Professor: Average Salary in Australia, 2026
Find out what the average Professor salary is
Salary rate
How much does a Professor make in Australia?
$175,207/ Annual
Based on 3631 salaries
Based on 3631 salaries
The average Professor in Australia is $175,207 per year or $89.85 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $115,476 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $195,321 per year.
Median$175,207

Low$115,476
High$195,321
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Engineering Professor & Discipline Lead : Lead Teaching & Research
UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST - UNISCAustralia A regional university in Australia is seeking a Professor of Engineering to lead their Engineering Discipline.This role includes directing significant research, mentoring students and staff, and de...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Professor, Civil Engineering — Sustainable Construction Innovator
Flinders UniversityAustralia A prominent Australian university is seeking a Professor in Civil Engineering to lead innovative research in sustainable construction and environmental engineering.
This role involves mentoring the ...Show moreLast updated: 12 hours ago
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Professor of Geriatric Medicine
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEYAustralia Organisation / Company UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Research Field Medical sciences Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Country Australia Application Deadline 6 Feb 2026 - 00 : 00 (UTC) Type of Contract...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
UNSW Green Fellowship Program – Exceptional Academic Talent (Levels C, D & E)
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) EducationAustralia This Job is based in Australia.UNSW Green Fellowship Program – Now Recruiting Exceptional Academic Talent (Levels C, D & E).
Duration : 12 months – 2 years - with the possibility of converting to a c...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago