How much does a Postdoctoral Fellowship make in Chicago, IL? The average Postdoctoral Fellowship salary in Chicago, IL is $178,753 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $159,577 and $206,185. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $142,117 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $159,577 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $178,753 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $206,185 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $231,161 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
25% $159,577 10% $142,117 90% $231,161 75% $206,185 $178,753 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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    Research and Development Supervisor

    3 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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178753

Average Total Cash Compensation

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177052
237162
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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 Chicago, IL. The base salary for Postdoctoral Fellowship ranges from $159,577 to $206,185 with the average base salary of $178,753. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $177,052 to $237,162 with the average total cash compensation of $203,625.

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