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How much does a professor make in Uruguay?

UYU 701,600a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UYU 58,470 a month. estimate

Equals
$17,450
Compared with the median pay in Uruguay
1.5 times
Data from
2024

Where Uruguay ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandSenegalNigeriaUruguay, rank 47

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What university and higher education teachers earn in Uruguay
Lowest 10%: UYU 562,100Median: UYU 701,600Highest 10%: UYU 945,800

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
46. Türkiye estimate$17,780
47. Uruguay estimate$17,450
48. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate$16,520
144. Nigeria estimate$395
Compare university and higher education teachers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make a month in Uruguay?

The median gross salary is UYU 58,470 a month, UYU 701,600 a year.

How much does a professor make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UYU 562,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UYU 945,800.

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 Uruguay or in United States?

In United States: $84,060 a year against $17,450 in Uruguay, 4.8 times more.

Who makes more, a professor or a vocational teacher?

A professor: UYU 701,600 a year against UYU 635,700 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate