Based on 39 job posts analysed by AcademicJobs.com, the higher education salary benchmark.
Professors at UVic earn around $172,250.
| Group | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | $164,500 | 5 posts |
| Academic | $117,000–$257,500 | 82 posts |
| Administrative and professional | $257,500 | 4 posts |
Academic roles
| Role | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $128,500 | 25 posts |
| Tenure-track | $128,500 | 22 posts |
| Associate Professor | $139,000 | 9 posts |
| Professor | $172,250 | 8 posts |
| Research Professor | $257,500 | 5 posts |
| Lecturer/Instructor | $125,250 | 4 posts |
| Tenure | $182,500 | 3 posts |
| Research | $160,750 | 2 posts |
| Adjunct Faculty | $117,000 | 1 posts |
| Adjunct Professor | $128,500 | 1 posts |
| Post-Doc | $117,000 | 1 posts |
| Research Assistant | $117,000 | 1 posts |
Posted pay at University of Victoria is grouped here by the role, not by one campus average.
A professor at UVic is paid around $172,250.
Lecturer and instructor posts sit around $125,250.
Assistant Professor accounts for the largest share of the 39 posts.
Academic is the highest paid of the groups with enough posts.
There are 1 live jobs in Victoria.
Amounts use Canadian dollars and were updated October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
💵 What is the average salary at University of Victoria?
The median posted salary at University of Victoria is $128,500.
🎓 How much does a professor earn at University of Victoria?
Professors at University of Victoria earn around $172,250.
📚 How much do lecturers earn at University of Victoria?
Lecturers and instructors at University of Victoria earn around $125,250.
Professor median$172,2502% below the Canada median
#5 of 10 in Canada
Highest-paid roleResearch Professor, $257,500

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