As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Postdoctoral Fellowship in the US is $184,943, equivalent to $89 per hour, $3,557 weekly, or $15,412 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Postdoctoral Fellowship in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Postdoctoral Fellowship in the US vary widely, spanning from $171,577 to $217,418. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($177,947) and 75th percentile ($201,941), while top earners (90th percentile) make $217,418 per year. This $23,994 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, District of Columbia Postdoctoral Fellowship often earn 11.3% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 45 companies and industry startups. 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 $171,577 US May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $177,947 US May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $184,943 US May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $201,941 US May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary $217,418 US May 18, 2021
25% $177,947 10% $171,577 90% $217,418 75% $201,941 $184,943 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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