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Hobart and William Smith Colleges Salaries 2026

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Based on 140 job posts analysed by AcademicJobs.com, the higher education salary benchmark.

Professors at HWS earn around $82,500.

Median posted pay by group.
GroupCurrent salariesWhat this is
Executive$64,000–$104,0006 posts
Academic$22,105–$803,68851 posts
Administrative and professional$54,123–$82,5005 posts

Academic roles

RoleCurrent salariesWhat this is
Assistant Professor$58,65017 posts
Visiting Professor$58,65015 posts
Research Technician$42,6405 posts
Post-Doc$45,3333 posts
Tenure-track$803,6883 posts
Lecturer/Instructor$62,1872 posts
Research Coordinator$45,7602 posts
Research Fellow$43,8602 posts
Professor$82,5001 posts
Research Assistant$22,1051 posts

Hobart and William Smith Colleges pay in United States depends on whether the post is academic, executive, HR or professional staff.

Professor posts at HWS cluster around $82,500.

The lecturer and instructor median is $62,187.

Among 140 posts, Assistant Professor is the most common title.

Where the groups can be compared, Academic pays the most.

Geneva currently has 0 live jobs at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

This benchmark was updated October 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

💵 What is the average salary at Hobart and William Smith Colleges?

The median posted salary at Hobart and William Smith Colleges is $52,855.

🎓 How much does a professor earn at Hobart and William Smith Colleges?

Professors at Hobart and William Smith Colleges earn around $82,500.

📚 How much do lecturers earn at Hobart and William Smith Colleges?

Lecturers and instructors at Hobart and William Smith Colleges earn around $62,187.

Highest-paid roleAssistant Professor, $58,650

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At Hobart and William Smith Colleges, we strive to create a just and inclusive environment where all students, faculty and staff are valued and respected. We believe that diversity in identity and perspective enriches our community and prepares us all to lead lives of consequence. We recognize that historical practices and policies have privileged certain groups while excluding others from institutions of higher education, and thus the work of diversity at HWS seeks to account for those inequities by promoting college access and working to ensure that every member of the HWS community has an equal opportunity to thrive. Therefore, in keeping with our traditions and in support of our commitment to the Hobart and William Smith Colleges Strategic Diversity Plan, we are actively dedicated to attracting and supporting faculty and staff comprised of talented individuals, who fully represent the racial, ethnic and cultural diversity of the nation and actively seek applications from under-represented groups. The Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or sexual orientation or any other protected status. ABOUT THE COLLEGES Founded as two separate colleges, Hobart for men in 1822 and William Smith for women in 1908, Hobart and William Smith Colleges preserve their own identities while benefitting from a shared campus, faculty, administration and curriculum. The Colleges are distinctive for providing highly individualized educations. Guided by a curriculum grounded in exploration and rigor, the Colleges prepare students to think critically. In partnership with the Geneva and global communities and through robust programs in career development, study-abroad, service, leadership and athletics, the Colleges foster an environment that values global citizenship, teamwork, ethics, inclusive excellence and cultural competence. We encourage you to learn more about HWS, the  coordinate heritage  and Geneva, N.Y.

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