How much does a Pharmaceutical Project Manager make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Pharmaceutical Project Manager in the United States is $158,207. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $149,093 to $172,211, with most professionals earning between $140,794 and $184,961.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Pharmaceutical Project Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pharmaceutical Project Manager Salary $140,794 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Pharmaceutical Project Manager Salary $149,093 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Pharmaceutical Project Manager Salary $158,207 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Pharmaceutical Project Manager Salary $172,211 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Pharmaceutical Project Manager Salary $184,961 US March 01, 2025
25% $149,093 10% $140,794 90% $184,961 75% $172,211 $158,207 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Pharmacy Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Pharmaceutical Project Manager

    5 + years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

  3. Up a level:

    Pharmacy Senior Manager


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Pharmaceutical Project Manager in the United States. The base salary for Pharmaceutical Project Manager ranges from $149,093 to $172,211 with the average base salary of $158,207. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $152,706 to $181,075 with the average total cash compensation of $163,472.

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