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Salary Guide

University Professor Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 12,688 job listings - 2026

Average salary
£38,784 - £44,753
Median salary
£38,784 - £44,753
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£25k
25th percentile£31k
Median£39k
75th percentile£45k
90th percentile£51k

50% of professionals earn between £31,339 - £44,753 GBP

The median salary is £38,784

Top cities

London1,647 job openings
Birmingham346 job openings
Manchester293 job openings
Liverpool210 job openings
Salisbury181 job openings
Cambridge155 job openings
Nottingham150 job openings
Leeds149 job openings
Glasgow127 job openings
Bath125 job openings
Coventry99 job openings
Sheffield89 job openings
Leicester72 job openings
Bristol70 job openings
Peterborough70 job openings
Newcastle Upon Tyne67 job openings
Weybridge63 job openings
Cardiff60 job openings
Swindon53 job openings
Wigan53 job openings
Portsmouth51 job openings
Chippenham50 job openings
Oxford50 job openings
Edinburgh46 job openings
Norwich45 job openings
Guildford44 job openings
Kingston Upon Hull42 job openings

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University Professor

12,688 job openings

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The average salary for a University Professor in United Kingdom is GBP 38,784 - GBP 44,753 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 41,769 per year, based on 12,688 active job listings.

The cities with the most University Professor job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Salisbury. London leads with 1,647 job openings.

Explore 12,688 University Professor job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.