OU Salaries
Based on 52 job posts analysed by AcademicJobs.com, the higher education salary benchmark.
Professors at OU earn around £51,962.
| Group | Pay now | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | £40,519–£57,429 | 18 posts |
| Administrative and professional | £42,417–£51,962 | 9 posts |
Academic roles
| Role | Pay now | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Lecturer/Instructor | £51,962 | 4 posts |
| Research Fellow | £51,962 | 4 posts |
| Professor | £51,962 | 3 posts |
| Post-Doc | £51,962 | 2 posts |
| Research | £51,962 | 2 posts |
| Research Assistant | £51,962 | 1 posts |
| Research Associate | £40,519 | 1 posts |
| Senior Lecturer | £57,429 | 1 posts |
Posted pay at TheOpen University is grouped here by the role, not by one campus average.
A professor at OU is paid around £51,962.
Lecturer and instructor posts sit around £51,962.
PhD Researcher accounts for the largest share of the 52 posts.
Academic is the highest paid of the groups with enough posts.
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Amounts use pounds and were updated October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
💵 What is the average salary at TheOpen University?
The median posted salary at TheOpen University is £42,417.
🎓 How much does a professor earn at TheOpen University?
Professors at TheOpen University earn around £51,962.
📚 How much do lecturers earn at TheOpen University?
Lecturers and instructors at TheOpen University earn around £51,962.