Below is information on salaries and other forms of compensation for postdocs.
Section 1. Minimum Salaries
The University requires that the salaries of newly appointed Postdoctoral Research Scholars (FP01), Postdoctoral Research Fellows (FP02), and non-NRSA Postdoctoral Research Fellows (FP03) meet or exceed NIH/NRSA minimum salary guidelines, regardless of the source of funds.
As of July 1, 2024, all current and new postdoctoral research scholars’ and fellows' salaries must meet or exceed the 2024-2025 NIH minimum for 0 years of experience ($61,008). The salary minimum is for a full-time postdoctoral appointee. Those postdoctoral appointees appointed for a lower percentage of time must be provided a salary proportional to the percent appointment (see "appointments” section on standard appointments less than 100%). The employing department may pay beyond the NIH minimum if their budget allows. Departments are expected to make salary adjustments for existing postdoctoral appointees to keep their salaries at or above minimum NIH levels.
The NIH minimum salary for postdoctoral appointees is adjusted each year. The Graduate College will update these minimums following their publication by the NIH. For budget planning purposes, departments are encouraged to budget for annual salary increases of 3% to maintain postdoctoral salaries in alignment with the NIH minimum.
As of April 23, 2024, NIH recommends the following salaries determined by years of experience for FY 2024.The Graduate College recommends that departments follow the guidelines listed below for years of experience levels beyond Year 0, unless budget limitations, documented poor performance, and/or grant requirements make such adjustment impractical or unwarranted.
Years of Experience | Stipend for FY 2024 (updated) |
|---|---|
0 | $61,008 ($5,084 monthly) |
1 | $61,428 ($5,119 monthly) |
2 | $61,884 ($5,157 monthly) |
3 | $64,356 ($5,363 monthly) |
4 | $66,492 ($5,541 monthly) |
5 | $68,964 ($5,747 monthly) |
6 | $71,532 ($5,961 monthly) |
7 or more | $74,088 ($6,174 monthly) |
Budgeting for Postdoctoral Salaries. A reasonable estimate of the new stipend levels, if submitting a grant before the recommendations are released at the beginning of each calendar year, is to project an annual 3% increase in postdoctoral salaries.
If you have salary questions regarding Postdoctoral Research Scholars (FP01), NRSA Postdoctoral Research Fellows (FP02), or non-NRSA Postdoctoral Fellows please contact the Senior Human Resources Director in the Graduate College.
Section 2. Other Forms of Monetary Compensation (FP01s only)
Coming later Fall 2024