Biostatistician Salary in Biotech & Pharma 2026
Based on biohired's July 21, 2026 analysis of 48 disclosed US Biostatistician roles in biotech and pharma, the middle 50% earn $168,275 to $244,299 annually, with a median of $209,750.
Updated daily · Last refreshed July 21, 2026
Biostatistician salary by seniority (US, USD)
| Level | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $113,000 – $166,537 | 6 | |
| Senior | $147,900 – $178,496 | 12 | |
| Director | $218,000 – $270,928 | 29 |
Top-paying companies for Biostatistician (US, USD)
| Company | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| $349,500 – $370,500 | 2 | ||
| $240,786 – $249,157 | 8 | ||
| $214,375 – $314,125 | 7 | ||
| $218,500 – $251,500 | 5 | ||
| $218,000 – $218,000 | 2 | ||
| $185,625 – $193,875 | 2 | ||
| $182,550 – $187,600 | 3 | ||
| $169,437 – $202,312 | 2 |
Biostatistician salary by country (local currency)
| Country | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
United States (USD)
|
$168,275 – $244,299 | 48 |
Frequently asked questions
What's the average Biostatistician salary in biotech and pharma?
Based on biohired's July 21, 2026 analysis of 48 disclosed US Biostatistician roles, the middle 50% earn $168,275 to $244,299 annually. The median is $209,750.
How much do top-earning Biostatisticians make in biotech?
The top 10% of Biostatistician roles in biotech and pharma pay $314,697 or more annually (90th percentile of disclosed US salaries).
Which biotech companies pay Biostatisticians the most?
Among the disclosed Biostatistician salaries currently tracked by biohired, the top-paying biotech and pharma employers include Lantheus, Bristol Myers Squibb, Exelixis, Vertex Pharma, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals.
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 Biostatistician roles. Hourly listings are excluded. Time window: last 12 months of postings. Methodology mirrors industry standards used by Levels.fyi and Built In.