As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Postdoctoral Fellowship in Seattle, WA is $204,440, equivalent to $98 per hour, $3,932 weekly, or $17,037 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 Seattle, WA vary widely, spanning from $188,972 to $240,502. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($196,343) and 75th percentile ($223,316), while top earners (90th percentile) make $240,502 per year. This $26,973 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, Seattle Postdoctoral Fellowship often earn 1.9% higher than national averages. However, Seattle currently ranks 67 statewide 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 $188,972 Seattle, WA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $196,343 Seattle, WA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $204,440 Seattle, WA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $223,316 Seattle, WA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $240,502 Seattle, WA May 01, 2026
25% $196,343 10% $188,972 90% $240,502 75% $223,316 $204,440 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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