Program / Project Manager Salary in Biotech & Pharma 2026
Based on biohired's July 21, 2026 analysis of 131 disclosed US Program / Project Manager roles in biotech and pharma, the middle 50% earn $120,000 to $169,000 annually, with a median of $145,000.
Updated daily · Last refreshed July 21, 2026
Program / Project Manager salary by seniority (US, USD)
| Level | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $120,000 – $169,000 | 93 | |
| Senior | $120,000 – $177,631 | 36 |
Top-paying companies for Program / Project Manager (US, USD)
| Company | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| $123,250 – $180,500 | 36 | ||
| $150,600 – $183,250 | 4 | ||
| $163,025 – $163,875 | 2 | ||
| $151,246 – $167,900 | 6 | ||
| $148,231 – $167,193 | 2 | ||
| $155,000 – $155,000 | 2 | ||
| $142,600 – $159,125 | 7 | ||
| $134,708 – $149,416 | 3 |
Program / Project Manager salary by country (local currency)
| Country | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
United States (USD)
|
$120,000 – $169,000 | 131 |
Frequently asked questions
What's the average Program / Project Manager salary in biotech and pharma?
Based on biohired's July 21, 2026 analysis of 131 disclosed US Program / Project Manager roles, the middle 50% earn $120,000 to $169,000 annually. The median is $145,000.
How much do top-earning Program / Project Managers make in biotech?
The top 10% of Program / Project Manager roles in biotech and pharma pay $180,500 or more annually (90th percentile of disclosed US salaries).
Which biotech companies pay Program / Project Managers the most?
Among the disclosed Program / Project Manager salaries currently tracked by biohired, the top-paying biotech and pharma employers include AbbVie, Merck & Co., BeiGene, Agilent Technologies, Ipsen.
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 Program / Project Manager roles. Hourly listings are excluded. Time window: last 12 months of postings. Methodology mirrors industry standards used by Levels.fyi and Built In.