How much does a college professor make?

Do you have any idea how much a college professor makes? Today we will discover the main functions of this professional and what factors will influence the remuneration of these professionals.

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How much does a public and private college professor earn?

The salaries of teachers in public and private schools vary significantly from each other and within their own areas.

Private college

According to the website Vagas.com, the position of university professor in a private college, starting from values such as R$ 3,231, reaching values of R$ 7,523 reais.

But the average salary is R$ 4,909 reais, with specific training according to the requirements of each vacancy.

However, it will depend a lot on the place where you work, the course you teach, the teacher's experience and their specializations.

public college

Now for professionals who work at federal universities, there is a difference as it will vary according to different criteria, such as degrees, level, class and the number of hours that the professional dedicates to the university.

Degrees vary according to the professional's degree, advanced degrees, master's degrees and doctorates. The class ranges from assistant, to assistant, deputy, associate and finally to full-time employee.

And for federal teachers, category salaries are generally regulated by the Federation of Teachers' Unions of Federal Higher Education Institutions (Proifes), varying according to their qualifications and levels.

This regulation is also divided according to the number of hours worked per week, which can be 20 hours, 40 hours or DE, exclusive dedication.

Let's see how much a college professor earns according to his classes and hours:

20 hours per week

• Holder: R$ 4,774.42 to R$ 7,519.71;
• Associated: R$ 4,340 to R$ 6,836.10;
• Deputy: R$ 3,086.87 to R$ 4,861.82;
• Assistant R$ 2,601.15 to R$ 4,096.81;
• Auxiliary: R$ 2,348.14 to R$ 3,698.32.

40 hours per week

• Holder: R$ 6,684.19 to R$ 12,449.30
• Associated: R$ 6,076.54 to R$ 11,317.55;
• Deputy: R$ 4,321.61 to R$ 8,049.01
• Assistant R$3,641.61 to R$ 6,782.50;
• Auxiliary: R$ 3,287.39 to R$ 6,122.77.

Exclusive dedication – DE

• Holder: R$9,548.84 to R$ 20,530.01;
• Associated: R$ 8,680.76 to R$18,663.64;
• Deputy: R$ 6,173.73 to R$ 13,273.52;
• Assistant: R$ 5,202.30 to R$ 11,184.95;
• Auxiliary: R$ 4,696.28 to R$ 10,097.00.

On the Proifes website you can also find a benefits accrual calculator to get an idea of how much a college professor earns.

It is very important to take into account the factors that affect the final salary of this professional, such as the type of institution, the region of the country, the subjects taught and teaching levels.

The professional's experience, qualifications and the contract signed at the time of hiring are also taken into account.