AAPS Salary Survey

AAPS Salary Survey

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The AAPS Salary Survey is the only salary survey focused on pharmaceutical scientists.

The 2023 AAPS Salary Survey is now available to members. Not a member?
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US	Mean	25% Earn Less	50% Earn Less	75% Earn Less
Base annual salary	$190,100	$130,000	$178,000	$238,000
Supplemental income from principal employer	$38,300	$2,000	$21,800	$50,000
Supplemental income from other professional work	$4,500	$0	$0	$0
Total Compensation	$232,900	$147,600	$209,000	$300,000

International	Mean	25% Earn Less	50% Earn Less	75% Earn Less
Base annual salary	$106,200	$52,000	$100,000	$150,000
Supplemental income from principal employer	$14,400	$0	$6,000	$22,000
Supplemental income from other professional work	$2,700	$0	$0	$400
Total Compensation	$123,200	$64,000	$106,500	$172,000

Base: AAPS members employed full-time -367 US, 75 International
Information is based on the 2023 salary survey