Data Scientist Salary in Biotech & Pharma 2026
Based on biohired's July 13, 2026 analysis of 38 disclosed US Data Scientist roles in biotech and pharma, the middle 50% earn $120,839 to $172,687 annually, with a median of $159,062.
Updated daily · Last refreshed July 13, 2026
Data Scientist salary by seniority (US, USD)
| Level | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $104,937 – $122,168 | 10 | |
| Senior | $141,900 – $172,125 | 27 |
Top-paying companies for Data Scientist (US, USD)
| Company | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| $177,653 – $198,361 | 2 | ||
| $176,200 – $186,350 | 3 | ||
| $144,175 – $185,100 | 3 | ||
| $140,000 – $205,000 | 5 | ||
| $123,125 – $160,000 | 6 | ||
| $141,900 – $159,125 | 10 | ||
| $113,208 – $119,624 | 2 | ||
| $78,100 – $78,100 | 2 |
Data Scientist salary by country (local currency)
| Country | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
United States (USD)
|
$120,839 – $172,687 | 38 | |
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 13, 2026 analysis of 38 disclosed US Data Scientist roles, the middle 50% earn $120,839 to $172,687 annually. The median is $159,062.
How much do top-earning Data Scientists make in biotech?
The top 10% of Data Scientist roles in biotech and pharma pay $187,462 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 Bristol Myers Squibb, Merck & Co., Eli Lilly, AbbVie, 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.