Data Scientist Salary in Biotech & Pharma 2026
Based on biohired's July 21, 2026 analysis of 42 disclosed US Data Scientist roles in biotech and pharma, the middle 50% earn $118,168 to $172,687 annually, with a median of $159,000.
Updated daily · Last refreshed July 21, 2026
Data Scientist salary by seniority (US, USD)
| Level | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $106,625 – $121,504 | 11 | |
| Senior | $141,900 – $172,687 | 30 |
Top-paying companies for Data Scientist (US, USD)
| Company | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| $144,175 – $185,100 | 3 | ||
| $166,050 – $186,350 | 4 | ||
| $149,500 – $192,750 | 7 | ||
| $141,900 – $159,125 | 10 | ||
| $117,500 – $160,000 | 7 | ||
| $113,208 – $119,624 | 2 | ||
| $107,000 – $107,000 | 2 | ||
| $78,100 – $78,100 | 2 |
Data Scientist salary by country (local currency)
| Country | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
United States (USD)
|
$118,168 – $172,687 | 42 | |
France (EUR)
|
€49,466 – €66,266 | 4 | |
Spain (EUR)
|
€63,800 – €83,315 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What's the average Data Scientist salary in biotech and pharma?
Based on biohired's July 21, 2026 analysis of 42 disclosed US Data Scientist roles, the middle 50% earn $118,168 to $172,687 annually. The median is $159,000.
How much do top-earning Data Scientists make in biotech?
The top 10% of Data Scientist roles in biotech and pharma pay $186,372 or more annually (90th percentile of disclosed US salaries).
Which biotech companies pay Data Scientists the most?
Among the disclosed Data Scientist salaries currently tracked by biohired, the top-paying biotech and pharma employers include Eli Lilly, Merck & Co., AbbVie, Johnson & Johnson, Veeva Systems.
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 Data Scientist roles. Hourly listings are excluded. Time window: last 12 months of postings. Methodology mirrors industry standards used by Levels.fyi and Built In.