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Salary bands, Q4 2026 edition

DACH pharma, MedTech and supply chain salary bands 2026/27

This page gives salary bands for 31 roles and 123 career levels at pharmaceutical, biotech, MedTech, CRO and logistics employers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Every band sits next to the public data points it was checked against, 117 of them, each linked to its source. You can download the whole table as a CSV file and embed any chart on your own site. I update it every quarter.

Data collected on 13th November 2026. Next update planned for February 2027. Compiled by Andreas Schulz, MoreThanCareer.de.

What the data shows

  • Pharma pays well above the rest of German manufacturing. Full-time staff in the pharmaceutical industry in Hesse averaged €100,401 in 2025, special payments included. That's 42% more than the €70,488 average across all manufacturing in the state. Staff at expert level averaged €142,671. [1][6][5]
  • Job-board estimates for pharma titles run low. StepStone puts the average Regulatory Affairs Manager at €53,300 and the Medical Advisor at €69,000. Both figures cover employers of every type and size, so research-based pharma companies sit well above them. jobvector's 201 salary entries for Regulatory Affairs Manager average €65,417. [92][91][106]
  • German tariff pay is frozen for most of 2026. The chemical and pharmaceutical collective agreement keeps rates flat from March to December 2026, then adds 2.1% in January 2027 and 2.4% in January 2028. [12]
  • Swiss pharma wages are moving faster. Nominal wages in the Swiss chemical and pharmaceutical branch rose 3.1% in 2025, against 1.8% for the whole economy. The median pharma wage was CHF 10,159 a month in 2024. [11][9]
  • Buyers in pharma earn more than buyers elsewhere. Kloepfel's 2025 survey puts the median for procurement and supply chain staff in German chemicals and pharma at €99,000, and at €139,000 for their Swiss colleagues (measured in euros). [18]
  • Sources can disagree by more than a third. For the Medical Science Liaison, StepStone shows an average of €88,600 and jobvector €57,084. That gap is why I check each band against several sources wherever they exist. [90][108]

Why I built this

I spent 17 years in recruitment, 14 of them in pharma and CRO environments at Bayer, ICON and Syneos Health. In that time I worked on hiring in most of the functions on this page, from production engineers and line technicians at Bayer's site in Berlin to clinical, regulatory, procurement and commercial roles, and up to an SVP mandate. Candidates kept quoting job-board averages to me that few pharma HR teams would recognise. So this page puts the public numbers side by side, with my bands next to them, and shows where they agree and where they don't.

Explore the bands

All figures are annual gross fixed pay for a full-time role, before bonus. Swiss bands are in Swiss francs. An asterisk marks a band derived from the German one; the methodology below explains how. The numbers in the last column link to the data points each band was checked against.

Clinical development and operations

Role and levelYearsGermany (EUR)Switzerland (CHF)Austria (EUR)ConfidenceData points
Clinical Research Associate (CRA)Sponsors pay roughly 10 to 20% more base than CROs at the same level; CROs move people to senior level faster.
Trainee / Academy CRA0-1€45,000–55,000CHF 75,000–90,000€41,000–51,000*Medium84 58 79
CRA I1-2€55,000–65,000CHF 85,000–100,000€51,000–60,000*Medium84 79 50
CRA II2-4€65,000–78,000CHF 95,000–112,000€60,000–72,000*Medium84 80 72
Senior CRA4-7€78,000–92,000CHF 105,000–125,000€72,000–85,000*Medium80 50 72 4
Lead CRA7+€92,000–108,000CHF 115,000–135,000€85,000–99,000*Medium51 4
Clinical Trial Manager / Clinical Project ManagerJob-board medians for Clinical Project Manager include small CROs and academic sites and sit well below sponsor pay.
Clinical Trial Manager4-8€85,000–105,000CHF 110,000–135,000€78,000–97,000*Medium85 66 52
Senior CTM / Clinical Project Manager8+€100,000–125,000CHF 130,000–160,000€92,000–115,000*Medium85 73 71 5
Clinical Operations Director12+€130,000–170,000CHF 189,000–247,000*€120,000–156,000*Low5
Clinical development and operations: salary bands in Germany, 2026/27Clinical development and operations: salary bands in Germany, 2026/27Annual gross fixed pay, EUR, full-time, excluding bonus.0k25k50k75k100k125k150k175k200kClinical Research Associate (CRA)Trainee / Academy CRA45k–55kCRA I55k–65kCRA II65k–78kSenior CRA78k–92kLead CRA92k–108kClinical Trial Manager / Clinical Project ManagerClinical Trial Manager85k–105kSenior CTM / Clinical Project Manager100k–125kClinical Operations Director130k–170kSource: MoreThanCareer.de DACH salary bands, Q4 2026 edition. Licence: CC BY 4.0.morethancareer.de/dach-pharma-medtech-supply-chain-salary-bands.html
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Biometrics, data and medical writing

Role and levelYearsGermany (EUR)Switzerland (CHF)Austria (EUR)ConfidenceData points
Clinical Data ManagementCRO, sponsor and FSP models pay differently at the same title.
Clinical Data Associate0-2€42,000–55,000CHF 61,000–80,000*€39,000–51,000*Medium86
Clinical Data Manager2-5€55,000–72,000CHF 80,000–104,000*€51,000–66,000*Medium86
Senior Clinical Data Manager5-8€72,000–90,000CHF 104,000–131,000*€66,000–83,000*Low86 4
Lead / Principal Data Manager8+€90,000–110,000CHF 131,000–160,000*€83,000–101,000*Low4
Head of Data Management12+€130,000–170,000CHF 189,000–247,000*€120,000–156,000*Low5
Medical WritingRegulatory writing pays more than publications writing at the same seniority.
Associate Medical Writer0-2€45,000–58,000CHF 65,000–84,000*€41,000–53,000*Medium87
Medical Writer2-5€55,000–70,000CHF 80,000–102,000*€51,000–64,000*Medium87
Senior Medical Writer5-8€70,000–90,000CHF 102,000–131,000*€64,000–83,000*Low87 4
Principal Medical Writer8+€85,000–110,000CHF 123,000–160,000*€78,000–101,000*Low4
Head of Medical Writing10+€100,000–135,000CHF 145,000–196,000*€92,000–124,000*Low5
BiostatisticsThe cross-industry job-board median for Biostatistiker includes academia and public health and sits far below sponsor pay.
Associate Biostatistician0-2€65,000–85,000CHF 94,000–123,000*€60,000–78,000*Medium88 4
Biostatistician2-5€80,000–110,000CHF 116,000–160,000*€74,000–101,000*Medium88 4
Senior Biostatistician5-8€110,000–140,000CHF 160,000–203,000*€101,000–129,000*Medium5
Principal Biostatistician8+€140,000–175,000CHF 203,000–254,000*€129,000–161,000*Low5
Director / Head of Biostatistics12+€175,000–230,000CHF 254,000–334,000*€161,000–212,000*Lowexperience only
Statistical ProgrammingSAS and CDISC (SDTM, ADaM) are the entry ticket; R is a growing premium.
Statistical Programmer I0-2€55,000–70,000CHF 80,000–102,000*€51,000–64,000*Low4
Statistical Programmer II2-4€70,000–88,000CHF 102,000–128,000*€64,000–81,000*Low4
Senior Statistical Programmer5+€88,000–110,000CHF 128,000–160,000*€81,000–101,000*Low4
Principal / Lead Statistical Programmer8+€110,000–140,000CHF 160,000–203,000*€101,000–129,000*Low5
Data Science and Real-World EvidenceGenerative AI in drug discovery, GxP MLOps and causal inference in RWE pay a 15 to 25% premium.
Junior Data Scientist0-2€70,000–90,000CHF 102,000–131,000*€64,000–83,000*Low89
Data Scientist2-5€85,000–110,000CHF 123,000–160,000*€78,000–101,000*Low89 4
Senior Data Scientist5-8€105,000–140,000CHF 152,000–203,000*€97,000–129,000*Low5
Principal Data Scientist / Senior ML Scientist8+€140,000–180,000CHF 203,000–261,000*€129,000–166,000*Low5
Head of Data Science12+€170,000–230,000CHF 247,000–334,000*€156,000–212,000*Lowexperience only
Biometrics, data and medical writing: salary bands in Germany, 2026/27Biometrics, data and medical writing: salary bands in Germany, 2026/27Annual gross fixed pay, EUR, full-time, excluding bonus.0k50k100k150k200k250kClinical Data ManagementClinical Data Associate42k–55kClinical Data Manager55k–72kSenior Clinical Data Manager72k–90kLead / Principal Data Manager90k–110kHead of Data Management130k–170kMedical WritingAssociate Medical Writer45k–58kMedical Writer55k–70kSenior Medical Writer70k–90kPrincipal Medical Writer85k–110kHead of Medical Writing100k–135kBiostatisticsAssociate Biostatistician65k–85kBiostatistician80k–110kSenior Biostatistician110k–140kPrincipal Biostatistician140k–175kDirector / Head of Biostatistics175k–230kStatistical ProgrammingStatistical Programmer I55k–70kStatistical Programmer II70k–88kSenior Statistical Programmer88k–110kPrincipal / Lead Statistical Programmer110k–140kData Science and Real-World EvidenceJunior Data Scientist70k–90kData Scientist85k–110kSenior Data Scientist105k–140kPrincipal Data Scientist / Senior ML Scientist140k–180kHead of Data Science170k–230kSource: MoreThanCareer.de DACH salary bands, Q4 2026 edition. Licence: CC BY 4.0.morethancareer.de/dach-pharma-medtech-supply-chain-salary-bands.html
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Medical affairs

Role and levelYearsGermany (EUR)Switzerland (CHF)Austria (EUR)ConfidenceData points
Medical Science Liaison (MSL)Oncology, rare disease and ATMP pay 15 to 25% above primary care. A company car is standard and not included.
Junior MSL0-2€75,000–90,000CHF 109,000–131,000*€69,000–83,000*Medium90 108
MSL2-5€90,000–115,000CHF 131,000–167,000*€83,000–106,000*Medium90 5
Senior MSL5+€115,000–140,000CHF 167,000–203,000*€106,000–129,000*Medium90 5
MSL Manager / Therapy Area Lead8+€140,000–165,000CHF 203,000–239,000*€129,000–152,000*Lowexperience only
Head of Field Medical12+€160,000–190,000CHF 232,000–276,000*€147,000–175,000*Lowexperience only
Medical Advisor / Medical ManagerThe StepStone median for Medical Advisor includes non-pharma employers and is far below industry pay.
Medical Advisor3-6€100,000–130,000CHF 130,000–160,000€92,000–120,000*Medium91 63 56 5
Senior Medical Advisor / Medical Lead6-10€125,000–155,000CHF 150,000–185,000€115,000–143,000*Medium56 5
Medical Director10+€180,000–240,000CHF 200,000–260,000€166,000–221,000*Low68
Medical InformationThe manager level often carries the statutory Informationsbeauftragter role (information officer) under § 74a AMG.
Medical Information Officer0-2€45,000–55,000CHF 65,000–80,000*€41,000–51,000*Lowexperience only
Medical Information Specialist2-4€52,000–68,000CHF 75,000–99,000*€48,000–63,000*Lowexperience only
Senior Medical Information Specialist4-7€65,000–80,000CHF 94,000–116,000*€60,000–74,000*Low4
Medical Information Manager5-8€72,000–90,000CHF 104,000–131,000*€66,000–83,000*Low4
Head of Medical Information8+€90,000–115,000CHF 131,000–167,000*€83,000–106,000*Lowexperience only
Medical affairs: salary bands in Germany, 2026/27Medical affairs: salary bands in Germany, 2026/27Annual gross fixed pay, EUR, full-time, excluding bonus.0k50k100k150k200k250kMedical Science Liaison (MSL)Junior MSL75k–90kMSL90k–115kSenior MSL115k–140kMSL Manager / Therapy Area Lead140k–165kHead of Field Medical160k–190kMedical Advisor / Medical ManagerMedical Advisor100k–130kSenior Medical Advisor / Medical Lead125k–155kMedical Director180k–240kMedical InformationMedical Information Officer45k–55kMedical Information Specialist52k–68kSenior Medical Information Specialist65k–80kMedical Information Manager72k–90kHead of Medical Information90k–115kSource: MoreThanCareer.de DACH salary bands, Q4 2026 edition. Licence: CC BY 4.0.morethancareer.de/dach-pharma-medtech-supply-chain-salary-bands.html
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Regulatory affairs and pharmacovigilance

Role and levelYearsGermany (EUR)Switzerland (CHF)Austria (EUR)ConfidenceData points
Regulatory AffairsCMC regulatory with ATMP experience and specialty-care regulatory pay 10 to 15% above these bands.
Regulatory Affairs Specialist / Associate0-3€55,000–72,000CHF 95,000–120,000€51,000–66,000*High92 106 81 61 54 74
Regulatory Affairs Manager3-6€72,000–95,000CHF 120,000–150,000€66,000–87,000*High106 93 82 62 55 4
Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager6-10€90,000–120,000CHF 140,000–170,000€83,000–110,000*Medium93 82 5 62
Regulatory Affairs Director / Global Regulatory Lead10+€130,000–180,000CHF 170,000–230,000€120,000–166,000*Medium5 83
Head of Regulatory Affairs15+€180,000–240,000CHF 261,000–348,000*€166,000–221,000*Low83
Pharmacovigilance / Drug SafetySignal detection with statistical depth and ATMP pharmacovigilance pay 10 to 15% more.
Pharmacovigilance Specialist0-3€55,000–70,000CHF 80,000–102,000*€51,000–64,000*Low4
Pharmacovigilance Manager3-6€70,000–92,000CHF 102,000–133,000*€64,000–85,000*Low4
Senior Pharmacovigilance Manager6-10€88,000–115,000CHF 128,000–167,000*€81,000–106,000*Low5
EU QPPV10+€160,000–220,000CHF 232,000–319,000*€147,000–202,000*Lowexperience only
Head of Drug Safety12+€180,000–240,000CHF 261,000–348,000*€166,000–221,000*Lowexperience only
Regulatory affairs and pharmacovigilance: salary bands in Germany, 2026/27Regulatory affairs and pharmacovigilance: salary bands in Germany, 2026/27Annual gross fixed pay, EUR, full-time, excluding bonus.0k50k100k150k200k250kRegulatory AffairsRegulatory Affairs Specialist / Associate55k–72kRegulatory Affairs Manager72k–95kSenior Regulatory Affairs Manager90k–120kRegulatory Affairs Director / Global Regulatory Lead130k–180kHead of Regulatory Affairs180k–240kPharmacovigilance / Drug SafetyPharmacovigilance Specialist55k–70kPharmacovigilance Manager70k–92kSenior Pharmacovigilance Manager88k–115kEU QPPV160k–220kHead of Drug Safety180k–240kSource: MoreThanCareer.de DACH salary bands, Q4 2026 edition. Licence: CC BY 4.0.morethancareer.de/dach-pharma-medtech-supply-chain-salary-bands.html
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Quality assurance and quality control

Role and levelYearsGermany (EUR)Switzerland (CHF)Austria (EUR)ConfidenceData points
GMP Quality AssuranceSterile and ATMP manufacturing QA pay 10 to 15% more. Cross-industry Qualitätsmanager medians cover ISO roles outside pharma.
QA Specialist0-3€55,000–70,000CHF 88,000–110,000€51,000–64,000*Medium94 65 75
QA Manager3-7€70,000–95,000CHF 105,000–135,000€64,000–87,000*Medium36 53 67
Senior QA Manager7+€90,000–120,000CHF 125,000–150,000€83,000–110,000*Medium37 67 5
Head of Quality (site)12+€130,000–180,000CHF 189,000–261,000*€120,000–166,000*Low37 5
Head of Quality (country / DACH)15+€180,000–250,000CHF 261,000–363,000*€166,000–230,000*Lowexperience only
Qualified Person (Sachkundige Person, § 15 AMG)Small generics and contract manufacturers pay well below big-pharma sites; the published job-board samples are small.
Qualified Person2-5€85,000–115,000CHF 123,000–167,000*€78,000–106,000*Low107 111 95 5
Senior / Lead Qualified Person6+€110,000–150,000CHF 160,000–218,000*€101,000–138,000*Low107 5
Quality Control LaboratoryTariff-bound employers pay lab technicians by the chemical industry pay scale plus shift allowances.
Laboratory Technician (Chemielaborant, CTA)vocational€42,000–55,000CHF 65,000–85,000€39,000–51,000*Medium96 38 13 57
QC Analyst / QC Scientistdegree, 0-5€58,000–75,000CHF 84,000–109,000*€53,000–69,000*Low4
QC Laboratory Head8+€85,000–115,000CHF 123,000–167,000*€78,000–106,000*Low5
Quality assurance and quality control: salary bands in Germany, 2026/27Quality assurance and quality control: salary bands in Germany, 2026/27Annual gross fixed pay, EUR, full-time, excluding bonus.0k50k100k150k200k250kGMP Quality AssuranceQA Specialist55k–70kQA Manager70k–95kSenior QA Manager90k–120kHead of Quality (site)130k–180kHead of Quality (country / DACH)180k–250kQualified Person (Sachkundige Person, § 15 AMG)Qualified Person85k–115kSenior / Lead Qualified Person110k–150kQuality Control LaboratoryLaboratory Technician42k–55kQC Analyst / QC Scientist58k–75kQC Laboratory Head85k–115kSource: MoreThanCareer.de DACH salary bands, Q4 2026 edition. Licence: CC BY 4.0.morethancareer.de/dach-pharma-medtech-supply-chain-salary-bands.html
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Manufacturing and engineering

Role and levelYearsGermany (EUR)Switzerland (CHF)Austria (EUR)ConfidenceData points
Pharmaceutical ProductionShift allowances can add several thousand euros a year. ATMP and mRNA manufacturing pay 15 to 20% more.
Production Operator (Pharmakant)vocational€44,000–60,000CHF 64,000–87,000*€40,000–55,000*Medium97 38 13 3
Shift Leader / Meister8+€60,000–80,000CHF 87,000–116,000*€55,000–74,000*Low14 3
Production Manager8+€90,000–125,000CHF 131,000–181,000*€83,000–115,000*Medium34 98 5
Plant / Site Head15+€160,000–230,000CHF 232,000–334,000*€147,000–212,000*Lowexperience only
Process and Validation EngineeringSingle-use, sterile and continuous manufacturing experience pay 10 to 15% more.
Process / Validation Engineer0-3€60,000–75,000CHF 95,000–115,000€55,000–69,000*Medium35 113 76
Senior Process Engineer3-8€75,000–98,000CHF 115,000–145,000€69,000–90,000*Medium35 77
Principal / Lead Engineer8+€95,000–125,000CHF 140,000–175,000€87,000–115,000*Medium77 5
Engineering Manager10+€115,000–150,000CHF 167,000–218,000*€106,000–138,000*Low5
Manufacturing and engineering: salary bands in Germany, 2026/27Manufacturing and engineering: salary bands in Germany, 2026/27Annual gross fixed pay, EUR, full-time, excluding bonus.0k50k100k150k200k250kPharmaceutical ProductionProduction Operator (Pharmakant)44k–60kShift Leader / Meister60k–80kProduction Manager90k–125kPlant / Site Head160k–230kProcess and Validation EngineeringProcess / Validation Engineer60k–75kSenior Process Engineer75k–98kPrincipal / Lead Engineer95k–125kEngineering Manager115k–150kSource: MoreThanCareer.de DACH salary bands, Q4 2026 edition. Licence: CC BY 4.0.morethancareer.de/dach-pharma-medtech-supply-chain-salary-bands.html
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Research and development

Role and levelYearsGermany (EUR)Switzerland (CHF)Austria (EUR)ConfidenceData points
R&D Scientist (discovery, preclinical, translational)A PhD is the norm. Computational and ATMP research pay at the top of each band.
Scientist (PhD, entry)0-2€70,000–88,000CHF 100,000–130,000€64,000–81,000*Medium59 5
Senior Scientist4-8€88,000–115,000CHF 120,000–160,000€81,000–106,000*Medium60 5
Principal Scientist / Lab Head8+€110,000–145,000CHF 150,000–195,000€101,000–133,000*Low78
Head of Research15+€160,000–220,000CHF 232,000–319,000*€147,000–202,000*Lowexperience only
Research and development: salary bands in Germany, 2026/27Research and development: salary bands in Germany, 2026/27Annual gross fixed pay, EUR, full-time, excluding bonus.0k50k100k150k200k250kR&D Scientist (discovery, preclinical, translational)Scientist (PhD, entry)70k–88kSenior Scientist88k–115kPrincipal Scientist / Lab Head110k–145kHead of Research160k–220kSource: MoreThanCareer.de DACH salary bands, Q4 2026 edition. Licence: CC BY 4.0.morethancareer.de/dach-pharma-medtech-supply-chain-salary-bands.html
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Sales, marketing and market access

Role and levelYearsGermany (EUR)Switzerland (CHF)Austria (EUR)ConfidenceData points
Pharma Sales Representative (Pharmareferent)Bonus of 10 to 25% and a company car come on top of these figures.
Pharma Sales Representative, primary care0-3€55,000–72,000CHF 80,000–104,000*€51,000–66,000*High99 112
Pharma Sales Representative, specialty care3+€70,000–95,000CHF 102,000–138,000*€64,000–87,000*High99 112 26
Therapy Area / Hospital Specialist5+€85,000–110,000CHF 123,000–160,000*€78,000–101,000*Medium26
Key Account ManagerHospital KAM in oncology, haematology and rare disease is the best-paid field role; bonus 20 to 30% on top.
Key Account Manager3+€78,000–100,000CHF 113,000–145,000*€72,000–92,000*Medium100 27
Senior / National Key Account Manager6+€90,000–125,000CHF 131,000–181,000*€83,000–115,000*Medium27
Hospital Key Account Manager, specialty care8+€100,000–145,000CHF 145,000–210,000*€92,000–133,000*Low27
Sales LeadershipVariable pay at this level is usually 20 to 40% of base.
Regional Sales Manager8+€90,000–135,000CHF 131,000–196,000*€83,000–124,000*Medium28
Head of Sales / National Sales Manager12+€115,000–170,000CHF 167,000–247,000*€106,000–156,000*Medium29
Pharma MarketingRx specialty brands pay more than OTC and consumer health at the same title.
Product / Brand Manager2-6€70,000–95,000CHF 102,000–138,000*€64,000–87,000*Medium23 64
Medical Marketing Manager5+€85,000–110,000CHF 123,000–160,000*€78,000–101,000*Medium24
Brand / Franchise Lead8+€95,000–120,000CHF 138,000–174,000*€87,000–110,000*Low23
Marketing Director12+€115,000–140,000CHF 167,000–203,000*€106,000–129,000*Medium25
Market Access and HEORAMNOG dossier and pricing negotiation experience is what moves people up these bands in Germany.
Junior Market Access Manager0-3€65,000–80,000CHF 94,000–116,000*€60,000–74,000*Lowexperience only
Market Access / HEOR Manager3-7€80,000–105,000CHF 116,000–152,000*€74,000–97,000*Low4
Senior Market Access Manager7+€100,000–130,000CHF 145,000–189,000*€92,000–120,000*Low5
Head of Market Access12+€140,000–190,000CHF 203,000–276,000*€129,000–175,000*Lowexperience only
Sales, marketing and market access: salary bands in Germany, 2026/27Sales, marketing and market access: salary bands in Germany, 2026/27Annual gross fixed pay, EUR, full-time, excluding bonus.0k25k50k75k100k125k150k175k200kPharma Sales Representative (Pharmareferent)Pharma Sales Representative, primary care55k–72kPharma Sales Representative, specialty care70k–95kTherapy Area / Hospital Specialist85k–110kKey Account ManagerKey Account Manager78k–100kSenior / National Key Account Manager90k–125kHospital Key Account Manager, specialty care100k–145kSales LeadershipRegional Sales Manager90k–135kHead of Sales / National Sales Manager115k–170kPharma MarketingProduct / Brand Manager70k–95kMedical Marketing Manager85k–110kBrand / Franchise Lead95k–120kMarketing Director115k–140kMarket Access and HEORJunior Market Access Manager65k–80kMarket Access / HEOR Manager80k–105kSenior Market Access Manager100k–130kHead of Market Access140k–190kSource: MoreThanCareer.de DACH salary bands, Q4 2026 edition. Licence: CC BY 4.0.morethancareer.de/dach-pharma-medtech-supply-chain-salary-bands.html
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MedTech

Role and levelYearsGermany (EUR)Switzerland (CHF)Austria (EUR)ConfidenceData points
MedTech SalesThe StepStone median for Medizinprodukteberater includes hearing-aid and retail roles and sits far below device-industry field sales.
Clinical Specialist2+€60,000–80,000CHF 87,000–116,000*€55,000–74,000*Medium30
Territory / Area Sales Manager3+€70,000–100,000CHF 102,000–145,000*€64,000–92,000*Medium31 101
Regional Sales Manager8+€85,000–130,000CHF 123,000–189,000*€78,000–120,000*Low32
Head of Sales12+€115,000–160,000CHF 167,000–232,000*€106,000–147,000*Low33
MedTech Development EngineeringSoftware, embedded and active-implant engineering pay at the top of each band.
Development Engineer0-3€52,000–65,000CHF 75,000–94,000*€48,000–60,000*Medium102 110 109 114
Development Engineer, experienced3-6€62,000–80,000CHF 90,000–116,000*€57,000–74,000*Medium110 113
Senior Development Engineer6-10€78,000–98,000CHF 113,000–142,000*€72,000–90,000*Low113
Lead Engineer / R&D Manager10+€95,000–125,000CHF 138,000–181,000*€87,000–115,000*Lowexperience only
MedTech Regulatory and Quality (EU MDR / IVDR)PRRC experience under Article 15 MDR and IVDR specialists pay 10 to 15% above the general RA level.
RA / QA Specialist0-3€55,000–70,000CHF 95,000–120,000€51,000–64,000*Medium69
RA / QA Manager (MDR)3-7€75,000–100,000CHF 115,000–145,000€69,000–92,000*Medium70
Senior RA / QA Manager, PRRC7+€95,000–120,000CHF 138,000–174,000*€87,000–110,000*Lowexperience only
Head of RA / QA12+€120,000–170,000CHF 174,000–247,000*€110,000–156,000*Lowexperience only
MedTech Field Service EngineeringMany device makers pay by the IG Metall scale; on-call and travel allowances come on top.
Field Service Engineervocational / BEng€48,000–62,000CHF 70,000–90,000*€44,000–57,000*Lowexperience only
Senior Field Service Engineer6+€58,000–75,000CHF 84,000–109,000*€53,000–69,000*Lowexperience only
MedTech: salary bands in Germany, 2026/27MedTech: salary bands in Germany, 2026/27Annual gross fixed pay, EUR, full-time, excluding bonus.0k25k50k75k100k125k150k175k200kMedTech SalesClinical Specialist60k–80kTerritory / Area Sales Manager70k–100kRegional Sales Manager85k–130kHead of Sales115k–160kMedTech Development EngineeringDevelopment Engineer52k–65kDevelopment Engineer, experienced62k–80kSenior Development Engineer78k–98kLead Engineer / R&D Manager95k–125kMedTech Regulatory and Quality (EU MDR / IVDR)RA / QA Specialist55k–70kRA / QA Manager (MDR)75k–100kSenior RA / QA Manager, PRRC95k–120kHead of RA / QA120k–170kMedTech Field Service EngineeringField Service Engineer48k–62kSenior Field Service Engineer58k–75kSource: MoreThanCareer.de DACH salary bands, Q4 2026 edition. Licence: CC BY 4.0.morethancareer.de/dach-pharma-medtech-supply-chain-salary-bands.html
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Supply chain, procurement and logistics

Role and levelYearsGermany (EUR)Switzerland (CHF)Austria (EUR)ConfidenceData points
Supply and Demand PlanningS&OP ownership and SAP IBP or APO experience move planners up fastest.
Supply Chain / Demand Planning Specialist0-2€50,000–64,000CHF 73,000–93,000*€46,000–59,000*Medium103
Supply / Demand Planner2-4€60,000–78,000CHF 97,000–120,000€55,000–72,000*Medium103 42 43
Senior Planner / S&OP Analyst4-7€76,000–98,000CHF 115,000–140,000€70,000–90,000*Medium42
Supply Chain ManagementCross-industry supply chain manager medians sit well below pharma; Kloepfel finds pharma pays its buyers and supply chain staff best of all industries.
Supply Chain Manager6+€85,000–115,000CHF 140,000–170,000€78,000–106,000*Medium44 18 39 104
Senior Supply Chain / S&OP Manager8+€110,000–140,000CHF 160,000–190,000€101,000–129,000*Low44 18
Head of Supply Chain (site / country)12+€140,000–190,000CHF 170,000–250,000€129,000–175,000*Medium45
Head of Supply Chain (region / global)15+€190,000–260,000CHF 276,000–377,000*€175,000–239,000*Lowexperience only
ProcurementKloepfel reports a median of EUR 99,000 for buyers in German chemicals and pharma across all positions, against EUR 139,000 in Switzerland.
Operational Buyer0-3€48,000–62,000CHF 90,000–120,000€44,000–57,000*High19 40 105 46
Strategic Buyer3-8€72,000–98,000CHF 105,000–140,000€66,000–90,000*High20 40 47 18
Category / Lead Buyer8+€92,000–120,000CHF 145,000–175,000€85,000–110,000*Medium18 48
Head of Procurement12+€115,000–160,000CHF 167,000–232,000*€106,000–147,000*Medium21
Chief Procurement Officer15+€160,000–220,000CHF 232,000–319,000*€147,000–202,000*Medium22
Logistics and GDPGDP responsible persons under the EU Good Distribution Practice guidelines are a scarce niche in wholesale and 3PL.
Warehouse / Logistics Specialist (Fachkraft für Lagerlogistik)vocational€36,000–46,000CHF 52,000–67,000*€33,000–42,000*Medium41 8
Logistics Coordinator2+€45,000–58,000CHF 65,000–84,000*€41,000–53,000*Low8
GDP Responsible Person5+€70,000–95,000CHF 102,000–138,000*€64,000–87,000*Lowexperience only
Logistics Manager8+€80,000–110,000CHF 130,000–165,000€74,000–101,000*Medium49
Supply chain, procurement and logistics: salary bands in Germany, 2026/27Supply chain, procurement and logistics: salary bands in Germany, 2026/27Annual gross fixed pay, EUR, full-time, excluding bonus.0k50k100k150k200k250k300kSupply and Demand PlanningSupply Chain / Demand Planning Specialist50k–64kSupply / Demand Planner60k–78kSenior Planner / S&OP Analyst76k–98kSupply Chain ManagementSupply Chain Manager85k–115kSenior Supply Chain / S&OP Manager110k–140kHead of Supply Chain (site / country)140k–190kHead of Supply Chain (region / global)190k–260kProcurementOperational Buyer48k–62kStrategic Buyer72k–98kCategory / Lead Buyer92k–120kHead of Procurement115k–160kChief Procurement Officer160k–220kLogistics and GDPWarehouse / Logistics Specialist36k–46kLogistics Coordinator45k–58kGDP Responsible Person70k–95kLogistics Manager80k–110kSource: MoreThanCareer.de DACH salary bands, Q4 2026 edition. Licence: CC BY 4.0.morethancareer.de/dach-pharma-medtech-supply-chain-salary-bands.html
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Pay rules that move these numbers

  • Germany. Tariff-bound chemical and pharmaceutical employers pay by the IG BCE and BAVC agreement. Its highest group, E13, starts at €7,304 a month in the Nordrhein tariff area. Above that level people are paid outside the tariff (außertariflich), which is where most of the specialist and manager bands on this page sit. [15][12]
  • Austria. The 2026 collective agreement for the chemical industry raises minimum pay by 2.0% and actual pay by 1.8%, capped at €100 a month, plus a one-off €300. Austrian employers have had to state the minimum pay for a role in every job advert since 2011 (§ 9 Gleichbehandlungsgesetz). [17] karriere.at on the advert rule
  • The EU Pay Transparency Directive. Member states had to transpose Directive (EU) 2023/970 by 7th June 2026. Germany missed the date. In July 2026 the federal government said the ministry had made the preparations for a draft law and was still settling individual questions, without naming a timetable (Bundestag, hib 587/2026). Austria had no official draft as of 9th July 2026 (DRdA). According to the European Trade Union Confederation, as reported by vienna.at, only Slovakia, Italy and Lithuania transposed it on time. Switzerland isn't an EU member, so the directive doesn't apply there.
  • Switzerland. Wage growth in chemicals and pharma ran ahead of the economy in 2025. [11]

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#Publisher and sourceCountryWhat it measuresFigureDate
1Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt, Verdienste in Hessen 2025, N I 6-2 j/25, table 3DE (Hesse)Pharmaceutical manufacturing (WZ C21), all full-time employees. Average gross annual earnings incl. special paymentsEUR 100,4012025
2Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt, Verdienste in Hessen 2025, table 3DE (Hesse)WZ C21, skill level 1 (unskilled and semi-skilled). Average gross annual earnings incl. special paymentsEUR 59,4012025
3Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt, Verdienste in Hessen 2025, table 3DE (Hesse)WZ C21, skill level 2 (vocational qualification). Average gross annual earnings incl. special paymentsEUR 85,4462025
4Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt, Verdienste in Hessen 2025, table 3DE (Hesse)WZ C21, skill level 3 (specialist, e.g. bachelor or master craftsman). Average gross annual earnings incl. special paymentsEUR 110,3602025
5Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt, Verdienste in Hessen 2025, table 3DE (Hesse)WZ C21, skill level 4 (expert, usually master's degree or higher). Average gross annual earnings incl. special paymentsEUR 142,6712025
6Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt, Verdienste in Hessen 2025, table 3DE (Hesse)All manufacturing (WZ C), full-time. Average gross annual earnings incl. special paymentsEUR 70,4882025
7Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt, Verdienste in Hessen 2025, table 3DE (Hesse)Other manufacturing incl. medical devices (WZ C32), full-time. Average gross annual earnings incl. special paymentsEUR 66,5312025
8Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt, Verdienste in Hessen 2025, table 3DE (Hesse)Warehousing and transport support (WZ H52), full-time. Average gross annual earnings incl. special paymentsEUR 62,7192025
9Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS), Swiss Earnings Structure Survey (LSE) 2024, first results, press release 25.11.2025CHPharmaceutical industry, all employees. Median gross monthly wage, full-time equivalentCHF 10,159 per month2024
10Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS), Swiss Earnings Structure Survey (LSE) 2024, first resultsCHAll industries. Median gross monthly wage, full-time equivalentCHF 7,024 per month2024
11Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS), Lohnentwicklung 2025, press release 21.04.2026CHCoke, refined petroleum, chemical and pharmaceutical products. Nominal wage index change 2025+3.1% (economy: +1.8%)2025
12BAVC (German chemical industry employers' federation), Press release on the 2026 collective agreement, 25.03.2026DECollectively agreed pay, chemical and pharmaceutical industry. Tariff pay increase0% Mar to Dec 2026, +2.1% from 1.1.2027, +2.4% from 1.1.20282026
13tarifvertrag-online.de (calculated from WSI and Tarifregister NRW), Entgelttabelle Chemie, Tarifgebiet NordrheinDE (Nordrhein)Pay group E5, step 1 to step 3. Collectively agreed monthly pay, valid 1.4.2025 to 31.12.2026EUR 3,567 to 3,745 per month2025-2026
14tarifvertrag-online.de (calculated from WSI and Tarifregister NRW), Entgelttabelle Chemie, Tarifgebiet NordrheinDE (Nordrhein)Pay group E9 (commercial), step 1 to step 4. Collectively agreed monthly payEUR 3,919 to 5,296 per month2025-2026
15tarifvertrag-online.de (calculated from WSI and Tarifregister NRW), Entgelttabelle Chemie, Tarifgebiet NordrheinDE (Nordrhein)Pay group E13 (commercial), entry step, the top of the tariff scale. Collectively agreed monthly payEUR 7,304 per month2025-2026
16Statistik Austria, Jährliche PersoneneinkommenATAll full-year, full-time employees. Median gross annual income (14 salaries)EUR 55,6782024
17GPA (Austrian union of private-sector employees), Kollektivvertrag Chemische Industrie 2026ATChemical industry collective agreement. Collective agreement 2026Minimum pay +2.0%; actual pay +1.8%, capped at EUR 100; EUR 300 one-off2026
18Kloepfel by EPSA, Einkäufer-Gehaltsreport 2025, chemical and pharmaceutical industryDEBuyers and supply chain staff in chemicals and pharma, all positions. Median annual incomeEUR 99,000 (DACH EUR 110,000; CH EUR 139,000)2025
19Kloepfel by EPSA, reported by LOGISTIK HEUTE, Einkäufer-Gehaltsreport 2025DEOperational buyer, all industries. Average annual salaryabout EUR 55,0002025
20Kloepfel by EPSA, reported by LOGISTIK HEUTE, Einkäufer-Gehaltsreport 2025DEStrategic buyer, all industries. Average annual salaryabout EUR 80,0002025
21Kloepfel by EPSA, reported by LOGISTIK HEUTE, Einkäufer-Gehaltsreport 2025DEHead of purchasing (Einkaufsleiter), all industries. Average annual salaryEUR 114,0002025
22Kloepfel by EPSA, reported by LOGISTIK HEUTE, Einkäufer-Gehaltsreport 2025DEChief Procurement Officer, all industries. Average annual salaryEUR 163,0002025
23Michael Page, Gehaltsreport 2025/2026 Deutschland (PDF copy hosted by IE University)DEPharma Product / Brand Manager. Benchmark range and averageEUR 70,000 to 95,000 (average 82,500)2025/26
24Michael Page, Gehaltsreport 2025/2026 DeutschlandDEMedical Marketing Manager. Benchmark range and averageEUR 85,000 to 110,000 (average 97,500)2025/26
25Michael Page, Gehaltsreport 2025/2026 DeutschlandDEPharma Marketing Director / Head of Marketing. Benchmark range and averageEUR 115,000 to 140,000 (average 127,500)2025/26
26Michael Page, Gehaltsreport 2025/2026 DeutschlandDEPharma Sales Representative / Therapy Specialist. Benchmark range and averageEUR 70,000 to 110,000 (average 90,000)2025/26
27Michael Page, Gehaltsreport 2025/2026 DeutschlandDEPharma (National) Key Account Manager. Benchmark range and averageEUR 90,000 to 125,000 (average 107,500)2025/26
28Michael Page, Gehaltsreport 2025/2026 DeutschlandDEPharma Regional Sales Manager. Benchmark range and averageEUR 90,000 to 135,000 (average 112,500)2025/26
29Michael Page, Gehaltsreport 2025/2026 DeutschlandDEPharma Head of Sales / National Sales Manager. Benchmark range and averageEUR 115,000 to 170,000 (average 142,500)2025/26
30Michael Page, Gehaltsreport 2025/2026 DeutschlandDEMedTech Clinical Specialist. Benchmark range and averageEUR 60,000 to 80,000 (average 70,000)2025/26
31Michael Page, Gehaltsreport 2025/2026 DeutschlandDEMedTech Territory / Area Sales Manager. Benchmark range and averageEUR 70,000 to 100,000 (average 85,000)2025/26
32Michael Page, Gehaltsreport 2025/2026 DeutschlandDEMedTech Regional Sales Manager. Benchmark range and averageEUR 85,000 to 130,000 (average 107,500)2025/26
33Michael Page, Gehaltsreport 2025/2026 DeutschlandDEMedTech Head of Sales. Benchmark range and averageEUR 115,000 to 160,000 (average 137,500)2025/26
34Michael Page, Gehaltsreport 2025/2026 DeutschlandDEProduction Manager (Produktionsleiter), engineering section. Benchmark range and averageEUR 93,500 to 123,500 (average 108,500)2025/26
35Michael Page, Gehaltsreport 2025/2026 DeutschlandDE(Project) Process Engineer (Verfahrenstechnik). Benchmark range and averageEUR 70,500 to 100,000 (average 85,250)2025/26
36Michael Page, Gehaltsreport 2025/2026 DeutschlandDEQuality Engineer, engineering section. Benchmark range and averageEUR 67,500 to 88,500 (average 78,000)2025/26
37Michael Page, Gehaltsreport 2025/2026 DeutschlandDEHead of Quality Management, engineering section. Benchmark range and averageEUR 93,500 to 135,500 (average 114,500)2025/26
38Michael Page, Gehaltsreport 2025/2026 DeutschlandDEChemikant / CTA / food technician. Benchmark range and averageEUR 38,000 to 52,000 (average 45,000)2025/26
39Michael Page, Gehaltsreport 2025/2026 DeutschlandDESupply Chain Manager, all industries. Benchmark range and averageEUR 55,000 to 80,000 (average 67,500)2025/26
40Michael Page, Gehaltsreport 2025/2026 DeutschlandDEOperational / strategic / technical buyer, all industries. Benchmark range and averageEUR 55,000 to 80,000 (average 67,500)2025/26
41Michael Page, Gehaltsreport 2025/2026 DeutschlandDEFachkraft für Lagerlogistik (warehouse specialist). Benchmark range and averageEUR 36,000 to 45,000 (average 40,500)2025/26
42Michael Page Switzerland, Gehaltsreport 2027, Medical Technologies & Devices, Pharma: Supply / Demand PlannerCHSupply / Demand Planner, MedTech and pharma. Low / mid / high gross fixed annual salaryCHF 97,000 / 116,000 / 135,0002027 edition
43Michael Page Switzerland, Gehaltsreport 2027: Production PlannerCHProduction Planner, MedTech and pharma. Low / mid / high gross fixed annual salaryCHF 90,000 / 102,500 / 115,0002027 edition
44Michael Page Switzerland, Gehaltsreport 2027: Supply Chain ManagerCHSupply Chain Manager, MedTech and pharma. Low / mid / high gross fixed annual salaryCHF 150,000 / 160,000 / 170,0002027 edition
45Michael Page Switzerland, Gehaltsreport 2027: Supply Chain Director / Head of Supply ChainCHHead of Supply Chain, MedTech and pharma. Low / mid / high gross fixed annual salaryCHF 170,000 / 210,000 / 250,0002027 edition
46Michael Page Switzerland, Gehaltsreport 2027: Operational / Technical BuyerCHOperational / Technical Buyer, MedTech and pharma. Low / mid / high gross fixed annual salaryCHF 90,000 / 105,000 / 120,0002027 edition
47Michael Page Switzerland, Gehaltsreport 2027: Strategic BuyerCHStrategic Buyer, MedTech and pharma. Low / mid / high gross fixed annual salaryCHF 105,000 / 122,500 / 140,0002027 edition
48Michael Page Switzerland, Gehaltsreport 2027: Procurement ManagerCHProcurement Manager, MedTech and pharma. Low / mid / high gross fixed annual salaryCHF 145,000 / 160,000 / 175,0002027 edition
49Michael Page Switzerland, Gehaltsreport 2027: Logistics Manager / DirectorCHLogistics Manager / Director, MedTech and pharma. Low / mid / high gross fixed annual salaryCHF 130,000 / 147,500 / 165,0002027 edition
50Michael Page Switzerland, Healthcare factsheet (undated, older edition, used as a low-weight cross-check)CHClinical Research Associate. Minimum, average, maximum annual salaryCHF 80,000 to 110,000 (average 95,000)undated
51Michael Page Switzerland, Healthcare factsheet (undated, older edition)CHLead Clinical Research Associate. Minimum, average, maximum annual salaryCHF 100,000 to 130,000 (average 110,000)undated
52Michael Page Switzerland, Healthcare factsheet (undated, older edition)CHClinical Trials / Project Manager. Minimum, average, maximum annual salaryCHF 110,000 to 140,000 (average 125,000)undated
53Michael Page Switzerland, Healthcare factsheet (undated, older edition)CHQuality Control / Quality Assurance Manager. Minimum, average, maximum annual salaryCHF 100,000 to 150,000 (average 130,000)undated
54Michael Page Switzerland, Healthcare factsheet (undated, older edition)CHRegulatory Affairs Specialist. Minimum, average, maximum annual salaryCHF 100,000 to 130,000 (average 120,000)undated
55Michael Page Switzerland, Healthcare factsheet (undated, older edition)CHRegulatory Affairs Manager. Minimum, average, maximum annual salaryCHF 120,000 to 160,000 (average 140,000)undated
56Michael Page Switzerland, Healthcare factsheet (undated, older edition)CHMedical Advisor / Manager. Minimum, average, maximum annual salaryCHF 130,000 to 180,000 (average 150,000)undated
57upreer.ch, Gehalt Pharma Schweiz 2026 (estimates from job adverts and salary surveys)CHLaboratory Technician (EFZ / HF). Gross annual base salary, excl. bonusCHF 65,000 to 85,000Nov 2026
58upreer.ch, Gehalt Pharma Schweiz 2026CHClinical Research Associate, entry. Gross annual base salary, excl. bonusCHF 75,000 to 95,000Nov 2026
59upreer.ch, Gehalt Pharma Schweiz 2026CHScientist with doctorate, entry. Gross annual base salary, excl. bonusCHF 100,000 to 130,000Nov 2026
60upreer.ch, Gehalt Pharma Schweiz 2026CHSenior Scientist. Gross annual base salary, excl. bonusCHF 120,000 to 160,000Nov 2026
61upreer.ch, Gehalt Pharma Schweiz 2026CHRegulatory Affairs Specialist, 3 to 5 years. Gross annual base salary, excl. bonusCHF 100,000 to 130,000Nov 2026
62upreer.ch, Gehalt Pharma Schweiz 2026CHRegulatory Affairs Manager. Gross annual base salary, excl. bonusCHF 130,000 to 160,000Nov 2026
63upreer.ch, Gehalt Pharma Schweiz 2026CHMedical Advisor (MD or PharmD). Gross annual base salary, excl. bonusCHF 130,000 to 160,000Nov 2026
64upreer.ch, Gehalt Pharma Schweiz 2026CHProduct Manager, 5+ years. Gross annual base salary, excl. bonusCHF 130,000 to 165,000Nov 2026
65upreer.ch, Pharma Jobs Schweiz 2026CHQA with GMP, entry; Senior QA Manager. Gross annual salaryCHF 85,000 to 100,000; CHF 130,000 to 150,0002026
66upreer.ch, Pharma jobs in Switzerland 2026CHClinical Trial Manager. Gross annual salaryCHF 100,000 to 140,0002026
67upreer.ch, Pharma jobs in Switzerland 2026CHQuality Assurance Manager. Gross annual salaryCHF 100,000 to 135,0002026
68upreer.ch, Pharma jobs in Switzerland 2026CHMedical Affairs Director. Gross annual salaryCHF 170,000 to 240,0002026
69upreer.ch, Salary guide Basel 2026CH (Basel)Regulatory Affairs Specialist, medical devices and diagnostics. Gross annual salaryCHF 105,000 to 135,0002026
70upreer.ch, Salary guide Basel 2026CH (Basel)Quality Manager, medical devices and diagnostics. Gross annual salaryCHF 115,000 to 145,0002026
71upreer.ch, Salary guide Basel 2026CH (Basel)Clinical Project Manager, medical devices and diagnostics. Gross annual salaryCHF 120,000 to 155,0002026
72jobrise.io, Pharmaceutical Industry Jobs Switzerland 2026CHClinical Research Associate. Annual salary rangeCHF 95,000 to 130,0002026
73jobrise.io, Pharmaceutical Industry Jobs Switzerland 2026CHClinical Project Manager. Annual salary rangeCHF 130,000 to 175,0002026
74jobrise.io, Pharmaceutical Industry Jobs Switzerland 2026CHRegulatory Affairs Specialist; Senior Regulatory Affairs. Annual salary rangeCHF 100,000 to 145,000; CHF 145,000 to 195,0002026
75jobrise.io, Pharmaceutical Industry Jobs Switzerland 2026CHQA / QC Specialist. Annual salary rangeCHF 95,000 to 135,0002026
76jobrise.io, Pharmaceutical Industry Jobs Switzerland 2026CHManufacturing Engineer. Annual salary rangeCHF 95,000 to 130,0002026
77jobrise.io, Pharmaceutical Industry Jobs Switzerland 2026CHSenior Manufacturing Engineer. Annual salary rangeCHF 130,000 to 175,0002026
78jobrise.io, Pharmaceutical Industry Jobs Switzerland 2026CHLab Head / Group Leader. Annual salary rangeCHF 165,000 to 230,0002026
79Payscale, Entry-Level Clinical Research Associate Salary in SwitzerlandCHClinical Research Associate, entry level. Median base salary from user reportsCHF 85,091 (P10 60,000, P90 97,000)2026
80Payscale, Mid-Career Clinical Research Associate Salary in SwitzerlandCHClinical Research Associate, mid-career. Median base salary from user reportsCHF 101,034 (P25 90,000, P75 108,000)2026
81Panda International, R&D and regulatory affairs salaries in European biotech and pharma, published 26.05.2026Western EuropeRegulatory Affairs Associate, big pharma (mid-size pharma EUR 42,000 to 55,000). Base salary benchmarkEUR 48,000 to 62,000Q1 2026
82Panda International, R&D and regulatory affairs salaries in European biotech and pharmaWestern EuropeSenior RA Officer / Specialist, big pharma. Base salary benchmarkEUR 72,000 to 90,000Q1 2026
83Panda International, R&D and regulatory affairs salaries in European biotech and pharmaWestern EuropeVP Regulatory Affairs, big pharma. Base salary benchmarkEUR 175,000 to 230,000+Q1 2026
84StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Clinical Research AssociateDEClinical Research Associate, all employers. Average gross annual salary and range, StepStone estimateEUR 52,500 (45,200 to 63,000)2026
85StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Clinical Project ManagerDEClinical Project Manager, all employers. Average gross annual salary and range, StepStone estimateEUR 63,000 (54,400 to 74,300)2026
86StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Clinical Data ManagerDEClinical Data Manager, all employers. Average gross annual salary and range, StepStone estimateEUR 56,300 (48,300 to 67,100)2026
87StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Medical WriterDEMedical Writer, all employers. Average gross annual salary and range, StepStone estimateEUR 55,400 (46,500 to 65,100)2026
88StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Biostatistiker/inDEBiostatistician, all employers. Average gross annual salary and range, StepStone estimateEUR 58,800 (50,200 to 69,400)2026
89StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Data ScientistDEData Scientist, all industries. Average gross annual salary and range, StepStone estimateEUR 57,200 (49,200 to 68,100)2026
90StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Medical Science LiaisonDEMedical Science Liaison. Average gross annual salary and range, StepStone estimateEUR 88,600 (78,200 to 101,700)2026
91StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Medical AdvisorDEMedical Advisor, all employers. Average gross annual salary and range, StepStone estimateEUR 69,000 (59,900 to 80,600)2026
92StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Regulatory Affairs ManagerDERegulatory Affairs Manager, all employers. Average gross annual salary and range, StepStone estimateEUR 53,300 (45,700 to 64,000)2026
93StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Senior Regulatory Affairs ManagerDESenior Regulatory Affairs Manager, all employers. Average gross annual salary and range, StepStone estimateEUR 69,800 (60,600 to 81,500)2026
94StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Qualitätsmanager/inDEQuality Manager, all industries. Average gross annual salary and range, StepStone estimateEUR 53,700 (45,700 to 64,000)2026
95StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Qualified PersonDEQualified Person. StepStone estimateup to EUR 79,100; entry about EUR 48,0002026
96StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Chemielaborant/inDEChemical Laboratory Technician, all industries. Average gross annual salary and range, StepStone estimateEUR 40,900 (33,500 to 49,400)2026
97StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Pharmakant/inDEPharmakant (production operator). Average gross annual salary and range, StepStone estimateEUR 43,700 (36,500 to 52,800)2026
98StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Produktionsleiter/inDEProduction Manager, all industries. Average gross annual salary and range, StepStone estimateEUR 58,800 (51,100 to 70,300)2026
99StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Pharmareferent/inDEPharma Sales Representative. Average gross annual salary and range, StepStone estimateEUR 66,800 (58,900 to 79,300)2026
100StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Key Account Manager/inDEKey Account Manager, all industries. Average gross annual salary and range, StepStone estimateEUR 62,300 (54,400 to 74,100)2026
101StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Medizinprodukteberater/inDEMedical Device Sales Adviser, all employers. Average gross annual salary and range, StepStone estimateEUR 44,900 (38,000 to 54,800)2026
102StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Medizintechnik Ingenieur/inDEMedical Technology Engineer. Average gross annual salary, StepStone estimateEUR 51,1002026
103StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Demand PlannerDEDemand Planner, all industries. Average gross annual salary and range, StepStone estimateEUR 52,000 (44,600 to 60,800)2026
104StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Supply Chain ManagerDESupply Chain Manager, all industries. Average gross annual salary and range, StepStone estimateEUR 56,700 (48,900 to 67,700)2026
105StepStone, Gehaltsplaner: Einkäufer/inDEBuyer, all industries. Average gross annual salary and range, StepStone estimateEUR 44,300 (37,100 to 53,700)2026
106jobvector, Regulatory Affairs Manager Gehalt (201 salary entries, updated 06.08.2026)DERegulatory Affairs Manager. Average gross annual salary and rangeEUR 65,417 (55,000 to 77,290); entry EUR 61,6972026
107jobvector, Sachkundige Person Gehalt (15 salary entries, updated 17.10.2026)DEQualified Person (Sachkundige Person). Average gross annual salary and rangeEUR 72,576 (71,970 to 100,664)2026
108jobvector, Medical Science Liaison Gehalt (updated 20.10.2026)DEMedical Science Liaison. Average gross annual salary and range; conflicts with StepStone, see methodologyEUR 57,084 (53,356 to 65,553)2026
109jobvector, Gehalt im Bereich MedizintechnikDEMedical technology field, all roles. Average gross annual salaryEUR 56,0002026
110gehalt.de, Gehaltsspanne: Ingenieur/-in MedizintechnikDEMedical Technology Engineer. Lower to upper quartile, gross monthlyEUR 4,042 to 5,248 per monthaccessed Nov 2026
111gehalt.de, Gehaltsspanne: Sachkundige Person, Qualified PersonDEQualified Person. Median gross monthly, 40-hour weekEUR 4,463 per month (quartiles 3,941 and 5,053)accessed Nov 2026
112Medi-Karriere, Pharmareferent/in Gehalt 2026DEPharma Sales Representative. Average gross salaryEUR 78,996 a year (EUR 5,666 to 7,647 a month)2026
113INGENIEURCENTER, Gehaltsreport Ingenieure 2026DEEngineers, all fields; chemicals and pharma 35 to 40% above engineering offices. Average gross annual salaryEUR 63,8002026
114INGENIEURCENTER, Gehaltsreport Ingenieure 2026DEEngineers, entry with master's degree. Average gross annual salaryEUR 52,5002026
115Paylab, Regulatory Affairs Manager salary, AustriaATRegulatory Affairs Manager. Middle 80% of survey respondents, gross monthlyEUR 5,682 to 8,748 per monthaccessed Nov 2026
116Paylab, Medical / Pharmaceutical Sales Representative salary, AustriaATMedical / Pharmaceutical Sales Representative. Middle 80% of survey respondents, gross monthlyEUR 2,933 to 7,123 per monthaccessed Nov 2026
117karriere.at, Gehalt Pharmareferent*inATPharma Sales Representative, from job adverts. Gross monthly range, full-timeEUR 2,351 to 3,918 per monthaccessed Nov 2026

Methodology

  • What a band is. The range of annual gross fixed pay that a full-time employee at that level is typically offered by a pharmaceutical, biotech, MedTech, CRO or logistics employer of medium to large size. It includes a contractual 13th month or holiday pay. It leaves out bonus, company car, equity and pension contributions. In Austria the annual figure covers all 14 salary payments.
  • How the German bands are built. Each band starts from my own recruiting experience and from the bands in the role guides on this site. I then check it against every public data point I could find for that role. Where the data contradicts the starting point, the band moves or the confidence rating drops.
  • Confidence. High: three or more independent sources, at least one of them specific to pharma, support the band. Medium: at least one pharma-specific or official source supports it. Low: few public data points exist, and the band rests mainly on recruiting experience.
  • Switzerland. Bands are in Swiss francs. 35 of 123 levels use Swiss sources directly. The rest are the German band multiplied by 1.45 and rounded to the nearest CHF 1,000, marked with an asterisk. Sources that report both countries put Swiss pay at roughly 1.2 to 1.8 times the German euro figure, depending on role and source. Kloepfel, for example, puts the Swiss median for buyers in chemicals and pharma about 40% above the German one, both in euros.
  • Austria. Public salary data for specialist pharma roles in Austria is thin. Every Austrian band is the German band multiplied by 0.92, rounded and marked with an asterisk. Read these bands as indicative. The binding floor is the collective agreement minimum for the employer's sector.
  • Why job-board figures sit lower. StepStone, jobvector and gehalt.de average across every employer that uses a job title, including small companies, academic sites and roles outside pharma. Their numbers are listed here because they're public and comparable, and because the gap is itself useful when you prepare for a negotiation.
  • Location. Large hubs such as Basel, Munich, Rhine-Main and Stuttgart tend to pay toward the top of a band. Kloepfel also reports lower salaries for buyers in eastern Germany.
  • Third-party figures. The data points table reports each figure as its publisher states it, with the measure and date. Publishers define their figures differently (average, median, benchmark range, survey quantiles), so the table isn't a ranking of sources. The CSV download contains only the MoreThanCareer.de bands.
  • Independence. MoreThanCareer.de has no commercial relationship with any publisher named here.

Changelog

  • 13th November 2026: German and Polish versions of this page added.
  • 13th November 2026: First edition. 31 roles, 123 levels, three countries, 117 cited data points.

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Schulz, A. (2026). DACH pharma, MedTech and supply chain salary bands 2026/27. MoreThanCareer.de, Q4 2026 edition. https://morethancareer.de/dach-pharma-medtech-supply-chain-salary-bands.html

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Frequently asked questions

Do these salary bands include bonus?

No. They show annual gross fixed pay for a full-time role, including a contractual 13th month or holiday pay. Bonus, company car, equity and pension contributions come on top. In field sales and senior roles the bonus can add 10 to 40% of base.

Why are these bands higher than StepStone or jobvector figures?

Job-board figures average across every employer that uses a job title, including small companies and employers outside pharma. These bands describe pay at medium-sized and large pharmaceutical, biotech, MedTech and CRO employers. Official data points the same way: full-time staff in the pharmaceutical industry in Hesse averaged €100,401 in 2025.

How are the Swiss and Austrian bands calculated?

Where Swiss sources exist, the Swiss band uses them. Elsewhere it's the German band multiplied by 1.45, in Swiss francs. Austrian bands are the German band multiplied by 0.92. Every derived figure carries an asterisk.

How often is the data updated?

Every quarter, in February, May, August and November. Each update re-checks every data point and records what changed in the changelog on this page. The next update is planned for February 2027.

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