Quality Control Salary in Biotech & Pharma 2026
Based on biohired's July 21, 2026 analysis of 45 disclosed US Quality Control roles in biotech and pharma, the middle 50% earn $90,000 to $150,000 annually, with a median of $118,500.
Updated daily · Last refreshed July 21, 2026
Quality Control salary by seniority (US, USD)
| Level | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $67,298 – $73,243 | 6 | |
| Mid | $88,700 – $143,125 | 16 | |
| Senior | $103,700 – $137,783 | 13 | |
| 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 | ||
| $142,500 – $142,500 | 2 | ||
| $118,120 – $137,783 | 5 | ||
| $113,625 – $138,750 | 3 | ||
| $96,500 – $103,500 | 2 | ||
| $88,700 – $103,700 | 4 |
Quality Control salary by country (local currency)
| Country | Range | Middle 50% | n |
|---|---|---|---|
United States (USD)
|
$90,000 – $150,000 | 45 |
Frequently asked questions
What's the average Quality Control salary in biotech and pharma?
Based on biohired's July 21, 2026 analysis of 45 disclosed US Quality Control roles, the middle 50% earn $90,000 to $150,000 annually. The median is $118,500.
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, Insmed, Bristol Myers Squibb.
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.