California Polytechnic State University Salaries 2026
Based on 15 job posts analysed by AcademicJobs.com, the higher education salary benchmark.
| Group | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | $98,052–$122,000 | 21 posts |
Academic roles
| Role | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $98,052 | 11 posts |
| Tenure-track | $102,708 | 9 posts |
| Associate Professor | $122,000 | 1 posts |
California Polytechnic State University advertises academic, executive, HR and professional roles in United States.
The most-posted role is Assistant Professor, across 15 job posts.
The highest paid group in these posts is Academic.
2 jobs are open now in San Luis Obispo.
The medians are in US dollars, updated October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
💵 What is the average salary at California Polytechnic State University?
The median posted salary at California Polytechnic State University is $98,052.
Highest-paid roleTenure-track, $102,708

California Polytechnic State University
California Polytechnic State University California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (California Polytechnic State University. Cal Poly or Cal Poly San Luis Obispo[8]) is a public university in San Luis Obispo County, adjacent to the city of San Luis Obispo. It is the oldest of three polytechnics in the California State University system. Cal Poly, an equal employment opportunity employer, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. The University actively encourages applications of all qualified individuals. Our Founding Your Future Since 1901, Cal Poly and Learn by Doing have been inextricably linked. Combining rigorous academics and real-world applications, Learn by Doing has guided and inspired hundreds of thousands of our students toward successful careers for well over a century — and can do the same for you well into your future. Explore Learn by Doing Whether you're dreaming of attending Cal Poly in the future or have already secured your spot, discover what sets us apart. Explore our renowned Learn by Doing approach and the impactful contributions our graduates make. Then see what it's like to study here. Let’s go California Impact Learn by Doing ensures you play an active role in helping solve some of California’s — and the world’s — most complex challenges: climate change, tech and humanity, space, the built environment, food and wine, and entrepreneurship, to name just a few. It also helps to ensure that when you graduate, both you and employers will agree with us that you are ready.
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