How much does a Pharmacy Benefit Manager make in Philadelphia, PA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Pharmacy Benefit Manager in Philadelphia, PA is $143,802. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $114,588 to a high of $176,007, with most professionals earning between $128,510 and $160,659.

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Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salary $114,588 Philadelphia,PA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salary $128,510 Philadelphia,PA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salary $143,802 Philadelphia,PA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salary $160,659 Philadelphia,PA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Pharmacy Benefit Manager Salary $176,007 Philadelphia,PA March 01, 2025
25% $128,510 10% $114,588 90% $176,007 75% $160,659 $143,802 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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  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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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
128510
160659
143802

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
136440
177466
155659
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Pharmacy Benefit Manager in Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Pharmacy Benefit Manager ranges from $128,510 to $160,659 with the average base salary of $143,802. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $136,440 to $177,466 with the average total cash compensation of $155,659.

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