Biostatistician Salary in Biotech & Pharma 2026
Based on biohired's September 21, 2026 analysis of 96 disclosed US Biostatistician roles in biotech and pharma, the middle 50% earn $159,125 to $241,214 annually, with a median of $192,500.
Updated daily · Last refreshed September 21, 2026
Biostatistician salary by seniority (US, USD)
| Level | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $129,750 – $169,300 | 10 | |
| Senior | $150,600 – $184,337 | 36 | |
| Director | $207,501 – $258,500 | 47 |
Top-paying companies for Biostatistician (US, USD)
| Company | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| $349,500 – $370,500 | 2 | ||
| $239,930 – $241,900 | 10 | ||
| $226,443 – $250,331 | 2 | ||
| $214,375 – $281,125 | 7 | ||
| $177,600 – $235,000 | 7 | ||
| $191,850 – $236,750 | 3 | ||
| $214,812 – $226,175 | 4 | ||
| $209,233 – $230,624 | 3 |
Biostatistician salary by country (local currency)
| Country | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
United States (USD)
|
$159,125 – $241,214 | 96 |
Frequently asked questions
What's the average Biostatistician salary in biotech and pharma?
Based on biohired's September 21, 2026 analysis of 96 disclosed US Biostatistician roles, the middle 50% earn $159,125 to $241,214 annually. The median is $192,500.
How much do top-earning Biostatisticians make in biotech?
The top 10% of Biostatistician roles in biotech and pharma pay $266,601 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, Cytokinetics, Exelixis, Vertex Pharma.
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.