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University of Southampton Salaries 2026 | AcademicJobs
Based on 406 job posts analysed by AcademicJobs.com, the higher education salary benchmark.
Professors at Southampton earn around £22,858.
| Group | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | £22,858–£60,220 | 595 posts |
| Administrative and professional | £31,000–£43,064 | 81 posts |
Academic roles
| Role | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Lecturer/Instructor | £31,000 | 112 posts |
| Professor | £22,858 | 91 posts |
| Research Fellow | £37,556 | 88 posts |
| Senior Lecturer | £22,858 | 84 posts |
| Associate Professor | £22,858 | 79 posts |
| Assistant Professor | £22,858 | 56 posts |
| Post-Doc | £40,691 | 30 posts |
| Research | £41,635 | 12 posts |
| Post Doc Research Fellow | £40,691 | 11 posts |
| Senior Research Assistant | £40,129 | 11 posts |
| Research Assistant | £40,691 | 10 posts |
| Research Technician | £36,391 | 6 posts |
| Clinical Professor/Prof of Practice | £60,220 | 3 posts |
| Research Coordinator | £54,589 | 1 posts |
| Tenure | £59,616 | 1 posts |
University of Southampton advertises academic, executive, HR and professional roles in United Kingdom.
Professors at Southampton earn around £22,858.
Lecturers and instructors are paid around £31,000.
The most-posted role is Lecturer/Instructor, across 406 job posts.
The highest paid group in these posts is Academic.
0 jobs are open now in Southampton.
The medians are in pounds, updated October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
💵 What is the average salary at University of Southampton?
The median posted salary at University of Southampton is £38,271.
🎓 How much does a professor earn at University of Southampton?
Professors at University of Southampton earn around £22,858.
📚 How much do lecturers earn at University of Southampton?
Lecturers and instructors at University of Southampton earn around £31,000.
Professor median£22,85845% below the United Kingdom median
Lecturer median£31,00029% below the United Kingdom median
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Highest-paid roleResearch, £41,635
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