Median salary
$72,754
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$70k – $82.7k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
67.9%
150 of 221 roles
Live roles
221
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Postdoctoral Fellow
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| NU Northeastern University | $72,754 | 39 |
| CS Colorado State University | $65,000 | 14 |
Cleveland Clinic
|
$63,480 | 12 |
The University of Texas at Austin
|
$62,131 | 8 |
| MG Mass General Brigham | $77,362 | 7 |
Roche
|
$103,250 | 6 |
Arc Institute
|
$80,000 | 6 |
|
Argonne National Laboratory
|
$97,172 | 4 |
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How much do Postdoc roles in United States pay?
The median salary for Postdoc roles in United States is $72,754 per year. Most pay falls between $70,000 (25th percentile) and $82,650 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $63,480 to $100,000.
These figures are computed live from 221 active Postdoc roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 150 (67.9%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Postdoc roles in United States include micro1, Tri, Brookhaven National Laboratory and Argonne National Laboratory.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Postdoc salary in United States?
- The median is $72,754 per year, with most pay between $70,000 and $82,650 (25th–75th percentile), based on 150 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Postdoc salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $63,480 to $100,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $72,754. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.