Side-by-side distribution
Biotech Research
$99,475
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 43.3%
- Live roles
- 231
Pharmacist
$98,614
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 46.2%
- Live roles
- 132
Highest-paying jobs
Principal Scientist / Associate Director, Agentic AI Research for Materials Science
Equity Quantitative Research Associate
Equity Quantitative Research Associate
Client Investment Research Associate
Commodities Research Associate
Research Associate, Quantitative Developer
Research Associate, Quantitative Developer
Associate Director, Integrated Research Management
Research Associate - Thin Films
Associate Director, Externally Sponsored Research Contracts
Highest-paying jobs
Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC)
Care Management Pharmacist
Lead Compounding Pharmacist - Romeoville, IL
Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist
Compliance Pharmacist, Dispense & Fulfillment
Pharmacist In Charge (Specialty) - Lufkin, TX
Pharmacist
Superintendent Pharmacist
Per Diem Pharmacist, Strut
Clinical Pharmacist
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
|
$86,150 | 7 |
| BT BTIG | $128,750 | 4 |
|
Bridgewater Associates LP
|
$220,195 | 3 |
|
Bridgewater Associates
|
$220,195 | 3 |
|
Revolution Medicines
|
$199,000 | 3 |
Epicrispr Biotechnologies
|
$105,000 | 3 |
KBRA
|
$105,000 | 3 |
Arc Institute
|
$99,250 | 3 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $97,225 | 16 |
|
Montu UK
|
$87,536 | 11 |
|
Hims & Hers
|
$130,000 | 4 |
| SH Shields Health Solutions | $127,500 | 4 |
Felix
|
$76,397 | 4 |
|
Ro
|
$137,998 | 3 |
|
House Rx
|
$135,000 | 3 |
Pharmacy2U
|
$75,277 | 3 |
Biotech Research salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $220,195 | 5 |
| New York | $127,500 | 14 |
| San Francisco | $94,000 | 17 |
| Boston | $87,000 | 6 |
| Los Angeles | $80,000 | 4 |
Pharmacist salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| London | $94,064 | 18 |
Biotech Research vs Pharmacist: which pays more?
The median for Biotech Research is $99,475 per year (typically $80,335–$125,700), versus $98,614 for Pharmacist ($82,252–$127,920). That puts Biotech Research about 1% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Biotech Research and Pharmacist are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.