 job openings
Brisbane59 job openings
St Lucia33 job openings
Southport21 job openings
Hobart20 job openings

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University Professor

2,554 job openings

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The average salary for a University Professor in Australia is AUD 119,462 - AUD 124,988 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 122,225 per year, based on 2,554 active job listings.

The cities with the most University Professor job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra. Sydney leads with 312 job openings.

Explore 2,554 University Professor job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.