NIH Pay Scale

NIH FY2026 Postdoctoral Trainee Stipends
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Postdoctoral Trainees and Fellows

Career Level Yrs. of Experience Stipend for FY 2026 Monthly Stipend
Postdoctoral 0 $63,480 $5,290
1 $63,900 $5,325
2 $64,380 $5,365
3 $66,948 $5,579
4 $69,180 $5,765
5 $71,748 $5,979
6 $74,424 $6,202
7 or more $77,076 $6,423