This year’s results are derived from more than 200 respondents from our readership about employment attitudes, responsibilities, education, and their 2017 salaries. 

Quick Hits
Respondent Gender: 75% male, 25% female
Respondent Sector: 74% pharma/biopharma; 20% contract research; 6% lab services
Avg. 2017 base salary (all respondents): $127,000
Avg. 2017 bonus (all): $21,000
Avg. 2017 stock options (all): $9,000
Avg. 2017 benefits (all): $10,000
Avg. 2017 base salary for men: $132,000
Avg. 2017 base salary for women: $110,000