Quality Assurance Salary in Biotech & Pharma 2026
Based on biohired's September 21, 2026 analysis of 157 disclosed US Quality Assurance roles in biotech and pharma, the middle 50% earn $102,063 to $180,500 annually, with a median of $144,000.
Updated daily · Last refreshed September 21, 2026
Quality Assurance salary by seniority (US, USD)
| Level | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $67,313 – $81,756 | 4 | |
| Mid | $86,177 – $144,250 | 52 | |
| Senior | $105,350 – $164,850 | 55 | |
| Director | $166,050 – $235,510 | 43 |
Top-paying companies for Quality Assurance (US, USD)
| Company | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| $214,275 – $251,425 | 2 | ||
| $202,125 – $247,275 | 2 | ||
| $208,537 – $238,612 | 2 | ||
| $144,235 – $238,841 | 3 | ||
| $209,500 – $231,250 | 3 | ||
| $163,500 – $173,500 | 3 | ||
| $132,378 – $164,647 | 3 | ||
| $159,000 – $180,500 | 24 |
Quality Assurance salary by country (local currency)
| Country | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
United States (USD)
|
$102,063 – $180,500 | 157 | |
Italy (EUR)
|
€39,165 – €60,875 | 4 | |
Germany (EUR)
|
€77,300 – €84,794 | 3 | |
Austria (EUR)
|
€53,656 – €60,186 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What's the average Quality Assurance salary in biotech and pharma?
Based on biohired's September 21, 2026 analysis of 157 disclosed US Quality Assurance roles, the middle 50% earn $102,063 to $180,500 annually. The median is $144,000.
How much do top-earning Quality Assurances make in biotech?
The top 10% of Quality Assurance roles in biotech and pharma pay $222,962 or more annually (90th percentile of disclosed US salaries).
Which biotech companies pay Quality Assurances the most?
Among the disclosed Quality Assurance salaries currently tracked by biohired, the top-paying biotech and pharma employers include Vertex Pharma, Xenon Pharmaceuticals, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, AstraZeneca, Insmed.
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 Quality Assurance roles. Hourly listings are excluded. Time window: last 12 months of postings. Methodology mirrors industry standards used by Levels.fyi and Built In.