Postdoctoral Scholar Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

How much does a Postdoctoral Scholar make in Columbia, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Columbia, SC is $45,161. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,625 to $50,482, with most professionals earning between $36,496 and $55,326.

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December 16, 2022

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March 08, 2023

Works with faculty and partners to identify new research opportunities and plan for each accordingly.

March 30, 2023

Train talented transdisciplinary postdoctoral trainees to become independent scientists in obesity and CVD capable of working within and leading transdisciplinary research teams.

November 10, 2022

Review of applications will begin immediately, and priority given to those received by September 15, 2019.

January 14, 2023

Manages the administrative component of the online content management system (OJS), working closely with Research Librarians.

February 14, 2023

Develop new bioinformatic service offerings to reflect advances in the field of bioinformatics and current research needs of clients.

March 12, 2023

Demonstrate the ability to provide support to the peers and collaborative partners and other students, have excellent communications skills and be able to articulate clearly the scientific and technical needs in the field, set clear goals and work within an interdisciplinary setting.

March 24, 2023

Postdoctoral Scholars are engaged in full-time mentored advanced training to enhance professional skills and research independence, and perform primarily research and scholarship under the direction and supervision of University faculty mentors.

April 11, 2023

Assists with annual Interview Program, Summer Academy, and other activities of the Presidential Scholars Program, as needed.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Postdoctoral Scholar in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

40625

50482

45161

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

41013

51241

45607

What is the average salary for Postdoctoral Scholar in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Postdoctoral Scholar in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Postdoctoral Scholar ranges from $40,625 to $50,482 with the average base salary of $45,161. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,013 to $51,241 with the average total cash compensation of $45,607.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$45,161	$40,625 - $50,482
Bonus	$446	$387 - $759
Total Pay	$45,607	$41,013 - $51,241

* 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.

Postdoctoral Scholar Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,892 - $48,328	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,581 - $50,427	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,389 - $52,674	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,561 - $49,159	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,705 - $50,580	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,584 - $51,673	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC

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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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