Salaries for LOAs and postdoctoral scholars
The following are salary ranges for 2023-2024, unless otherwise noted.
Letter of Appointment (LOA) and Postdoctoral Scholar salaries
| Job type | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Salaried Administrative LOA | $39,123 annually | Maximum of Q2 of B-Range of the Administrative Salary Schedule |
| Salaried Academic Instruction LOA | $1,130.00 per credit* | Q2 of Rank I of the 9-Month Academic Salary Schedule |
| Salaried Academic Research LOA | $57,532 annually | Maximum of Q2 of Rank I of 12-month Academic Salary Schedule |
| Hourly Administrative LOA | $18.81 per hour | $31.35 per hour (Q2 of range B of the administrative salary schedule) |
| Hourly Academic Instruction LOA | $25.11 per hour, based on a per-credit minimum of $1,130* | $35.48 per hour (Q2 of rank 1 of the nine-month academic salary schedule) |
| Hourly Academic Research LOA | $27.66 per hour | $42.58 per hour (Maximum of Q2 of rank 1 of the 12-month academic salary schedule) |
| Any LOA position in the School of Medicine | Minimum of appropriate rank or range | Q2 for appropriate rank or range |
*Salary target as funding permits.
| Date hired | Min | Max |
| Academic Research Postdoc hired on or after July 1, 2023 |
$54,800 annually | Q1 of academic A Rank II: $83,806 |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Research Postdoc hired on or after July 1, 2024 |
$56,484 annually** | Q1 of academic A Rank II: $83,806* |
| Academic Research Postdoc hired on or after July 1, 2025 |
$61,008 annually*** | Q1 of academic A Rank II: $92,187 |
| Academic Instruction Postdoc hired on or after July 1, 2023 |
$50,400 annually | Q1 of academic A Rank II: $83,806 |
| Academic Instruction Postdoc hired on or after July 1, 2024 |
$52,800 annually** | Q1 of academic A Rank II: $83,806* |
| Academic Instruction Postdoc hired on or after July 1, 2025 |
$57,029 annually*** | Q1 of academic A Rank II: $92,187 |
Last updated: June 10, 2024
*As of October 1, 2024, all salary maximums have increased.
**As of July 1, 2024, all continuing and new-hire postdocs must be at the minimum for their job type: $56,484 for research, and $52,800 for instruction.
***As of July 1, 2025, all continuing and new-hire postdocs must be at the minimum for their job type: $61,008 for research and $57,029 for instruction.
Hourly Letter of Appointment
| Employee Type | Min | Max |
| Administrative Hourly LOA | $18.81 per hour | $31.35 per hour (Q2 of range B of the administrative salary schedule) |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Instruction Hourly LOA | $25.11 per hour, based on per-credit minimum of $1,130* | $35.48 per hour (Q2 of rank 1 of the nine-month academic salary schedule) |
| Academic Research Hourly LOA | $27.66 per hour | $42.205 per hour (Maximum of Q2 of rank 1 of the 12-month academic salary schedule) |
*Salary target as funding permits
Minimum: Minimum of range B of the administrative salary schedule divided by 2080 (the number of contract hours in an administrative year).
Maximum: Q2 of range B of the administrative salary schedule divided by 2080 (the number of contract hours in an administrative year).
Minimum: Three credits = three hours per week x 15 weeks in the semester, totaling 45 hours per semester. Divide the minimum paid per credit by 45 to get the hourly rate. For 15-16, the minimum academic hourly is $1,130.00 divided by 45 hours, totaling $25.11 per hour.
Maximum: A prorated percentage of the salary of Q2 of rank 1 of the nine-month academic salary schedule.
Minimum: Minimum of rank 1 of the 12-month academic salary schedule divided by 2,080 (contract hours in an administrative year).
Maximum: Q2 of rank 1 of the 12-month academic salary schedule divided by 2,080 (contract hours in an administrative year).
Salaried Letter of Appointment (LOA) salary schedule
| Employee Type | Min | Max |
| Administrative LOA | $39,123 annually | $65,205 annually (Maximum of Q2 of range B of the administrative salary schedule) |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Instruction LOA | $1,130 per credit | $3,425 per credit (Q2 of rank I of the nine-month academic salary schedule) |
| Academic Research LOA | $57,532 annually | $88,560 manually (Maximum of Q2 of rank 1 of 12-month academic salary schedule) |
Minimum: Minimum of range B of the administrative salary schedule
Maximum: Q2 of range B of the administrative salary schedule
Minimum: $1,130.00 per credit; higher salary levels can be paid to LOA faculty if approved by the appointing authority
Maximum: A prorated percentage of the salary of Q2 of Rank 1 of the 9 month Academic Salary Schedule
Minimum: Minimum of rank 1 of the 12-month academic salary schedule
Maximum: Q2 of Rank 1 of the 12-month academic salary schedule
School of Medicine Letter of Appointment (LOA) salary schedule
| Employee Type | Min | Max |
| School of Medicine | Minimum of appropriate rank or range | Q2 for appropriate rank or range |
|---|
Postdoctoral Scholar salary schedule
| Job type | Min | Max |
| Academic Research Postdoc hired on or after July 1, 2023 |
$54,800 annually | Q1 of academic A Rank II: $83,806 |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Research Postdoc hired on or after July 1, 2024 |
$56,484 annually** | Q1 of academic A Rank II: $83,806* |
| Academic Research Postdoc hired on or after July 1, 2025 |
$61,008 annually*** | Q1 of academic A Rank II: $ 92,187 |
| Academic Instruction Postdoc hired on or after July 1, 2023 |
$50,400 annually | Q1 of academic A Rank II: $83,806 |
| Academic Instruction Postdoc hired on or after July 1, 2024 |
$52,800 annually** | Q1 of academic A Rank II: $83,806* |
| Academic Instruction Postdoc hired on or after July 1, 2025 |
$57,024 annually*** | Q1 of academic A Rank II: $ 92,187 |
Last updated: June 10, 2024
*Effective October 1, 2024, all salary maximums have increased.
**As of July 1, 2024, all continuing and new hire postdocs must be at the minimum for their job type: $56,484 for research, and $52,800 for instruction.
***As of July 1, 2025, all continuing and new hire postdocs must be at the minimum for their job type: $61,008 for research, and $57,029 for instruction.