As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Pharmacy Benefit Manager in Pennsylvania is $139,436, equivalent to $67 per hour, $2,681 weekly, or $11,620 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Pharmacy Benefit Manager in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Pharmacy Benefit Manager in Pennsylvania vary widely, spanning from $114,708 to $162,801. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($126,492) and 75th percentile ($151,666), while top earners (90th percentile) make $162,801 per year. This $25,174 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pennsylvania Pharmacy Benefit Manager often earn 0.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 29 companies. However, Pennsylvania currently ranks 19 nationwide for Pharmacy Benefit Manager job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salary $114,708 PA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salary $126,492 PA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salary $139,436 PA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salary $151,666 PA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salary $162,801 PA July 01, 2026
25% $126,492 10% $114,708 90% $162,801 75% $151,666 $139,436 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Pharmacy Benefit Manager ?

In the United States, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) is a third-party administrator of prescription drug programs for commercial health plans, self-insured employer plans, Medicare Part D plans, the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and state government employee plans. According to the American Pharmacists Association, "PBMs are primarily responsible for developing and maintaining the formulary, contracting with pharmacies, negotiating discounts and rebates with drug manufacturers, and processing and paying prescription drug claims. For the most part, they work with self-insured com...

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Location Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $143,545 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $133,681 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $137,708 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $148,654 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $145,919 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $132,469 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $128,022 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $135,423 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $136,685 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $140,215 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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  1. Down a level:

    Benefits Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Pharmacy Benefit Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Benefits Senior Manager


    Bachelor's Degree

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