How much does a Pharmaceutical Chemist make?
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$120,692
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Pharmaceutical Chemist is $120,692 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $96,105 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $24,587 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Chemist | $63,765 /yr |
| Senior Chemist | $93,831 /yr |
| Chemist IV | $110,284 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Pharmaceutical Chemist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Pharmaceutical Chemist in United States. Employers include Cephazone Pharma, APPCO Pharma and Par Pharmaceutical Companies.
Top Paying Companies
For Pharmaceutical Chemist in United States
| 1 | Cephazone Pharma | $147,473 | |
| 2 | APPCO Pharma | $132,454 | |
| 3 | Par Pharmaceutical Companies | $131,653 | |
| 4 | MSN Group of Companies | $111,568 | |
| 5 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals | $109,079 | |
| 6 | Novel Laboratories | $103,709 | |
| 7 | Chemtex | $88,522 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Pharmaceutical Chemist in United States
The top 4 paying industries for a Pharmaceutical Chemist in United States are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $147,473, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $131,653, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $103,709 and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $88,522.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$131,653
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The top paying company in Manufacturing for Pharmaceutical Chemist is Cephazone Pharma.
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Pharmaceutical Chemist pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Pharmaceutical Chemist is $96,105 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Pharmaceutical Chemist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 159 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Pharmaceutical Chemist employees.
The highest salary for a Pharmaceutical Chemist in United States is $153,485 per year.
The lowest salary for a Pharmaceutical Chemist in United States is $60,177 per year.
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