Annual salary
$71,491
California · public university · 2026-27
University of California Postdoctoral Scholars salary scale, 2026-27
Table 23: Postdoctoral Scholar experience-based salary/stipend minimum, fiscal-year scale (2026-27), as University of California Office of the President publishes it, every cell. Pick a column and step in the calculator to see the annual, monthly and per-day figure.
- The 2026-27 scale starts at $71,491 (Postdoctoral Scholar, experience level Level 0 (0 - 11 months)) and tops out at $85,736 (Postdoctoral Scholar, experience level Level 5 (60 - 71 months)), per University of California Office of the President (effective ).
- The grid has 1 title columns and 6 experience level rows.
- This is a systemwide table: it applies across the University of California's ten campuses, as published by University of California Office of the President. Individual appointments can be paid above the scale; see the notes under the table.
Table 23: Postdoctoral Scholar experience-based salary/stipend minimum, fiscal-year scale (2026-27)
| Experience Level \ Title | Postdoctoral Scholar |
|---|---|
| Level 0 (0 - 11 months) | $71,491 |
| Level 1 (12 - 23 months) | $74,140 |
| Level 2 (24 - 35 months) | $76,881 |
| Level 3 (36 - 47 months) | $79,727 |
| Level 4 (48 - 59 months) | $82,677 |
| Level 5 (60 - 71 months) | $85,736 |
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Per month (12)
$5,957.58
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| Experience Level | Salary | vs. selected |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 (12 - 23 months) | $74,140 | +$2,649 |
| Level 2 (24 - 35 months) | $76,881 | +$5,390 |
| Level 3 (36 - 47 months) | $79,727 | +$8,236 |
| Level 4 (48 - 59 months) | $82,677 | +$11,186 |
| Level 5 (60 - 71 months) | $85,736 | +$14,245 |
Worked example as rendered: Postdoctoral Scholar, experience level Level 0 (0 - 11 months) = $71,491 a year, $5,957.58 a month spread over 12 months. Monthly and daily figures are arithmetic on the published annual cell, before any supplement, stipend or deduction.
Fiscal-year (12-month) basis; annual rates effective 10/1/2026.
These are MINIMUM rates per experience level (table note 3), not fixed salaries; covers Postdoctoral Scholar - Employee, - Fellow, - Paid Direct and Interim Postdoctoral Scholar - Employee.
Appointment at Experience Level 5 is by exception (table note 4). Monthly columns omitted.
For exclusively represented employees the scale applies to the extent provided for in the Memorandum of Understanding (HEERA note on the table).
- Soft spot: Minimum rates by experience level, not a fixed pay grid.
Questions people ask
What is the starting salary for full-time faculty at University of California Postdoctoral Scholars?
$71,491 on Postdoctoral Scholar at experience level Level 0 (0 - 11 months) of the 2026-27 schedule (University of California Office of the President). Placement depends on degrees and experience, which is what the title and experience level encode.
What is the top of the University of California Postdoctoral Scholars faculty salary schedule?
$85,736, at experience level Level 5 (60 - 71 months) on Postdoctoral Scholar (2026-27), before any doctoral stipend, overload or extra-duty pay not printed on the grid.
Other University of California salary scales
- University of California Business/Economics/Engineering Professor Seriesfrom $111,400
- University of California Lecturers (Continuing Appointment)from $73,817
- University of California Lecturers (Pre-Six Year)from $73,817
- University of California Librarian Series (Non-Represented)from $71,010
- University of California Librarian Series (Represented, Unit 17)from $74,752
- University of California Professional Research Series (Non-Represented)from $98,500
- University of California Professional Research Series (Represented)from $96,700
- University of California Professor Seriesfrom $84,100
- University of California Project Scientist Series (Non-Represented)from $80,200
- University of California Project Scientist Series (Represented)from $79,400
- University of California Specialist Series (Non-Represented)from $57,600
- University of California Specialist Series (Represented)from $57,000
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