University Professor Salary in United States
University Professor Salary in Chicago
Based on 291 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026
Average salary
$128,801 - $168,869
Median salary
$85,000 - $95,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$60K
25th percentile$65K
Median$85K
75th percentile$150K
90th percentile$280K
50% of professionals earn between $65,000 - $150,000 USD
The median salary is $85,000
Compare with national average
Chicago
Average salary
128,801 - 168,869
Median salary
85,000 - 95,000
291 job openings
United States
Average salary
75,301 - 96,000
Median salary
75,301 - 96,000
57,516 job openings
Other cities
Houston897 job openings
New York890 job openings
Los Angeles832 job openings
San Jose603 job openings
Boston569 job openings
Philadelphia519 job openings
San Diego438 job openings
Sacramento399 job openings
San Marcos345 job openings
Miami332 job openings
Gainesville317 job openings
Fullerton300 job openings
Pomona274 job openings
Madison247 job openings
Fresno232 job openings
Fayetteville228 job openings
Atlanta214 job openings
Portland197 job openings
Aurora173 job openings
Coral Gables145 job openings
The average salary for a University Professor in Chicago, United States is USD 128,801 - USD 168,869 per year in 2026, based on 291 job listings.
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