How Much Do Postdocs Earn at Top Universities?

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Postdoctoral salaries at top 20 schools typically range from $30,000 to $40,000 annually, primarily influenced by grant funding and contract terms. In the fields of astronomy and astrophysics, salaries can vary significantly, with a range of $35,000 to $65,000, and some positions at national labs or prestigious fellowships reaching up to $100,000. The median salary for postdocs is around $40,000 per year, as indicated by statistics from the American Institute of Physics (AIP). Additionally, at some universities, postdoc salaries are publicly accessible, reflecting transparency in compensation for state employees.
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Simple question. Let's say at a top 20 school.
 
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I don't think it really goes by the school. Most post-doc salaries are grant-based, hence the contract terms, limited benefits, etc. In general however, you're looking at the $30-40k ballpark.
 
Check out this link from AIP: Figure 2

http://www.aip.org/statistics/trends/highlite/emp3/emphigh.pdf

the median seems to be around 40k a year.
 
I'm looking at postdocs now, and the salary range (in astronomy and astrophysics) is between 35k and 65k a year (higher at national labs and prize fellowships) - and there are a few in the 100k range (LANL for example).
 
JabberWalkie said:
Check out this link from AIP: Figure 2

http://www.aip.org/statistics/trends/highlite/emp3/emphigh.pdf

the median seems to be around 40k a year.

Interesting stuff... thanks for the link!
 
At my university most postdocs get paid $40,000/year. All state employees' salaries (including professors and postdocs) are available online.
 

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