Adjunct professors typically earn an average of $2,700 to $4,000 per course, with median total earnings ranging widely from $16,000 to $47,500 per year depending on how many classes they teach. Because they are part-time contract workers, they rarely receive health insurance or retirement benefits

The average salary at McDonald's nationwide is $13.61 per hour ($28k/yr), complemented by a robust benefits package that includes tuition assistance, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive healthcare depending on if you work for a corporate owned location.