California State University, FullertonAKA CSUF
California State University, Fullerton Salaries 2026
Based on 776 job posts analysed by AcademicJobs.com, the higher education salary benchmark.
| Group | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | $49,770–$116,670 | 748 posts |
| Administrative and professional | $68,748–$119,388 | 26 posts |
Academic roles
| Role | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Lecturer/Instructor | $73,104 | 390 posts |
| Adjunct Faculty | $73,104 | 243 posts |
| Assistant Professor | $116,670 | 47 posts |
| Tenure-track | $104,394 | 47 posts |
| Sessional Lecturer | $73,104 | 20 posts |
| Research Technician | $49,770 | 1 posts |
California State University, Fullerton advertises academic, executive, HR and professional roles in United States.
Lecturers and instructors are paid around $73,104.
The most-posted role is Lecturer/Instructor, across 776 job posts.
The highest paid group in these posts is Administrative and professional.
0 jobs are open now in Fullerton.
The medians are in US dollars, updated October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
💵 What is the average salary at California State University, Fullerton?
The median posted salary at California State University, Fullerton is $73,104.
📚 How much do lecturers earn at California State University, Fullerton?
Lecturers and instructors at California State University, Fullerton earn around $73,104.
Lecturer median$73,10411% below the United States median
Highest-paid roleAssistant Professor, $116,670
California State University, Fullerton
Cal State Fullerton is an Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) and is eligible to be designated as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander serving institution (AANAPISI). \ The university is nationally accredited in art, athletic training, business, chemistry, communications, communicative disorders, computer science, dance, engineering, music, nursing, public administration, public health, social work, teacher education and theater. Spending related to CSUF generates an impact of around $2.26 billion to the California and local economy, and sustains nearly 16,000 jobs statewide.
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