Quality Control Salary in Biotech & Pharma 2026
Based on biohired's July 11, 2026 analysis of 41 disclosed US Quality Control roles in biotech and pharma, the middle 50% earn $90,000 to $150,000 annually, with a median of $122,000.
Updated daily · Last refreshed July 11, 2026
Quality Control salary by seniority (US, USD)
| Level | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $67,000 – $73,525 | 5 | |
| Mid | $93,275 – $144,375 | 14 | |
| Senior | $108,012 – $142,337 | 12 | |
| Director | $97,332 – $196,600 | 10 |
Top-paying companies for Quality Control (US, USD)
| Company | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| $192,400 – $197,675 | 3 | ||
| $132,550 – $172,650 | 3 | ||
| $106,000 – $150,500 | 3 | ||
| $128,625 – $148,875 | 2 | ||
| $142,500 – $142,500 | 2 | ||
| $118,120 – $137,783 | 5 | ||
| $96,500 – $103,500 | 2 | ||
| $92,450 – $99,950 | 2 |
Quality Control salary by country (local currency)
| Country | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
United States (USD)
|
$90,000 – $150,000 | 41 |
Frequently asked questions
What's the average Quality Control salary in biotech and pharma?
Based on biohired's July 11, 2026 analysis of 41 disclosed US Quality Control roles, the middle 50% earn $90,000 to $150,000 annually. The median is $122,000.
How much do top-earning Quality Controls make in biotech?
The top 10% of Quality Control roles in biotech and pharma pay $192,400 or more annually (90th percentile of disclosed US salaries).
Which biotech companies pay Quality Controls the most?
Among the disclosed Quality Control salaries currently tracked by biohired, the top-paying biotech and pharma employers include Eli Lilly, Vertex Pharma, Catalent, AbbVie, 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 Control roles. Hourly listings are excluded. Time window: last 12 months of postings. Methodology mirrors industry standards used by Levels.fyi and Built In.