Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Pharmaceutical Sales make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$148,831 / yrTotal Pay
$94,682 / yrBase Pay
$54,149 / yrAdditional Pay

$148,831

 / yr
$88K$257K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Pharmaceutical Sales is $148,831 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $94,682 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 $54,149 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

$116,560 /yr
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
$115,315 /yr
Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
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Top Paying Companies

For a Pharmaceutical Sales in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Pharmaceutical Sales in United States. Employers include Novartis, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson.

1
Novartis
$210,492/yr
2
Pfizer
$200,363/yr
5
Sanofi
$193,708/yr
6
Merck
$192,367/yr
10
IQVIA
$178,729/yr

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Pharmaceutical SalesSee 21 salaries from all locations

$198,214

 / yr

$197,132

 / yr

$210,492

 / yr

$190,983

 / yr

$192,367

 / yr

$200,363

 / yr

$191,169

 / yr

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$184,668

 / yr

$178,729

 / yr

$193,708

 / yr

$169,369

 / yr

$185,996

 / yr

$196,868

 / yr

$205,097

 / yr

$165,968

 / yr

$198,428

 / yr

$77

 / hr

$194,786

 / yr

$203,398

 / yr

$194,566

 / yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Pharmaceutical Sales in United States

The top paying industry for a Pharmaceutical Sales in United States is Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $192,367.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$192,367

    0% Lower than other industries

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology

Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Pharmaceutical Sales are Novartis, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson.

NovartisNovartis$210,492/yr
PfizerPfizer$200,363/yr

Recent Salaries Shared

For pharmaceutical sales

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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

 | 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 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$15

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

7-9 years
2 days ago
Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$200,000

/yr

$120K | $80K

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$95,000

/yr

$80K | $15K

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$45,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$195,000

/yr

$152K | $43K

Submitted 3 days ago

15+ years
3 days ago
Specialty Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$80,000

/yr

Submitted 4 days ago

4-6 years
4 days ago

Pharmaceutical Sales pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Pharmaceutical Sales is $94,682 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Pharmaceutical Sales salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 169 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Pharmaceutical Sales employees.

The highest salary for a Pharmaceutical Sales in United States is $158,156 per year.

The lowest salary for a Pharmaceutical Sales in United States is $56,682 per year.

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