How much does a professor make in the United Kingdom?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £4,403 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £3,434
- Equals
- $70,720
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $110,100 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $90,410 |
| 3. United States | $84,060 |
| 8. Denmark estimate | $70,920 |
| 9. United Kingdom | $70,720 |
| 10. Norway estimate | $67,640 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $395 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Vocational teacher£41,560
- High school teacher£47,630
- Elementary school teacher£45,940
- Preschool teacher£37,590
- Education officer£43,770
- Special needs teacher£47,430
- Esol teacher£37,510
- Music teacher£34,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a professor make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £4,403 a month, £52,840 a year.
How much does a professor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £32,870 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £77,710.
Which country pays a professor the most?
United States, with a median of $84,060 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a professor make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $84,060 a year against $70,720 in the United Kingdom, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a professor or a vocational teacher?
A professor: £52,840 a year against £41,560 for a vocational teacher, 1.3 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate