What is the hourly salary range of Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst?

As of October 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst in the United States is $45. While Salary.com is seeing that Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst salary in the US can go up to $54 or down to $35, but most earn between $40 and $49. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst in the United States.

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Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst Salary $35 US October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst Salary $40 US October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst Salary $45 US October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst Salary $49 US October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst Salary $54 US October 01, 2026
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What is A Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst ?

A Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst is responsible for ensuring that products meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves conducting tests and analyses on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to verify their quality and safety. Analysts utilize various laboratory techniques and equipment, such as chromatography and spectroscopy, to perform quantitative and qualitative assessments. The salary for a Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst typically ranges from $50,000 to $80,000 annually, depending on factors such as experience, ed...

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    Quality Control Analyst I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Quality Control Analyst III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst in the United States. The average hourly rate for Pharmaceutical Quality Control Analyst ranges from $40 to $49 with the average hourly pay of $45. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $42 to $55 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $48.

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