This year’s results are derived from more than 500 respondents from our readership about employment attitudes, responsibilities, education, and their 2014 salaries.

Quick Hits

Respondent Gender: 64% male, 36% female

Respondent Sector: 71% pharma/biopharma; 22% contract research; 7% lab services

Avg. 2014 base salary (all respondents): $119,546

Avg. 2014 bonus (all): $18,175

Avg. 2014 stock options (all): $31,581

Avg. 2014 benefits (all): $22,580

Avg. 2014 base salary for men: $123,159

Avg. 2014 base salary for women: $112,491

Charts and graphics by Jessica Carlin