Process Development Salary in Biotech & Pharma 2026
Based on biohired's July 13, 2026 analysis of 83 disclosed US Process Development roles in biotech and pharma, the middle 50% earn $117,912 to $169,965 annually, with a median of $140,000.
Updated daily · Last refreshed July 13, 2026
Process Development salary by seniority (US, USD)
| Level | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $77,937 – $90,200 | 7 | |
| Mid | $113,994 – $144,600 | 33 | |
| Senior | $138,831 – $172,625 | 36 | |
| Director | $187,925 – $227,700 | 7 |
Top-paying companies for Process Development (US, USD)
| Company | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| $183,250 – $222,900 | 5 | ||
| $150,750 – $197,625 | 4 | ||
| $170,000 – $170,000 | 2 | ||
| $129,125 – $172,050 | 15 | ||
| $144,375 – $153,125 | 2 | ||
| $140,000 – $169,750 | 11 | ||
| $112,039 – $169,931 | 8 | ||
| $105,700 – $144,600 | 19 |
Process Development salary by country (local currency)
| Country | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
United States (USD)
|
$117,912 – $169,965 | 83 |
Frequently asked questions
What's the average Process Development salary in biotech and pharma?
Based on biohired's July 13, 2026 analysis of 83 disclosed US Process Development roles, the middle 50% earn $117,912 to $169,965 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 $188,570 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 Merck & Co., Biogen, Synchron, Inc., Eli Lilly, GeneFab.
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.