Southern University System
Southern University System Salaries 2026 | AcademicJobs
Based on 41 job posts analysed by AcademicJobs.com, the higher education salary benchmark.
Professors at Southern University System earn around $121,500.
| Group | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | $121,500–$126,600 | 5 posts |
| Academic | $2,125–$121,500 | 27 posts |
| Administrative and professional | $44,000 | 1 posts |
Academic roles
| Role | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $72,500 | 7 posts |
| Professor | $121,500 | 5 posts |
| Tenure-track | $75,250 | 5 posts |
| Lecturer/Instructor | $23,375 | 4 posts |
| Adjunct Faculty | $2,125 | 2 posts |
| Associate Professor | $70,000 | 2 posts |
| Research | $75,000 | 1 posts |
| Tenure | $65,000 | 1 posts |
Southern University System pay in United States depends on whether the post is academic, executive, HR or professional staff.
Professor posts at Southern University System cluster around $121,500.
The lecturer and instructor median is $23,375.
Among 41 posts, Assistant Professor is the most common title.
Where the groups can be compared, Executive pays the most.
Baton Rouge currently has 0 live jobs at Southern University System.
This benchmark was updated October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
💵 What is the average salary at Southern University System?
The median posted salary at Southern University System is $57,500.
🎓 How much does a professor earn at Southern University System?
Professors at Southern University System earn around $121,500.
📚 How much do lecturers earn at Southern University System?
Lecturers and instructors at Southern University System earn around $23,375.
Professor median$121,50037% below the United States median
#61 of 110 in United States
Highest-paid roleProfessor, $121,500
Southern University System
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