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Postdoctoral Scientist salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 3 open job postings for Postdoctoral Scientist roles in California, updated Oct 1, 2026.
- Median base pay$145,500a year
- Typical range$80,500–$145,500Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$145,500and above
- Postings3with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Postdoctoral Scientist postings in California
- Postdoctoral Scientist - Zhang LabHoward Hughes Medical Institute · Davis, CA · $70K–$91K/yr · Posted Aug 9, 2026ApplyView posting
- Postdoctoral Scientist – Fibrosis, Liver DiseaseGilead · Remote · $127K–$164K/yr · Posted May 12, 2026ApplyView posting
- Postdoctoral Scientist – Fibrosis, Liver DiseaseGilead · Remote · $127K–$164K/yr · Posted May 10, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Postdoctoral Scientist make in California?
The median posted base pay for Postdoctoral Scientist jobs in California is $146K a year, from 3 job postings with pay at 2 companies.
What is the typical Postdoctoral Scientist pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $80.5K–$146K. The top 10% list $146K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $80.5K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Postdoctoral Scientist jobs?
The median here is $146K, against $80.5K across all 8 postings for the role.
How many Postdoctoral Scientist jobs in California list pay?
3 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.