Postdoctoral Fellow Salary

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How much does a Postdoctoral Fellow make? The average Postdoctoral Fellow salary is $182,878 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $163,141 and $211,030. 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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Far Horizons Data Science Postdoctoral Fellow
Adler Planetarium - Chicago , IL
Far Horizons Data Science Postdoctoral Fellow Full Time About the Adler Planetarium The Adler Planetarium connects people to the universe and each other. Whether it is introducing a guest to the Ring ...
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Postdoctoral Fellow
Stanford University - Stanford , CA
We encourage (and financially support) our postdoctoral fellows to receive extensive training in entrepreneurship and business management from Stanford's School of Business. This is an excellent ...
LinkedIn - 16 days ago
NSF Postdoctoral Fellow - IC Design
Ixana - West Lafayette , IN
Role Overview The Postdoctoral Fellow will report to Prof. Shreyas Sen, Founder and CTO, Ixana, and will assist in research on mixed-signal circuit design for ultra-low-power body-area-communication ...
LinkedIn - 12 days ago
Postdoctoral Fellow
SMA/PD/COPPS - Chicago , IL
Salary: 55000 The Postdoctoral Fellow will have earned a Doctoral degree from an APA Accredited psychology program and will work under the direct supervision of the Staff Psychologist or Police and ...
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Postdoctoral Fellow
Grant A Gift Autism Foundation - Las Vegas , NV
The Postdoctoral Fellow will be primarily responsible for conducting evaluations for patients aged 2 to 20 years old referred through the Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP). This opportunity ...
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Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow
SoHo Psychology, PLLC - New York , NY
We are seeking dedicated Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows to join our dynamic team in a supportive and collaborative private practice setting. This position is designed for individuals looking to ...
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Postdoctoral Fellow Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Postdoctoral Fellow between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Postdoctoral Fellow in each city.

Postdoctoral Fellow Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $228,597
Washington, DC $203,543
Miami, FL $176,477
Chicago, IL $191,839
Boston, MA $205,006
New York, NY $213,601
Dallas, TX $180,500
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Average Salary Range for Postdoctoral Fellow

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
163141
211030
182878

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
181487
242911
208487
What is the average salary for Postdoctoral Fellow in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Postdoctoral Fellow in the United States. The base salary for Postdoctoral Fellow ranges from $163,141 to $211,030 with the average base salary of $182,878. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $181,487 to $242,911 with the average total cash compensation of $208,487.

View Average Salary for Postdoctoral Fellow as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $182,878 $163,141 - $211,030
Bonus $25,609 $18,346 - $31,881
Total Pay $208,487 $181,487 - $242,911
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

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Comments about Postdoctoral Fellow

What's the difference between Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Postdoctoral Fellow?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of Postdoctoral Fellow is $182,878, and the average salary of Postdoctoral Research Fellow is $180,808. The average salary of Postdoctoral Research Fellow is lower than Postdoctoral Fellow. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am a Postdoctoral Fellow, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for Postdoctoral Fellow. a Postdoctoral Fellow Salary in Oxnard, CA is $196,045 as of March 26, 2024; a Postdoctoral Fellow Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $168,979 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

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Why does the salary of a Postdoctoral Fellow vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for Postdoctoral Fellow?
Salary ranges for a Postdoctoral Fellow can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: March 26, 2024