Bioinformatics Scientist Salary in Biotech & Pharma 2026
Based on biohired's July 21, 2026 analysis of 17 disclosed US Bioinformatics Scientist roles in biotech and pharma, the middle 50% earn $129,000 to $193,000 annually, with a median of $144,600.
Updated daily · Last refreshed July 21, 2026
Bioinformatics Scientist salary by seniority (US, USD)
| Level | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $111,000 – $129,600 | 6 | |
| Senior | $141,150 – $157,000 | 6 | |
| Director | $206,000 – $238,650 | 5 |
Top-paying companies for Bioinformatics Scientist (US, USD)
| Company | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| $129,800 – $245,525 | 4 | ||
| $111,000 – $175,000 | 7 | ||
| $139,625 – $161,275 | 2 |
Bioinformatics Scientist salary by country (local currency)
| Country | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
United States (USD)
|
$129,000 – $193,000 | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What's the average Bioinformatics Scientist salary in biotech and pharma?
Based on biohired's July 21, 2026 analysis of 17 disclosed US Bioinformatics Scientist roles, the middle 50% earn $129,000 to $193,000 annually. The median is $144,600.
How much do top-earning Bioinformatics Scientists make in biotech?
The top 10% of Bioinformatics Scientist roles in biotech and pharma pay $231,360 or more annually (90th percentile of disclosed US salaries).
Which biotech companies pay Bioinformatics Scientists the most?
Among the disclosed Bioinformatics Scientist salaries currently tracked by biohired, the top-paying biotech and pharma employers include Eli Lilly, Exact Sciences, BeiGene.
How is this data calculated?
Each row shows the 25th-75th percentile range (middle 50%) and median of the salary midpoints (min+max)/2 across all disclosed Bioinformatics Scientist roles. Hourly listings are excluded. Time window: last 12 months of postings. Methodology mirrors industry standards used by Levels.fyi and Built In.