Process Development Salary in Biotech & Pharma 2026
Based on biohired's July 21, 2026 analysis of 90 disclosed US Process Development roles in biotech and pharma, the middle 50% earn $117,325 to $169,982 annually, with a median of $142,300.
Updated daily · Last refreshed July 21, 2026
Process Development salary by seniority (US, USD)
| Level | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $90,200 – $90,200 | 9 | |
| Mid | $114,669 – $147,300 | 35 | |
| Senior | $137,662 – $170,500 | 39 | |
| Director | $198,500 – $231,900 | 7 |
Top-paying companies for Process Development (US, USD)
| Company | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| $231,900 – $231,900 | 2 | ||
| $183,250 – $222,900 | 5 | ||
| $180,250 – $198,750 | 2 | ||
| $150,750 – $197,625 | 4 | ||
| $170,000 – $170,000 | 2 | ||
| $129,125 – $170,200 | 17 | ||
| $144,375 – $153,125 | 2 | ||
| $140,000 – $169,750 | 11 |
Process Development salary by country (local currency)
| Country | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
United States (USD)
|
$117,325 – $169,982 | 90 |
Frequently asked questions
What's the average Process Development salary in biotech and pharma?
Based on biohired's July 21, 2026 analysis of 90 disclosed US Process Development roles, the middle 50% earn $117,325 to $169,982 annually. The median is $142,300.
How much do top-earning Process Developments make in biotech?
The top 10% of Process Development roles in biotech and pharma pay $190,635 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.