Post Doctoral Fellow
H-1B Salary Data · 79 certified filings
$66,126Avg. Salary
$48,500Minimum
$99,308Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Post Doctoral Fellow is $66,126 — 46% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 79 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Post Doctoral Fellow?
The average H-1B salary for Post Doctoral Fellow is $66,126 based on 79 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $48,500 to $99,308.
$66,126
Average
$48,500
Minimum
$99,308
Maximum
79
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Post Doctoral Fellow
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska | $67,098 | 13 |
| University of Colorado Denver | $61,492 | 12 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $59,621 | 8 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $64,818 | 6 |
| Henry Ford Health System | $62,454 | 5 |
| Amgen Inc. | $96,801 | 4 |
| WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY | $62,624 | 3 |
| BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | $80,000 | 3 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $63,478 | 3 |
| Indiana University | $64,342 | 3 |
Section 2
Post Doctoral Fellow Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks, AK | $71,848 | 8 |
| Worcester, MA | $65,057 | 7 |
| Detroit, MI | $62,518 | 8 |
| Aurora, CO | $61,492 | 12 |
| Little Rock, AR | $58,746 | 9 |
Related Roles
Research Technician ($63,545)
Senior Scientist ($118,601)
Research Economist ($125,474)
Research Associate Ii ($73,731)
Postdoctoral Scholar Employee ($74,172)
Life Science Research Professional 2 ($83,041)
Medical Physicist ($152,741)
Senior Research Scientist ($133,795)
Postdoctoral Research Associate ($68,685)
Researcher ($130,292)
Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Science. Updated: Q1 FY2025.