As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Postdoctoral Fellowship in Harvard, MA is $196,990, equivalent to $95 per hour, $3,788 weekly, or $16,416 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 Harvard, MA vary widely, spanning from $182,295 to $231,764. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($189,298) and 75th percentile ($215,192), while top earners (90th percentile) make $231,764 per year. This $25,894 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, Harvard Postdoctoral Fellowship often earn 2.1% higher than national averages. 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 $182,295 Harvard, MA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $189,298 Harvard, MA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $196,990 Harvard, MA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $215,192 Harvard, MA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $231,764 Harvard, MA September 01, 2026
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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 Harvard, MA. The base salary for Postdoctoral Fellowship ranges from $189,298 to $215,192 with the average base salary of $196,990. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $267,849 to $314,861 with the average total cash compensation of $289,606.

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About Harvard, Massachusetts    Harvard is a quiet affluent town in Worcester County, Massachusetts. The town is located 25 miles west-northwest of Boston, in eastern Massachusetts. ....More

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