University College CorkAKA UCC
University College Cork Salaries 2026 | AcademicJobs
Based on 122 job posts analysed by AcademicJobs.com, the higher education salary benchmark.
Professors at UCC earn around €159,755.
| Group | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | €57,890 | 1 posts |
| Academic | €39,220–€164,996 | 115 posts |
| Administrative and professional | €94,178–€159,755 | 9 posts |
Academic roles
| Role | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Lecturer/Instructor | €88,944 | 45 posts |
| Senior Lecturer | €101,468 | 16 posts |
| Post-Doc | €50,599 | 14 posts |
| Professor | €159,755 | 10 posts |
| Research | €50,599 | 7 posts |
| Research Assistant | €39,220 | 7 posts |
| Research Fellow | €57,890 | 7 posts |
| Tenure | €90,731 | 4 posts |
| Post Doc Research Fellow | €50,599 | 3 posts |
| Assistant Professor | €88,944 | 1 posts |
| Clinical Professor/Prof of Practice | €164,996 | 1 posts |
Posted pay at University College Cork is grouped here by the role, not by one campus average.
A professor at UCC is paid around €159,755.
Lecturer and instructor posts sit around €88,944.
Lecturer/Instructor accounts for the largest share of the 122 posts.
Academic is the highest paid of the groups with enough posts.
There are 0 live jobs in Cork.
Amounts use euros and were updated October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
💵 What is the average salary at University College Cork?
The median posted salary at University College Cork is €88,944.
🎓 How much does a professor earn at University College Cork?
Professors at University College Cork earn around €159,755.
📚 How much do lecturers earn at University College Cork?
Lecturers and instructors at University College Cork earn around €88,944.
Professor median€159,75528% above the Ireland median
Lecturer median€88,9446% above the Ireland median
#2 of 4 in Ireland
Highest-paid roleProfessor, €159,755
University College Cork
University College Cork (UCC) offers a vibrant academic environment with a focus on research excellence, community engagement, and career development opportunities for its staff.
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