Policies and Guidance

 

Salaries for Postdoctoral Positions

  • As of July 1, 2025, the minimum salary for postdoctoral positions is $58,656 per year.
  • The NIH stipend rates for NRSA fellows may also be used as suggested guidance for determining postdoc salaries.
  • All grant proposals that support postdoctoral positions are strongly encouraged to include a 3% annual escalation for the salaries of postdocs.

 

Summary Table of Postdoctoral Appointment Types

Postdoctoral Appointment Types
Appointment AttributesPostdoctoral FellowAffiliate
Postdoctoral Scholar		Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow or Brittain Fellow
Term of Appointment Recommended

1-3 years;

5 years maximum

1-3 years;

5 years maximum

1-3 years;

5 years maximum

Compensation/Stipend
(Paid by)

Salary

(Georgia Tech)

Fellowship stipend

(Direct from sponsor or via Georgia Tech)

Salary

(Georgia Tech)

Compensation/Stipend Minimum

Set by EVPR/Provost

(see Salaries section above)

Set by sponsoring agency

Set by EVPR/Provost

(see Salaries section above)

Tax Reporting FormW-21099W-2
Tax Withheld by Georgia TechFederal and stateNone for U.S. citizens and permanent residentsFederal and state
Georgia Tech Worker’s Compensation InsuranceYesNoYes
Background CheckRequiredRequiredRequired
Health Insurance EligibilityUSG EmployeeStudent health insurance planUSG Employee
Retirement BenefitsTRS or ORP (with employer match)Not eligibleTRS or ORP (with employer match)
Annual Leave14 hours/month(Specified by sponsoring agency)

14 hours/month

(None if on a 9-month academic year contract)

Sick Leave8 hours/month(Specified by sponsoring agency)8 hours/month
BuzzCardRequiredRequiredRequired
Access to Georgia Tech Services*YesYesYes
Ethics and Haven Training ModuleRequiredRequiredRequired
Eligibility to be PI on an Individual Postdoctoral FellowshipYesYesYes
Eligibility to be PI on Research GrantCan be Co-PI, if school chair or unit director approvesNot EligibleCan be Co-PI, if school chair or unit director approves

 

*Including access to the Employee Assistance Program, Library, Parking and Transportation, Office of Postdoctoral Services programs and services, etc.

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