American UniversityAKA AU
American University Salaries 2026 | AcademicJobs
Based on 677 job posts analysed by AcademicJobs.com, the higher education salary benchmark.
Professors at AU earn around $147,250.
| Group | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | $115,000–$125,000 | 5 posts |
| Academic | $4,618–$180,000 | 67 posts |
| Administrative and professional | $5,900–$100,000 | 7 posts |
Academic roles
| Role | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $105,000 | 18 posts |
| Tenure-track | $105,500 | 13 posts |
| Adjunct Faculty | $4,618 | 10 posts |
| Associate Professor | $110,000 | 5 posts |
| Lecturer/Instructor | $72,000 | 5 posts |
| Post-Doc | $62,920 | 4 posts |
| Research | $95,000 | 3 posts |
| Tenure | $180,000 | 3 posts |
| Clinical Professor/Prof of Practice | $90,000 | 2 posts |
| Professor | $147,250 | 2 posts |
| Faculty Researcher | $95,000 | 1 posts |
| Research Fellow | $75,000 | 1 posts |
American University pay in United States depends on whether the post is academic, executive, HR or professional staff.
Professor posts at AU cluster around $147,250.
The lecturer and instructor median is $72,000.
Among 677 posts, Assistant Professor is the most common title.
Where the groups can be compared, Academic pays the most.
Washington currently has 0 live jobs at American University.
This benchmark was updated October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
💵 What is the average salary at American University?
The median posted salary at American University is $39,520.
🎓 How much does a professor earn at American University?
Professors at American University earn around $147,250.
📚 How much do lecturers earn at American University?
Lecturers and instructors at American University earn around $72,000.
Lecturer median$72,00012% below the United States median
Highest-paid roleAssociate Professor, $110,000
American University
At American University, we value open and honest inquiry, servant leadership, and the affirmation of the human dignity of all. We envision a thriving American University community where individuals of all identities and experiences are understood, appreciated, and fully included, and where equitable treatment, opportunities, and outcomes prevail. Our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff represent every state and more than 150 countries. Our internationally recognized faculty are today's thought leaders in the areas of public policy, law, the arts, communications, international development, and more. Our staff are innovative, service-oriented, and dedicated to moving the university towards achieving its strategic goals. We are committed to an excellent experience for all of our students, faculty and staff and share a passion for creating change through our knowledge and our work.
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