2026 AI Drug Discovery
Salary Guide
Using data from over 20,000 candidates in the Storm3 database we have put together a comprehensive picture of AI Drugs Discovery salary and remuneration trends in The US. This guide will provide key insight into AI Drugs Discovery, discussing the local job landscape across the US.
See where you stand — and what to pay — in the AI Drug Discovery market.
AI Drug Discovery is one of the fastest growing and most promising areas of HealthTech going into 2026. Whether you’re hiring or benchmarking your own compensation, this guide gives you clear, data-backed insights for 2026.
What’s inside the 2026 AI Drug Discovery Salary Guide
We’ve analysed real hiring data from across the US AI Drug Discovery ecosystem to help both hiring managers and candidates make smarter decisions in 2026.
📊 Salary Benchmarks Across All Core Functions
Clear US salary ranges for roles across the full AI Drug Discovery ecosystem, including:
- AI & Data
- Software Engineering
- Product
- Marketing
- Sales & BD
- Finance & Operations
📈 2026 AI Drug Discovery Market Trends & Predictions
A breakdown of the forces shaping this year, including:
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AI-native Biotechs will go public after years of VC and investment
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Proprietary foundation models will enter the lab
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FDA co-pilots gain ground, pushing momentum of AI designed drugs
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Hybrid talent that understands both AI and Biotech will define hiring
🌎 Regional Compensation Differences
See how salaries vary across AI Drug Discovery hubs, including a visual US-wide map showing where compensation sits highest — and where talent density is growing fastest.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do you get the data from?
We use a mix of data from over 20,000 candidates in the Storm3 database, as well as industry insights we gather from conversations with industry leaders, filling roles for our clients and over 5 years of experience.
What if I want to know about salary trends across the whole HealthTech industry?
Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered! If you are interested in viewing our top level salary guide that covers the entire HealthTech sector, you can find that here:
What if I want to know about salary trends in other HealthTech sectors?
We also have guides made for the other HealthTech sectors that the Storm3 team help hire for, if you’re looking for salary guides covering another HealthTech sector you can find them here:
Does this guide include contract/hourly rates?
Our guides exclusively cover full-time salaried employees based on region and role.
