Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary in the United States

Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary

How much does a Postdoctoral Fellowship make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the United States is $184,962. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $165,049 to $204,254, with most professionals earning between $146,920 and $221,818.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $146,920 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $165,049 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $184,962 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $204,254 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $221,818 US April 01, 2025
25% $165,049 10% $146,920 90% $221,818 75% $204,254 $184,962 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Postdoctoral Fellowship ?

A postdoctoral researcher or postdoc is a person professionally conducting research after the completion of their doctoral studies (typically a PhD). The ultimate goal of a postdoctoral research position is to pursue additional research, training, or teaching in order to have better skills to pursue a career in academia, research, or any other fields.[full citation needed] Postdocs often, but not always, have a temporary academic appointment, sometimes in preparation for an academic faculty position. They continue their studies or carry out research and further increase expertise in a special...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Postdoctoral Fellowship in the United States. The base salary for Postdoctoral Fellowship ranges from $165,049 to $204,254 with the average base salary of $184,962. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $165,049 to $204,254 with the average total cash compensation of $184,962.

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