As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Postdoctoral Fellowship in the US is $184,945, equivalent to $89 per hour, $3,557 weekly, or $15,412 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Postdoctoral Fellowship in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Postdoctoral Fellowship in the US vary widely, spanning from $170,494 to $217,828. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($177,381) and 75th percentile ($202,157), while top earners (90th percentile) make $217,828 per year. This $24,776 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Bioinformatics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Postdoctoral Fellowship often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 45 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Postdoctoral Fellowship Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $170,494 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $177,381 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $184,945 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $202,157 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $217,828 US January 01, 2026
25% $177,381 10% $170,494 90% $217,828 75% $202,157 $184,945 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 $177,381 to $202,157 with the average base salary of $184,945. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $174,728 to $234,048 with the average total cash compensation of $200,954.

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