Process Development Salary in Biotech & Pharma 2026
Based on biohired's September 21, 2026 analysis of 129 disclosed US Process Development roles in biotech and pharma, the middle 50% earn $106,174 to $170,000 annually, with a median of $140,000.
Updated daily · Last refreshed September 21, 2026
Process Development salary by seniority (US, USD)
| Level | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $90,200 – $90,200 | 12 | |
| Mid | $105,700 – $144,600 | 48 | |
| Senior | $128,312 – $175,750 | 55 | |
| Director | $182,949 – $231,900 | 14 |
Top-paying companies for Process Development (US, USD)
| Company | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| $231,900 – $231,900 | 2 | ||
| $183,250 – $228,562 | 8 | ||
| $180,250 – $198,750 | 2 | ||
| $150,750 – $197,625 | 4 | ||
| $170,000 – $170,000 | 2 | ||
| $129,125 – $171,125 | 20 | ||
| $130,000 – $187,375 | 4 | ||
| $140,000 – $180,500 | 15 |
Process Development salary by country (local currency)
| Country | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
United States (USD)
|
$106,174 – $170,000 | 129 | |
Slovenia (EUR)
|
€37,800 – €54,350 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What's the average Process Development salary in biotech and pharma?
Based on biohired's September 21, 2026 analysis of 129 disclosed US Process Development roles, the middle 50% earn $106,174 to $170,000 annually. The median is $140,000.
How much do top-earning Process Developments make in biotech?
The top 10% of Process Development roles in biotech and pharma pay $197,590 or more annually (90th percentile of disclosed US salaries).
Which biotech companies pay Process Developments the most?
Among the disclosed Process Development salaries currently tracked by biohired, the top-paying biotech and pharma employers include Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Merck & Co., Novartis, Biogen, Synchron, Inc..
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 Process Development roles. Hourly listings are excluded. Time window: last 12 months of postings. Methodology mirrors industry standards used by Levels.fyi and Built In.