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Purdue University Northwest Faculty Salary by Rank and Contract

Faculty Salary By Academic Rank at Purdue University Northwest

The 2025 average faculty salary is $88,540 at Purdue University Northwest across all academic ranks. Purdue Northwest's faculty salary increased by 1.81% compared to the 2024 salary.
At Purdue University Northwest, by academic rank:
  • The average professor salary is $111,728, representing a 3.68% increase from the previous year (+$3,965).
  • The average associate professor salary is $90,298, representing a 2.49% increase from the previous year (+$2,195).
  • The average assistant professor salary is $85,676, representing a 4.32% increase from the previous year (+$3,551).
  • The average instructor salary is $58,818, representing a -1.38% decrease from the previous year (-$825).
  • The average lecturer salary is $60,611, representing a 12.45% increase from the previous year (+$6,709).

Average Salary by Academic Rank Chart

This chart summarizes average faculty salary by academic rank at Purdue University Northwest 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 Purdue University Northwest.
All FacultyProfessorAssociate professorAssistant professorInstructorLecturer
At Purdue Northwest, the average male faculty's salary is $89,975 and female faculty's is $86,481. The difference in salary between male and female faculty $3,494, with male faculty' annual salary being 4.04% higher than that of female faculty.
Average Faculty Salary at Purdue University Northwest
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$88,540
+$1,577 (1.81%)
$89,975
+$1,327 (1.50%)
$86,481
+$2,111 (2.50%)
9-Month Contract$87,807
+$1,187 (1.37%)
$89,611
+$1,135 (1.28%)
$85,141
+$1,367 (1.63%)
10-Month ContractNo Faculty with 10-Month Contract
11-Month ContractNo Faculty with 11-Month Contract
12-Month Contract$153,567
+$24,896 (19.35%)
$151,467
+$27,091 (21.78%)
$154,618
+$18,790 (13.83%)
The average salary for Purdue Northwest's 62 Professor is $111,728. By gender, the average male professor salary is $113,137, and that of female professor is $109,339. The salary difference between male and female professor is $3,798, which means male professor's salary is 3.47% higher than female professor's salary.
Professor Salary at Purdue University Northwest
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$111,728
+$3,965 (3.68%)
$113,137
+$2,844 (2.58%)
$109,339
+$6,307 (6.12%)
9-Month Contract$110,751
+$2,993 (2.78%)
$112,155
+$2,176 (1.98%)
$107,944
+$4,738 (4.59%)
10-Month ContractNo Professor with 10-Month Contract
11-Month ContractNo Professor with 11-Month Contract
12-Month Contract$163,817
+$20,065 (13.96%)
$200,614
+$44,974 (28.90%)
$154,618
+$18,790 (13.83%)
The average salary for Purdue Northwest's 69 Associate professor is $90,298. By gender, the average male associate professor salary is $88,162, and that of female associate professor is $93,831. The salary difference between male and female associate professor is $5,669, which means male associate professor's salary is 6.04% lower than female associate professor's salary.
Associate professor Salary at Purdue University Northwest
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$90,298
+$2,195 (2.49%)
$88,162
+$1,085 (1.25%)
$93,831
+$3,972 (4.42%)
9-Month Contract$90,498
+$2,440 (2.77%)
$88,434
+$1,471 (1.69%)
$93,831
+$3,972 (4.42%)
10-Month ContractNo Associate professor with 10-Month Contract
11-Month ContractNo Associate professor with 11-Month Contract
12-Month Contract$102,319
-$17,661 (-14.72%)
$102,319
-$17,661 (-14.72%)
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The average salary for Purdue Northwest's 43 Assistant professor is $85,676. By gender, the average male assistant professor salary is $82,450, and that of female assistant professor is $90,155. The salary difference between male and female assistant professor is $7,705, which means male assistant professor's salary is 8.55% lower than female assistant professor's salary.
Assistant professor Salary at Purdue University Northwest
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$85,676
+$3,551 (4.32%)
$82,450
+$4,073 (5.20%)
$90,155
+$2,959 (3.39%)
9-Month Contract$85,676
+$3,551 (4.32%)
$82,450
+$4,073 (5.20%)
$90,155
+$2,959 (3.39%)
10-Month ContractNo Assistant professor with 10-Month Contract
11-Month ContractNo Assistant professor with 11-Month Contract
12-Month ContractNo Assistant professor with 12-Month Contract
The average salary for Purdue Northwest's 22 Instructor is $58,818. By gender, the average male instructor salary is $62,857, and that of female instructor is $56,933. The salary difference between male and female instructor is $5,924, which means male instructor's salary is 10.41% higher than female instructor's salary.
Instructor Salary at Purdue University Northwest
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$58,818
-$825 (-1.38%)
$62,857
+$2,357 (3.90%)
$56,933
-$2,067 (-3.50%)
9-Month Contract$58,818
-$825 (-1.38%)
$62,857
+$2,357 (3.90%)
$56,933
-$2,067 (-3.50%)
10-Month ContractNo Instructor with 10-Month Contract
11-Month ContractNo Instructor with 11-Month Contract
12-Month ContractNo Instructor with 12-Month Contract
The average salary for Purdue Northwest's 28 Lecturer is $60,611. By gender, the average male lecturer salary is $65,116, and that of female lecturer is $52,502. The salary difference between male and female lecturer is $12,614, which means male lecturer's salary is 24.03% higher than female lecturer's salary.
Lecturer Salary at Purdue University Northwest
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$60,611
+$6,709 (12.45%)
$65,116
+$5,959 (10.07%)
$52,502
+$5,168 (10.92%)
9-Month Contract$60,611
+$6,673 (12.37%)
$65,116
+$5,518 (9.26%)
$52,502
+$5,168 (10.92%)
10-Month ContractNo Lecturer with 10-Month Contract
11-Month ContractNo Lecturer with 11-Month Contract
12-Month ContractNo Lecturer with 12-Month Contract

How Purdue Northwest Faculty Salary Compared?

Purdue Northwest's average faculty salary is $88,540. Purdue Northwest's faculty salary is higher than the national average faculty salary at four-years colleges ($73,709). Its salary is also higher than the average salary ($71,271) of four-years colleges in Indiana.
Purdue University Northwest is a Master's Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification. When compared Master's Colleges, its salary is slightly higher than national average as well as Indiana average.
2025 Faculty Salary Comparison by Category and Level
Average Faculty Salary
Purdue University Northwest$88,540
Master's Colleges$81,896
Indiana Master's Colleges$83,445
National Average (Four-years Colleges)$73,709
Four-years Indiana Colleges$71,271

Similar Schools' Faculty Salary

Compared to similar colleges such as Purdue University-Main Campus and Indiana University-Bloomington, Purdue Northwest's faculty salary is slightly higher than the average salary ($83,785). You can compare the salary to analyze or make a decision.
Average Faculty SalaryNumber of Faculty
Purdue University Northwest$88,540405
Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN$130,5292,464
Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN$108,2442,530
Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN$86,2584,528
Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN$80,277523
Ball State University Muncie, IN$75,2881,256
Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN$72,839508
University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN$72,793545
Indiana University-East Richmond, IN$72,084243
Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN$71,576343
Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN$67,962268

Frequently Asked Questions about Faculty Salary at Purdue Northwest

Here are some frequently asked questions about faculty salary at Purdue Northwest, along with detailed answers based on the latest available data.

What is the average faculty salary at Purdue Northwest?

The average faculty salary at Purdue Northwest is $88,540 for the most recent year with available data. By academic rank, the average salaries are as follows:

  • Professors: $111,728
  • Associate Professors: $90,298
  • Assistant Professors: $85,676
  • Instructors: $58,818
  • Lecturers: $60,611

How does Purdue Northwest's faculty salary compare to similar schools?

Compared to similar schools, such as PU, IU, IUPUI and 7 other similar schools, Purdue Northwest's average faculty salary is slightly higher than the average salary of similar institutions, which is $83,785. Compare them in the table above.

How does Purdue Northwest's faculty salary compare to four-years colleges nationally?

Compared to four-years colleges nationally, Purdue Northwest's average faculty salary is higher than the average salary of four-years colleges nationally, which is $73,709.

How does Purdue Northwest's faculty salary compare to Master's Colleges nationally?

Compared to Master's Colleges nationally, Purdue Northwest's average faculty salary is slightly higher than the average salary of Master's Colleges nationally, which is $81,896.

What are the salary trends for faculty at Purdue Northwest?

The salary trends for faculty at Purdue Northwest over the past few years show that the average salary has Purdue Northwest's faculty salary increased by 1.81% 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 Purdue Northwest?

The gender pay difference among faculty at Purdue Northwest is higher for male faculty by $3,494 (4.04%).

How many faculty members are included in the salary data for Purdue Northwest?

The salary data for Purdue Northwest includes a total of 224 faculty members across all ranks.

How does Purdue Northwest's faculty salary compare to state averages?

Compared to state averages for public 4-year college, Purdue Northwest's average faculty salary is higher than the average faculty salary for colleges in Indiana, which is $71,271.