For 8 Kentucky Public Colleges, the average faculty salary is $77,631 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $96,664 at Kentucky Public Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $78,948 at Kentucky Public Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $73,780 at Kentucky Public Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $55,018 at Kentucky Public Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $61,450 at Kentucky Public Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $61,232 at Kentucky Public Colleges.
Kentucky Public Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Kentucky Public Colleges by academic rank. You can filter the table to compare specific type of colleges of your choice.
| School Name | All Rank Average | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer | No Academic Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, KY | $70,289 | $77,253 | $71,035 | $67,816 | $71,447 | $56,950 | $59,388 |
| Kentucky State UniversityFrankfort, KY | $63,491 | $71,824 | $63,964 | $62,092 | $45,093 | - | $66,495 |
| University of KentuckyLexington, KY | $108,250 | $142,408 | $104,847 | $95,718 | - | $73,206 | - |
| University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY | $86,684 | $115,212 | $85,748 | $71,979 | $59,336 | $55,676 | $60,516 |
| Morehead State UniversityMorehead, KY | $69,910 | $85,268 | $73,936 | $68,944 | $52,598 | - | - |
| Murray State UniversityMurray, KY | $70,683 | $88,982 | $74,985 | $69,158 | $49,382 | - | - |
| Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights, KY | $78,532 | $102,622 | $82,324 | $86,331 | - | $59,967 | - |
| Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, KY | $73,212 | $89,740 | $74,743 | $68,205 | $52,254 | - | $58,529 |
Highest Faculty Salary in Kentucky
- University of Kentucky $108,250
- Transylvania University $91,301
- Centre College $87,509
- University of Louisville $86,684
- Berea College $83,279
- Asbury Theological Seminary $81,203
- Northern Kentucky University $78,532
- Bellarmine University $76,716
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary $75,979
- Frontier Nursing University $75,855