Faculty Salary By Academic Rank at Carthage College
The 2025 average faculty salary is $80,829 at Carthage College across all academic ranks. Carthage's faculty salary increased by 5.37% compared to the 2024 salary.
At Carthage College, by academic rank:
- The average professor salary is $95,442, representing a 1.83% increase from the previous year (+$1,714).
- The average associate professor salary is $75,482, representing a 3.08% increase from the previous year (+$2,257).
- The average assistant professor salary is $71,175, representing a 7.23% increase from the previous year (+$4,798).
Average Salary by Academic Rank Chart
This chart summarizes average faculty salary by academic rank at Carthage College for the most recent year and the prior year.
The side-by-side bars compare current versus previous salaries for each rank, while the line shows the percentage change to highlight increases, decreases, or no change.
Faculty Salary By Gender
The following tables show the average faculty salary by academic rank and gender at Carthage College.
At Carthage, the average male faculty's salary is $86,100 and female faculty's is $75,248. The difference in salary between male and female faculty $10,852, with male faculty' annual salary being 14.42% higher than that of female faculty.
| Contract Length | Total | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equated to 9-Month Contract | $80,829 +$4,119 (5.37%) |
$86,100 +$4,128 (5.04%) |
$75,248 +$4,028 (5.66%) |
| 9-Month Contract | $80,829 +$4,119 (5.37%) |
$86,100 +$4,128 (5.04%) |
$75,248 +$4,028 (5.66%) |
| 10-Month Contract | No Faculty with 10-Month Contract | ||
| 11-Month Contract | No Faculty with 11-Month Contract | ||
| 12-Month Contract | No Faculty with 12-Month Contract | ||
The average salary for Carthage's 47 Professor is $95,442. By gender, the average male professor salary is $97,506, and that of female professor is $90,044. The salary difference between male and female professor is $7,462, which means male professor's salary is 8.29% higher than female professor's salary.
| Contract Length | Total | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equated to 9-Month Contract | $95,442 +$1,714 (1.83%) |
$97,506 +$2,600 (2.74%) |
$90,044 -$577 (-0.64%) |
| 9-Month Contract | $95,442 +$1,714 (1.83%) |
$97,506 +$2,600 (2.74%) |
$90,044 -$577 (-0.64%) |
| 10-Month Contract | No Professor with 10-Month Contract | ||
| 11-Month Contract | No Professor with 11-Month Contract | ||
| 12-Month Contract | No Professor with 12-Month Contract | ||
The average salary for Carthage's 49 Associate professor is $75,482. By gender, the average male associate professor salary is $75,531, and that of female associate professor is $75,441. The salary difference between male and female associate professor is $90, which means male associate professor's salary is 0.12% higher than female associate professor's salary.
| Contract Length | Total | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equated to 9-Month Contract | $75,482 +$2,257 (3.08%) |
$75,531 +$1,902 (2.58%) |
$75,441 +$2,549 (3.50%) |
| 9-Month Contract | $75,482 +$2,257 (3.08%) |
$75,531 +$1,902 (2.58%) |
$75,441 +$2,549 (3.50%) |
| 10-Month Contract | No Associate professor with 10-Month Contract | ||
| 11-Month Contract | No Associate professor with 11-Month Contract | ||
| 12-Month Contract | No Associate professor with 12-Month Contract | ||
The average salary for Carthage's 44 Assistant professor is $71,175. By gender, the average male assistant professor salary is $76,395, and that of female assistant professor is $68,193. The salary difference between male and female assistant professor is $8,202, which means male assistant professor's salary is 12.03% higher than female assistant professor's salary.
| Contract Length | Total | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equated to 9-Month Contract | $71,175 +$4,798 (7.23%) |
$76,395 +$3,625 (4.98%) |
$68,193 +$6,004 (9.65%) |
| 9-Month Contract | $71,175 +$4,798 (7.23%) |
$76,395 +$3,625 (4.98%) |
$68,193 +$6,004 (9.65%) |
| 10-Month Contract | No Assistant professor with 10-Month Contract | ||
| 11-Month Contract | No Assistant professor with 11-Month Contract | ||
| 12-Month Contract | No Assistant professor with 12-Month Contract | ||
Faculty Salary Changes over Past 5 Years
The average salary for Carthage faculty has increased 5.8%, from $76,137 to $80,829. Professor salaries decreased by 3.4%, associate professor salaries increased by 1.27%, and assistant professor salaries increased by 11.2% at Carthage College.
| Year | All Faculty | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $76,137 | $98,687 | $74,524 | $63,203 | - |
| 2020 | $75,786 | $98,470 0.22% | $73,605 1.23% | $64,222 1.61% | - |
| 2021 | $75,178 | $92,882 5.67% | $71,048 3.47% | $65,143 1.43% | $60,000 |
| 2022 | $73,969 | $92,075 0.87% | $72,661 2.27% | $64,484 1.01% | - |
| 2023 | $76,974 | $96,772 5.10% | $73,775 1.53% | $66,363 2.91% | - |
| 2024 | $76,710 | $93,728 3.15% | $73,225 0.75% | $66,377 0.02% | - |
| 2025 | $80,829 | $95,442 1.83% | $75,482 3.08% | $71,175 7.23% | - |
| 5 Years Change | $4,692 5.80% | -$3,245 3.40% | $958 1.27% | $7,972 11.20% | - - |
Faculty Salary Trends Chart by Academic Rank
This interactive faculty salary trends chart shows year-by-year average salaries for all faculty, professors, associate professors, assistant professors, and instructors at Carthage College. It highlights long-term salary growth, rank-by-rank changes, and historical comparisons to help evaluate compensation trends and academic rank salary patterns over the past 5 years.
How Carthage Faculty Salary Compared?
Carthage's average faculty salary is $80,829. Carthage's faculty salary is slightly higher than the national average faculty salary at four-years colleges ($73,709). Its salary is also slightly higher than the average salary ($71,060) of four-years colleges in Wisconsin.
Carthage College is a Master's Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification. When compared Master's Colleges, its salary is higher than national average as well as Wisconsin average.
| Average Faculty Salary | |
|---|---|
| Carthage College | $80,829 |
| Master's Colleges | $64,918 |
| Wisconsin Master's Colleges | $58,637 |
| National Average (Four-years Colleges) | $73,709 |
| Four-years Wisconsin Colleges | $71,060 |
Similar Schools' Faculty Salary
Compared to similar colleges such as Marquette University and Milwaukee School of Engineering, Carthage's faculty salary is similar to the average salary ($80,051). You can compare the salary to analyze or make a decision.
| Average Faculty Salary | Number of Faculty | |
|---|---|---|
| Carthage College | $80,829 | 284 |
| Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $100,323 | 1,186 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI | $91,180 | 294 |
| Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI | $84,964 | 157 |
| Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $79,064 | 215 |
| Carroll University Waukesha, WI | $77,531 | 388 |
| Bellin College Green Bay, WI | $75,401 | 38 |
| Ripon College Ripon, WI | $74,767 | 70 |
| Herzing University-Brookfield Brookfield, WI | $74,303 | 36 |
| Marian University Fond Du Lac, WI | $73,445 | 162 |
| Beloit College Beloit, WI | $69,528 | 101 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Faculty Salary at Carthage
Here are some frequently asked questions about faculty salary at Carthage, along with detailed answers based on the latest available data.
What is the average faculty salary at Carthage?
The average faculty salary at Carthage is $80,829 for the most recent year with available data. By academic rank, the average salaries are as follows:
- Professors: $95,442
- Associate Professors: $75,482
- Assistant Professors: $71,175
- Instructors: N/A
- Lecturers: N/A
How does Carthage's faculty salary compare to similar schools?
Compared to similar schools, such as Marquette, MSOE, SNC and 7 other similar schools, Carthage's average faculty salary is similar to the average salary of similar institutions, which is $80,051. Compare them in the table above.
How does Carthage's faculty salary compare to four-years colleges nationally?
Compared to four-years colleges nationally, Carthage's average faculty salary is slightly higher than the average salary of four-years colleges nationally, which is $73,709.
How does Carthage's faculty salary compare to Master's Colleges nationally?
Compared to Master's Colleges nationally, Carthage's average faculty salary is higher than the average salary of Master's Colleges nationally, which is $64,918.
What are the salary trends for faculty at Carthage?
The salary trends for faculty at Carthage over the past few years show that the average salary has Carthage's faculty salary increased by 5.37% compared to the 2024 salary. For more detailed trends by academic rank, please refer to the faculty salary trends table and chart above.
What is the gender pay difference among faculty at Carthage?
The gender pay difference among faculty at Carthage is higher for male faculty by $10,852 (14.42%).
How many faculty members are included in the salary data for Carthage?
The salary data for Carthage includes a total of 140 faculty members across all ranks.
How does Carthage's faculty salary compare to state averages?
Compared to state averages for private 4-year college, Carthage's average faculty salary is slightly higher than the average faculty salary for colleges in Wisconsin, which is $71,060.