Assistant Professor of Political Science Salary Report 2026

Q: What is the salary for a Assistant Professor of Political Science?

The median salary for a Assistant Professor of Political Science is $93,216 per year, based on 10 postings that disclosed salary (of 17 analyzed) on Daybook.com. Salaries range from $76,414 at the 10th percentile to $110,000 at the 90th percentile.

Q: What skills are required to be a Assistant Professor of Political Science?

Common skills for Assistant Professor of Political Science positions include: Graduate-level teaching, Undergraduate-level teaching, Academic writing and publication, American Politics expertise, Committee work and service.

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Assistant Professor of Political Science

Salary figures from 10 postings that disclosed salary (of 17 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for an Assistant Professor of Political Science is $93,216 per year, with salaries ranging from $76,414 at the 10th percentile to $110,000 at the 90th percentile, based on 10 postings that disclosed salary (of 17 analyzed). Key required skills for this role include graduate- and undergraduate-level teaching, academic writing and publication, American Politics expertise, and committee work and service.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$93,216

10th Percentile

$76,414

90th Percentile

$110,000

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of 17 postings analyzed

Assistant Professor of Political Science Salary Distribution

Percentile	Annual Salary	Description
10th Percentile	$76,414	Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)	$93,216	Typical salary
90th Percentile	$110,000	Senior / top earners

Based on 10 job postings with salary data

Skills for Assistant Professor of Political Science

Graduate-level teachingUndergraduate-level teachingAcademic writing and publicationAmerican Politics expertiseCommittee work and serviceComparative politics researchCurriculum developmentFace-to-face instructionGrant writing and external funding acquisitionInternational Politics

Common Employers Hiring Assistant Professor of Political Science

The George Washington University4 positions
Pepperdine University2 positions
University of Alaska2 positions
Augusta University1 positions
Barnard College1 positions

Top Locations for Assistant Professor of Political Science

Washington, DCMalibu, CAPalmer, AKAugusta, GAFort Collins, CO

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Figures from 10 postings that disclosed salary (of 17 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this