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Salary Guide

University Professor Salary in Australia

Based on 2,446 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$119,463 - $133,065
Median salary
$119,463 - $133,065
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$83K
25th percentile$103K
Median$119K
75th percentile$133K
90th percentile$153K

50% of professionals earn between $103,467 - $133,065 AUD

The median salary is $119,463

Top cities

Sydney283 job openings
Melbourne225 job openings
Brisbane86 job openings
Parkville68 job openings
Perth65 job openings
Canberra62 job openings
Adelaide58 job openings
Camperdown30 job openings
Hobart20 job openings

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University Professor

2,446 job openings

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The average salary for a University Professor in Australia is AUD 119,463 - AUD 133,065 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 126,264 per year, based on 2,446 active job listings.

The cities with the most University Professor job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Parkville, Perth. Sydney leads with 283 job openings.

Explore 2,446 University Professor job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.