Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$116,572 / yrTotal Pay
$79,118 / yrBase Pay
$37,455 / yrAdditional Pay

$116,572

 / yr
$70K$198K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative is $116,572 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $79,118 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 $37,455 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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Total Pay Trajectory

For Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

$116,572 /yr
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
$115,277 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative in United States. Employers include Eisai, Amarin and Novartis.

1
Eisai
$231,399/yr
2
Amarin
$227,807/yr
4
Janssen
$205,708/yr
5
Bayer
$203,452/yr
7
Lupin
$199,779/yr
9
Pfizer
$198,534/yr

What are total pay estimates for a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative at different companies?

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Eli Lilly and Company
4.1
Pharmaceuticals Sales RepresentativeSee 128 salaries from all locations

$170,453

 / yr

$192,858

 / yr
Pfizer
4.1
Pharmaceuticals Sales RepresentativeSee 113 salaries from all locations

$177,587

 / yr
AstraZeneca
4.1
Pharmaceuticals Sales RepresentativeSee 91 salaries from all locations

$170,586

 / yr
IQVIA
4.0
Pharmaceuticals Sales RepresentativeSee 86 salaries from all locations

$145,236

 / yr
Merck
4.2
Pharmaceuticals Sales RepresentativeSee 80 salaries from all locations

$175,497

 / yr

$152,700

 / yr

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$160,267

 / yr
AstraZeneca
4.1
Pharmaceutical Sales RepresentativeSee 76 salaries from all locations

$188,601

 / yr
Daiichi Sankyo
4.0
Pharmaceuticals Sales RepresentativeSee 61 salaries from all locations

$162,126

 / yr
GSK
4.1
Pharmaceuticals Sales RepresentativeSee 60 salaries from all locations

$171,400

 / yr
IQVIA
4.0
Pharmaceutical Sales RepresentativeSee 58 salaries from all locations

$163,105

 / yr

$199,364

 / yr

$174,079

 / yr

$170,517

 / yr
Pfizer
4.1
Pharmaceutical Sales RepresentativeSee 42 salaries from all locations

$198,534

 / yr
GSK
4.1
Pharmaceutical Sales RepresentativeSee 42 salaries from all locations

$192,865

 / yr

$173,112

 / yr
Sanofi
4.0
Pharmaceuticals Sales RepresentativeSee 41 salaries from all locations

$167,195

 / yr
Amplity Health
3.9
Pharmaceutical Sales RepresentativeSee 41 salaries from all locations

$171,495

 / yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $188,681, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $177,982, Healthcare with a median total pay of $160,267, Financial Services with a median total pay of $131,270, and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $113,261.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$188,681

    1% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$177,982

    5% Lower than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$160,267

    16% Lower than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$131,270

    42% Lower than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$113,261

    65% Lower than other industries

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology

Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Pharmaceutical Sales Representative are Eisai, Amarin, and Novartis.

EisaiEisai$231,399/yr
AmarinAmarin$227,807/yr
NovartisNovartis$208,142/yr

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$75,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$89,000

/yr

$65K | $24K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$65,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$68,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$136,000

/yr

$90K | $46K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$129,000

/yr

$100K | $29K

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago
Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$190,000

/yr

$150K | $40K

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago
Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$140,000

/yr

$80K | $60K

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$15

/hr

Submitted 3 days ago

7-9 years
3 days ago

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative is $79,118 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1332 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative employees.

The highest salary for a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative in United States is $129,544 per year.

The lowest salary for a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative in United States is $48,320 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative.