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Literature Professor

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March 29, 2024 3 minute read

Literature Professors specialize in the study of literature, both classic and contemporary. They teach courses on literary history, theory, and criticism, and they guide students in the analysis and interpretation of literary texts. Literature Professors may also conduct research on literature and publish their findings in academic journals.

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Salaries for Literature Professor

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$105,000

$135,000

$160,000

$135,000

San Francisco

$128,000

$160,000

$205,000

$160,000

Seattle

$87,000

$112,000

$151,000

$112,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$105,000

$135,000

$160,000

$135,000

San Francisco

$128,000

$160,000

$205,000

$160,000

Seattle

$87,000

$112,000

$151,000

$112,000

Austin

$105,000

$140,000

$185,000

$140,000

Toronto

$112,000

$136,000

$163,000

$136,000

London

£49,000

£57,000

£69,000

£57,000

Paris

€60,000

€72,000

€96,000

€72,000

Berlin

€84,000

€98,000

€115,000

€98,000

Tel Aviv

₪244,000

₪364,000

₪448,000

₪364,000

Singapore

S$84,000

S$112,000

S$139,000

S$112,000

Beijing

¥225,000

¥292,000

¥375,000

¥292,000

Shanghai

¥84,200

¥115,000

¥156,000

¥115,000

Shenzhen

¥200,000

¥250,000

¥320,000

¥250,000

Bengalaru

₹606,000

₹1,090,000

₹1,450,000

₹1,090,000

Delhi

₹126,000

₹154,000

₹189,000

₹154,000

Bars indicate relevance. All salaries presented are estimates. Completion of this course does not guarantee or imply job placement or career outcomes.

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