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Postdoctoral Scientist salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 7 open job postings for Postdoctoral Scientist roles in United States, updated Oct 1, 2026.

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

Newest Postdoctoral Scientist postings in United States

Postdoctoral Scientist - Neuropharmacology ResearchUscareers Rtiinc · Triangle, VA · $55K–$60K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026Apply View posting
Postdoctoral Scientist - Feder LabHoward Hughes Medical Institute · Washington, DC · $70K–$91K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026Apply View posting
Postdoctoral Scientist - Mendell LabHoward Hughes Medical Institute · University of Texas, TX · $70K–$91K/yr · Posted Aug 9, 2026Apply View posting
Postdoctoral Scientist - Zhang LabHoward Hughes Medical Institute · Davis, CA · $70K–$91K/yr · Posted Aug 9, 2026Apply View posting
Postdoctoral Scientist – Fibrosis, Liver DiseaseGilead · Remote · $127K–$164K/yr · Posted May 12, 2026Apply View posting
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The median posted base pay for Postdoctoral Scientist jobs in United States is $80.5K a year, from 7 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

The middle half of postings list $80.5K–$146K. The top 10% list $146K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $57.5K or less.

The median here is $80.5K, against $80.5K across all 8 postings for the role.

7 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.