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University of Aberdeen Salaries 2026 | AcademicJobs
Based on 133 job posts analysed by AcademicJobs.com, the higher education salary benchmark.
Professors at Aberdeen earn around £72,819.
| Group | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | £34,338–£77,957 | 29 posts |
| Administrative and professional | £21,805–£72,819 | 33 posts |
Academic roles
| Role | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Lecturer/Instructor | £41,133 | 9 posts |
| Research Fellow | £41,831 | 8 posts |
| Professor | £72,819 | 3 posts |
| Research | £43,265 | 3 posts |
| Post Doc Research Fellow | £42,417 | 2 posts |
| Post-Doc | £42,417 | 2 posts |
| Research Assistant | £34,338 | 1 posts |
| Senior Lecturer | £77,957 | 1 posts |
University of Aberdeen advertises academic, executive, HR and professional roles in United Kingdom.
Professors at Aberdeen earn around £72,819.
Lecturers and instructors are paid around £41,133.
The most-posted role is PhD Researcher, across 133 job posts.
The highest paid group in these posts is Academic.
The medians are in pounds, updated October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
💵 What is the average salary at University of Aberdeen?
The median posted salary at University of Aberdeen is £41,133.
🎓 How much does a professor earn at University of Aberdeen?
Professors at University of Aberdeen earn around £72,819.
📚 How much do lecturers earn at University of Aberdeen?
Lecturers and instructors at University of Aberdeen earn around £41,133.
Lecturer median£41,1336% below the United Kingdom median
Highest-paid roleResearch Fellow, £41,831
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