Quality Control Salary in Biotech & Pharma 2026
Based on biohired's September 21, 2026 analysis of 91 disclosed US Quality Control roles in biotech and pharma, the middle 50% earn $86,600 to $146,150 annually, with a median of $112,350.
Updated daily · Last refreshed September 21, 2026
Quality Control salary by seniority (US, USD)
| Level | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $66,300 – $72,400 | 14 | |
| Mid | $88,450 – $123,150 | 39 | |
| Senior | $103,700 – $132,048 | 17 | |
| Director | $160,500 – $204,092 | 21 |
Top-paying companies for Quality Control (US, USD)
| Company | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| $233,750 – $261,250 | 2 | ||
| $145,402 – $213,007 | 3 | ||
| $160,500 – $192,400 | 5 | ||
| $185,575 – $191,925 | 2 | ||
| $160,100 – $185,700 | 2 | ||
| $139,925 – $216,000 | 4 | ||
| $142,500 – $142,500 | 2 | ||
| $121,831 – $131,774 | 2 |
Quality Control salary by country (local currency)
| Country | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
United States (USD)
|
$86,600 – $146,150 | 91 | |
Ireland (EUR)
|
€55,182 – €66,941 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What's the average Quality Control salary in biotech and pharma?
Based on biohired's September 21, 2026 analysis of 91 disclosed US Quality Control roles, the middle 50% earn $86,600 to $146,150 annually. The median is $112,350.
How much do top-earning Quality Controls make in biotech?
The top 10% of Quality Control roles in biotech and pharma pay $198,000 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 Scholar Rock, Takeda, Eli Lilly, Xenon Pharmaceuticals, Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
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.