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University of Bristol Salaries 2026 | AcademicJobs
Based on 430 job posts analysed by AcademicJobs.com, the higher education salary benchmark.
Professors at Bristol earn around £46,868.
| Group | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | £43,199–£58,596 | 167 posts |
| Administrative and professional | £42,326–£63,717 | 81 posts |
Academic roles
| Role | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Lecturer/Instructor | £47,500 | 41 posts |
| Research | £43,199 | 34 posts |
| Post-Doc | £45,080 | 25 posts |
| Research Fellow | £46,867 | 18 posts |
| Senior Lecturer | £57,117 | 14 posts |
| Professor | £46,868 | 10 posts |
| Post Doc Research Fellow | £44,675 | 9 posts |
| Research Assistant | £55,000 | 7 posts |
| Assistant Professor | £54,989 | 3 posts |
| Associate Professor | £58,596 | 3 posts |
| Senior Research Assistant | £43,199 | 3 posts |
Posted pay at University of Bristol is grouped here by the role, not by one campus average.
A professor at Bristol is paid around £46,868.
Lecturer and instructor posts sit around £47,500.
PhD Researcher accounts for the largest share of the 430 posts.
Administrative and professional is the highest paid of the groups with enough posts.
There are 0 live jobs in Bristol.
Amounts use pounds and were updated October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
💵 What is the average salary at University of Bristol?
The median posted salary at University of Bristol is £42,326.
🎓 How much does a professor earn at University of Bristol?
Professors at University of Bristol earn around £46,868.
📚 How much do lecturers earn at University of Bristol?
Lecturers and instructors at University of Bristol earn around £47,500.
Professor median£46,86812% above the United Kingdom median
Lecturer median£47,5009% above the United Kingdom median
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Highest-paid roleSenior Lecturer, £57,117
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