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University of Houston Salaries 2026 | AcademicJobs
Based on 743 job posts analysed by AcademicJobs.com, the higher education salary benchmark.
| Group | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | $94,500 | 8 posts |
| Academic | $4,500–$80,050 | 74 posts |
| Administrative and professional | $40,475–$94,500 | 24 posts |
Academic roles
| Role | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Doc | $52,800 | 26 posts |
| Research Fellow | $52,800 | 16 posts |
| Post Doc Research Fellow | $52,800 | 5 posts |
| Research | $52,800 | 5 posts |
| Assistant Professor | $70,000 | 4 posts |
| Clinical Professor/Prof of Practice | $80,000 | 4 posts |
| Lecturer/Instructor | $4,500 | 3 posts |
| Visiting Professor | $70,000 | 3 posts |
| Adjunct Faculty | $4,500 | 2 posts |
| Faculty Researcher | $66,425 | 2 posts |
| Research Assistant | $47,850 | 2 posts |
| Research Coordinator | $80,050 | 1 posts |
| Research Technician | $48,900 | 1 posts |
University of Houston advertises academic, executive, HR and professional roles in United States.
Lecturers and instructors are paid around $4,500.
The most-posted role is Post-Doc, across 743 job posts.
The highest paid group in these posts is Administrative and professional.
0 jobs are open now in Houston.
The medians are in US dollars, updated October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
💵 What is the average salary at University of Houston?
The median posted salary at University of Houston is $52,800.
📚 How much do lecturers earn at University of Houston?
Lecturers and instructors at University of Houston earn around $4,500.
Highest-paid roleLibrarian, $94,500
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