Medical Affairs Salary in Biotech & Pharma 2026
Based on biohired's September 21, 2026 analysis of 241 disclosed US Medical Affairs roles in biotech and pharma, the middle 50% earn $222,900 to $270,750 annually, with a median of $245,550.
Updated daily · Last refreshed September 21, 2026
Medical Affairs salary by seniority (US, USD)
| Level | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $166,975 – $260,340 | 20 | |
| Senior | $180,500 – $269,350 | 21 | |
| Director | $231,700 – $270,750 | 190 | |
| Executive | $344,100 – $397,000 | 5 |
Top-paying companies for Medical Affairs (US, USD)
| Company | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| $382,708 – $382,708 | 2 | ||
| $310,025 – $348,100 | 3 | ||
| $279,350 – $366,800 | 3 | ||
| $255,500 – $322,500 | 3 | ||
| $306,000 – $315,000 | 4 | ||
| $239,887 – $270,750 | 28 | ||
| $232,750 – $264,000 | 64 | ||
| $262,500 – $346,875 | 6 |
Medical Affairs salary by country (local currency)
| Country | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
United States (USD)
|
$222,900 – $270,750 | 241 | |
Germany (EUR)
|
€127,315 – €165,852 | 6 | |
United Kingdom (GBP)
|
£134,100 – £134,100 | 3 | |
France (EUR)
|
€96,950 – €123,300 | 3 | |
Switzerland (CHF)
|
215,000 CHF – 256,000 CHF | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What's the average Medical Affairs salary in biotech and pharma?
Based on biohired's September 21, 2026 analysis of 241 disclosed US Medical Affairs roles, the middle 50% earn $222,900 to $270,750 annually. The median is $245,550.
How much do top-earning Medical Affairss make in biotech?
The top 10% of Medical Affairs roles in biotech and pharma pay $336,600 or more annually (90th percentile of disclosed US salaries).
Which biotech companies pay Medical Affairss the most?
Among the disclosed Medical Affairs salaries currently tracked by biohired, the top-paying biotech and pharma employers include Amgen, Eli Lilly, BeOne Medicines, Insmed, 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 Medical Affairs roles. Hourly listings are excluded. Time window: last 12 months of postings. Methodology mirrors industry standards used by Levels.fyi and Built In.