As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Postdoctoral Fellowship in California is $203,999, equivalent to $98 per hour, $3,923 weekly, or $17,000 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Postdoctoral Fellowship in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Postdoctoral Fellowship in California vary widely, spanning from $188,782 to $240,011. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($196,034) and 75th percentile ($222,849), while top earners (90th percentile) make $240,011 per year. This $26,815 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, California Postdoctoral Fellowship often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 45 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Postdoctoral Fellowship job salary. 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 $188,782 CA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $196,034 CA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $203,999 CA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $222,849 CA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $240,011 CA September 01, 2026
25% $196,034 10% $188,782 90% $240,011 75% $222,849 $203,999 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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