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Imperial College London Salaries 2026 | AcademicJobs
Based on 622 job posts analysed by AcademicJobs.com, the higher education salary benchmark.
Professors at Imperial College earn around £88,899.
| Group | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | £79,634 | 6 posts |
| Academic | £38,637–£92,259 | 249 posts |
| Administrative and professional | £31,805–£122,693 | 153 posts |
Academic roles
| Role | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Research Fellow | £52,442 | 63 posts |
| Post-Doc | £54,063 | 60 posts |
| Research | £53,245 | 29 posts |
| Research Assistant | £51,060 | 27 posts |
| Lecturer/Instructor | £54,776 | 16 posts |
| Post Doc Research Fellow | £55,109 | 12 posts |
| Assistant Professor | £75,433 | 11 posts |
| Associate Professor | £75,433 | 9 posts |
| Professor | £88,899 | 9 posts |
| Sessional Lecturer | £61,058 | 4 posts |
| Research Technician | £38,637 | 3 posts |
| Tenure-track | £75,433 | 3 posts |
| Clinical Professor/Prof of Practice | £92,259 | 2 posts |
| Faculty Development Specialist | £73,458 | 1 posts |
Imperial College London advertises academic, executive, HR and professional roles in United Kingdom.
Professors at Imperial College earn around £88,899.
Lecturers and instructors are paid around £54,776.
The most-posted role is PhD Researcher, across 622 job posts.
The highest paid group in these posts is Administrative and professional.
1 jobs are open now in London.
The medians are in pounds, updated October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
💵 What is the average salary at Imperial College London?
The median posted salary at Imperial College London is £51,480.
🎓 How much does a professor earn at Imperial College London?
Professors at Imperial College London earn around £88,899.
📚 How much do lecturers earn at Imperial College London?
Lecturers and instructors at Imperial College London earn around £54,776.
Professor median£88,899112% above the United Kingdom median
Lecturer median£54,77626% above the United Kingdom median
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Highest-paid roleProfessor, £88,899
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