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University of Notre Dame Faculty Salary by Rank and Contract

Faculty Salary By Academic Rank at University of Notre Dame

The 2025 average faculty salary is $154,241 at University of Notre Dame across all academic ranks. ND's faculty salary increased by 1.61% compared to the 2024 salary.
At University of Notre Dame, by academic rank:
  • The average professor salary is $219,254, representing a 2.49% increase from the previous year (+$5,325).
  • The average associate professor salary is $145,977, representing a 4.48% increase from the previous year (+$6,255).
  • The average assistant professor salary is $135,028, representing a 2.17% increase from the previous year (+$2,863).
  • The average instructor salary is $195,000, representing a 133.53% increase from the previous year (+$111,500).
  • The average no academic rank salary is $97,776, representing a 1.35% increase from the previous year (+$1,300).

Average Salary by Academic Rank Chart

This chart summarizes average faculty salary by academic rank at University of Notre Dame 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 University of Notre Dame.
All FacultyProfessorAssociate professorAssistant professorInstructorNo academic rank
At ND, the average male faculty's salary is $167,020 and female faculty's is $128,912. The difference in salary between male and female faculty $38,108, with male faculty' annual salary being 29.56% higher than that of female faculty.
Average Faculty Salary at University of Notre Dame
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$154,241
+$2,449 (1.61%)
$167,020
+$3,065 (1.87%)
$128,912
+$2,336 (1.85%)
9-Month Contract$167,412
+$5,568 (3.44%)
$179,295
+$5,377 (3.09%)
$141,770
+$6,070 (4.47%)
10-Month Contract$54,058
+$3,467 (6.85%)
$55,251
+$1,432 (2.66%)
$52,119
+$8,345 (19.06%)
11-Month Contract$125,812
-$25,230 (-16.70%)
$126,567
-$77,600 (-38.01%)
$124,000
-$9,333 (-7.00%)
12-Month Contract$119,874
-$2,617 (-2.14%)
$127,113
-$4,047 (-3.09%)
$111,690
+$2,685 (2.46%)
The average salary for ND's 443 Professor is $219,254. By gender, the average male professor salary is $228,390, and that of female professor is $188,317. The salary difference between male and female professor is $40,073, which means male professor's salary is 21.28% higher than female professor's salary.
Professor Salary at University of Notre Dame
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$219,254
+$5,325 (2.49%)
$228,390
+$6,581 (2.97%)
$188,317
+$2,205 (1.18%)
9-Month Contract$221,363
+$7,065 (3.30%)
$228,769
+$6,254 (2.81%)
$194,153
+$9,165 (4.95%)
10-Month ContractNo Professor with 10-Month Contract
11-Month Contract$180,000
-$10,000 (-5.26%)
- $180,000
-$10,000 (-5.26%)
12-Month Contract$199,562
-$70,137 (-26.01%)
$261,795
+$12,552 (5.04%)
$168,446
-$172,851 (-50.65%)
The average salary for ND's 266 Associate professor is $145,977. By gender, the average male associate professor salary is $149,286, and that of female associate professor is $138,807. The salary difference between male and female associate professor is $10,479, which means male associate professor's salary is 7.55% higher than female associate professor's salary.
Associate professor Salary at University of Notre Dame
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$145,977
+$6,255 (4.48%)
$149,286
+$7,223 (5.08%)
$138,807
+$4,048 (3.00%)
9-Month Contract$148,239
+$6,612 (4.67%)
$151,135
+$7,705 (5.37%)
$141,704
+$4,054 (2.95%)
10-Month Contract$140,000 - $140,000
11-Month Contract$123,333 $125,000 $120,000
12-Month Contract$124,750
+$8,983 (7.76%)
$121,926
+$10,886 (9.80%)
$127,574
+$8,025 (6.71%)
The average salary for ND's 220 Assistant professor is $135,028. By gender, the average male assistant professor salary is $140,490, and that of female assistant professor is $126,836. The salary difference between male and female assistant professor is $13,654, which means male assistant professor's salary is 10.77% higher than female assistant professor's salary.
Assistant professor Salary at University of Notre Dame
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$135,028
+$2,863 (2.17%)
$140,490
+$1,854 (1.34%)
$126,836
+$5,267 (4.33%)
9-Month Contract$137,409
+$4,989 (3.77%)
$143,047
+$4,894 (3.54%)
$129,020
+$6,154 (5.01%)
10-Month ContractNo Assistant professor with 10-Month Contract
11-Month Contract$110,996 $109,496 $120,000
12-Month Contract$117,380
-$35,227 (-23.08%)
$168,564
-$99,992 (-37.23%)
$100,318
+$5,685 (6.01%)
The average salary for ND's 1 Instructor is $195,000.
Instructor Salary at University of Notre Dame
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$195,000
+$111,500 (133.53%)
- $195,000
+$111,500 (133.53%)
9-Month Contract$195,000
+$111,500 (133.53%)
- $195,000
+$111,500 (133.53%)
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 ND's 397 No academic rank is $97,776. By gender, the average male no academic rank salary is $103,927, and that of female no academic rank is $89,647. The salary difference between male and female no academic rank is $14,280, which means male no academic rank's salary is 15.93% higher than female no academic rank's salary.
No academic rank Salary at University of Notre Dame
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$97,776
+$1,300 (1.35%)
$103,927
+$1,043 (1.01%)
$89,647
+$1,971 (2.25%)
9-Month Contract$114,168
+$4,774 (4.36%)
$122,327
+$3,780 (3.19%)
$103,807
+$5,631 (5.74%)
10-Month Contract$51,961
+$1,370 (2.71%)
$55,251
+$1,432 (2.66%)
$46,260
+$2,486 (5.68%)
11-Month Contract$135,305
-$2,751 (-1.99%)
$152,958
-$51,209 (-25.08%)
$100,000
-$5,000 (-4.76%)
12-Month Contract$111,863
+$951 (0.86%)
$119,006
+$117 (0.10%)
$102,737
+$4,589 (4.68%)

How ND Faculty Salary Compared?

ND's average faculty salary is $154,241. ND's faculty salary is much higher than the national average faculty salary at four-years colleges ($73,709). Its salary is also well above the average salary ($71,271) of four-years colleges in Indiana.
University of Notre Dame is a R1: Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification. When compared R1: Doctoral Universities, its salary is higher than national average as well as Indiana average.
2025 Faculty Salary Comparison by Category and Level
Average Faculty Salary
University of Notre Dame$154,241
R1: Doctoral Universities$128,754
Indiana R1: Doctoral Universities$131,005
National Average (Four-years Colleges)$73,709
Four-years Indiana Colleges$71,271

Similar Schools' Faculty Salary

Compared to similar colleges such as Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and DePauw University, ND's faculty salary is much higher than the average salary ($84,766). You can compare the salary to analyze or make a decision.
Average Faculty SalaryNumber of Faculty
University of Notre Dame$154,2411,526
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN$105,538203
DePauw University Greencastle, IN$90,845209
Saint Meinrad School of Theology St. Meinrad, IN$88,84416
Butler University Indianapolis, IN$86,789574
Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN$85,800104
Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN$85,658372
Hanover College Hanover, IN$78,073173
University of Evansville Evansville, IN$77,820244
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN$74,2201,061
Earlham College Richmond, IN$74,075113

Frequently Asked Questions about Faculty Salary at ND

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

What is the average faculty salary at ND?

The average faculty salary at ND is $154,241 for the most recent year with available data. By academic rank, the average salaries are as follows:

  • Professors: $219,254
  • Associate Professors: $145,977
  • Assistant Professors: $135,028
  • Instructors: $195,000
  • Lecturers: N/A

How does ND's faculty salary compare to similar schools?

Compared to similar schools, such as RHIT, DePauw, Saint Meinrad School of Theology and 7 other similar schools, ND's average faculty salary is much higher than the average salary of similar institutions, which is $84,766. Compare them in the table above.

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

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

How does ND's faculty salary compare to R1: Doctoral Universities nationally?

Compared to R1: Doctoral Universities nationally, ND's average faculty salary is higher than the average salary of R1: Doctoral Universities nationally, which is $128,754.

What are the salary trends for faculty at ND?

The salary trends for faculty at ND over the past few years show that the average salary has ND's faculty salary increased by 1.61% 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 ND?

The gender pay difference among faculty at ND is higher for male faculty by $38,108 (29.56%).

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

The salary data for ND includes a total of 1,327 faculty members across all ranks.

How does ND's faculty salary compare to state averages?

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