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Utrecht UniversityAKA UU
Utrecht University Salaries 2026 | AcademicJobs
Based on 162 job posts analysed by AcademicJobs.com, the higher education salary benchmark.
Professors at UU earn around €114,228.
| Group | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | €44,166–€114,228 | 95 posts |
| Administrative and professional | €51,996–€56,796 | 5 posts |
Academic roles
| Role | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Doc | €56,796 | 33 posts |
| Assistant Professor | €69,642 | 17 posts |
| Research | €56,796 | 13 posts |
| Lecturer/Instructor | €59,562 | 8 posts |
| Post Doc Research Fellow | €56,796 | 7 posts |
| Research Fellow | €56,796 | 7 posts |
| Professor | €114,228 | 4 posts |
| Associate Professor | €66,966 | 2 posts |
| Research Assistant | €44,166 | 2 posts |
| Research Technician | €54,822 | 1 posts |
| Senior Professor | €109,740 | 1 posts |
Utrecht University pay in Netherlands depends on whether the post is academic, executive, HR or professional staff.
Professor posts at UU cluster around €114,228.
The lecturer and instructor median is €59,562.
Among 162 posts, Post-Doc is the most common title.
Where the groups can be compared, Academic pays the most.
Utrecht currently has 0 live jobs at Utrecht University.
This benchmark was updated October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
💵 What is the average salary at Utrecht University?
The median posted salary at Utrecht University is €49,545.
🎓 How much does a professor earn at Utrecht University?
Professors at Utrecht University earn around €114,228.
📚 How much do lecturers earn at Utrecht University?
Lecturers and instructors at Utrecht University earn around €59,562.
Lecturer median€59,5625% above the Netherlands median
Highest-paid roleAssistant Professor, €69,642
Utrecht University
Utrecht University, a leading research institution in the Netherlands, offers a dynamic work environment, extensive research opportunities, and a commitment to societal impact, making it an ideal place for academic professionals.
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