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Postdoctoral Scholar salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 20 open job postings for Postdoctoral Scholar roles at 3 companies, updated Oct 4, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Postdoctoral Scholar: postings by posted pay20 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 2 bands from $65K to $75K. Median $70.2K; middle half $66.5K–$70.5K.Median $70.2K$65K$75K

Postings per pay band: $65K–$70K: 9; $70K–$75K: 11.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$70.2K median · $70.2K–$71K typical · 14 postingsEntry level: middle half $70.2K–$71K, median $70.2K
  2. Mid level$66.5K median · $66.5K–$67.5K typical · 6 postingsMid level: middle half $66.5K–$67.5K, median $66.5K

Companies hiring

  1. USC$70.2K median · $70.2K–$71K typical · 14 postingsUSC: middle half $70.2K–$71K, median $70.2K
  2. Osu$66.5K median · $66.5K–$66.5K typical · 4 postingsOsu: middle half $66.5K–$66.5K, median $66.5K
  3. Wpi2 postings · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. USC · $70.2K median · 14 postings
  2. Osu · $66.5K median · 4 postings

By location

  1. United States$70.2K median · $66.5K–$70.5K typical · 20 postingsUnited States: middle half $66.5K–$70.5K, median $70.2K
  2. California$70.5K median · $70.2K–$71K typical · 13 postingsCalifornia: middle half $70.2K–$71K, median $70.5K
  3. Los Angeles, CA$70.5K median · $70.2K–$71K typical · 13 postingsLos Angeles, CA: middle half $70.2K–$71K, median $70.5K
  4. Ohio$66.5K median · $66.5K–$66.5K typical · 4 postingsOhio: middle half $66.5K–$66.5K, median $66.5K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $66.5K median, $66.5K–$70.5K typical, from 9 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 0–1 years$70.2K median · $65.2K–$71.9K typical · 6 postings0–1 years: middle half $65.2K–$71.9K, median $70.2K

Newest Postdoctoral Scholar postings

  1. Postdoctoral Scholar - Research AssociateUSC · United States · $70K–$70.3K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Postdoctoral Scholar - Research AssociateUSC · Los Angeles, CA · $70K–$70.3K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Postdoctoral Scholar - Research AssociateUSC · Los Angeles, CA · $68.5K–$72.5K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Postdoctoral Scholar - Research AssociateUSC · Los Angeles, CA · $70K–$70.3K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Postdoctoral ScholarWpi · Worcester, MA · $65K–$70K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Postdoctoral Scholar make?

The median posted base pay for Postdoctoral Scholar jobs is $70.2K a year, from 20 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Postdoctoral Scholar pay range?

The middle half of postings list $66.5K–$70.5K. The top 10% list $71K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $65.2K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Postdoctoral Scholar jobs?

By median posted pay: USC ($70.2K), Osu ($66.5K).

How does Postdoctoral Scholar pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $70.2K, Mid level $66.5K.

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