Sigma-Aldrich salaries

Q: Is the pay good at Sigma-Aldrich?

Yes, the pay is good at Sigma-Aldrich. Compared to the industry average of $66,406 per year, the average annual salary at Sigma-Aldrich is $69,774, which is 5.07% higher.

Q: What is the starting pay at Sigma-Aldrich?

The starting pay at Sigma-Aldrich is $40,000 per year, or $19.23 per hour.

Q: How much does Sigma-Aldrich pay an hour?

Sigma-Aldrich pays $33.55 an hour, on average.

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Sigma-Aldrich salary estimate

$69,774yearly

$33.55 hourly rate

Entry-level salary

$40,000 yearly salary

Updated April 25, 2024

How much does Sigma-Aldrich pay?

The average Sigma-Aldrich salary in the United States is $69,774 per year. Sigma-Aldrich salaries range between $40,000 a year in the bottom 10th percentile to $121,000 in the top 90th percentile. Sigma-Aldrich pays $33.55 an hour on average. Geographic location also impacts Sigma-Aldrich salaries. Sigma-Aldrich employees in Walnut Creek, CA get paid the most.

Highest paying jobs at Sigma-Aldrich

The highest paying jobs at Sigma-Aldrich are market manager, application software developer, sap security consultant, and solutions architect. Market manager jobs at Sigma-Aldrich earn an average yearly salary of $142,259, Sigma-Aldrich application software developer jobs average $118,635, and Sigma-Aldrich sap security consultant jobs average $118,108.

The lowest paying Sigma-Aldrich roles include packer and order filler. Sigma-Aldrich packer average salary is $32,100 per year. So while the average Sigma-Aldrich salary is $69,774 there is a big variation in pay depending on the role.

Highest paying jobs at Sigma-Aldrich

Rank	Job Title	Average Sigma-Aldrich Salary	Hourly Rate
1	Market Manager	$142,259	$68.39
2	Application Software Developer	$118,635	$57.04
3	SAP Security Consultant	$118,108	$56.78
4	Solutions Architect	$113,509	$54.57
5	Information Technology Senior Analyst	$106,869	$51.38
6	Distribution Supervisor	$102,431	$49.25
7	Software Engineer	$95,186	$45.76
8	SAP Consultant	$91,538	$44.01
9	Information Technology Analyst	$89,410	$42.99
10	Technical Marketing Specialist	$84,915	$40.82
11	Requirements Engineer	$79,805	$38.37
12	Chemist	$76,965	$37.00
13	Research And Development Scientist	$72,545	$34.88
14	Buyer	$71,391	$34.32
15	Senior Scientist	$69,892	$33.60
16	Biochemist	$68,513	$32.94
17	Quality Assurance Specialist	$66,829	$32.13
18	Marketing Communications Coordinator	$65,939	$31.70
19	Quality Assurance Associate	$65,226	$31.36
20	Laboratory Technician	$60,553	$29.11

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How much does Sigma-Aldrich pay by location?

The average Sigma-Aldrich salary varies by location. Sigma-Aldrich salaries are the highest in Walnut Creek, CA, at $78,448 per year. Sigma-Aldrich pays the second highest average salary in Rockville, MD, at $70,772 per year. It's important to factor in the cost of living when negotiating a salary or choosing a place to work.

Highest Paying Sigma-Aldrich Locations

Rank	Location	Average Sigma-Aldrich Salary	Hourly Rate
1	Walnut Creek, CA	$78,448	$37.72
2	Rockville, MD	$70,772	$34.03
3	Jaffrey, NH	$68,828	$33.09
4	Urbana, IL	$65,942	$31.70
5	Milwaukee, WI	$65,270	$31.38
6	Miamisburg, OH	$64,760	$31.13
7	Louisburg, NC	$63,905	$30.72
8	Saint Louis, MO	$62,536	$30.07
9	Lenexa, KS	$62,517	$30.06
10	Laramie, WY	$60,824	$29.24

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Sigma-Aldrich salaries by department

Salaries at Sigma-Aldrich vary depending on the department you work in. Sigma-Aldrich salaries in the business development department are the highest with an average salary of $114,750. Employees in the it department at Sigma-Aldrich receive relatively high salaries as well, with an average salary of $104,880 per year. Departments that don't pay as well at Sigma-Aldrich include the customer service and the warehouse organizational functions, with employees earning average salaries of $37,591 and $39,125, respectively.

Average Sigma-Aldrich salary by department

Rank	Department	Average Sigma-Aldrich Salary	Hourly Rate
1	Business Development	$114,750	$55.17
2	IT	$104,880	$50.42
3	Marketing	$99,308	$47.74
4	Engineering	$93,736	$45.07
5	Finance	$93,081	$44.75
6	Sales	$91,095	$43.80
7	Supply Chain	$87,970	$42.29
8	Research & Development	$72,953	$35.07
9	Accounting	$57,947	$27.86
10	Plant/Manufacturing	$57,895	$27.83
11	Administrative	$52,339	$25.16
12	Warehouse	$39,125	$18.81
13	Customer Service	$37,591	$18.07

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Best paying Sigma-Aldrich research & development salaries

Rank	Position	Average Sigma-Aldrich Salary	Hourly Rate
1	Research And Development Manager	$125,392	$60.28
2	Chemist	$76,965	$37.00
3	Research And Development Scientist	$72,545	$34.88
4	Senior Scientist	$69,892	$33.60
5	Biochemist	$68,513	$32.94
6	Laboratory Technician	$60,553	$29.11
7	Chemical Technician	$51,205	$24.62
8	Laboratory Assistant	$36,148	$17.38

Best paying Sigma-Aldrich warehouse salaries

Rank	Position	Average Sigma-Aldrich Salary	Hourly Rate
1	Inventory Analyst	$62,672	$30.13
2	Inventory Control Specialist	$42,991	$20.67
3	Receivables Specialist	$41,260	$19.84
4	Forklift Operator	$40,364	$19.41
5	Packaging Technician	$40,350	$19.40
6	Distribution Associate	$39,965	$19.21
7	Distribution Technician	$39,885	$19.18
8	Packaging Operator	$39,595	$19.04
9	Warehouse Operations Manager	$38,855	$18.68
10	Shipping And Receiving Clerk	$38,102	$18.32
11	Order Selector	$37,922	$18.23
12	Material Handler	$37,706	$18.13
13	Warehouse Worker	$36,945	$17.76
14	Shipping Associate	$35,576	$17.10
15	Package Handler	$35,109	$16.88
16	Sorter	$34,814	$16.74
17	Picker	$32,513	$15.63
18	Chemical Worker	$32,305	$15.53
19	Order Filler	$32,234	$15.50
20	Packer	$32,101	$15.43

Best paying Sigma-Aldrich plant/manufacturing salaries

Rank	Position	Average Sigma-Aldrich Salary	Hourly Rate
1	Process Improvement Manager	$109,981	$52.88
2	Production Manager	$95,594	$45.96
3	Process Improvement Consultant	$93,500	$44.95
4	Packaging Supervisor	$80,576	$38.74
5	Quality Assurance Specialist	$66,829	$32.13
6	Quality Assurance Associate	$65,225	$31.36
7	Packing Supervisor	$65,188	$31.34
8	Chemical Operator	$44,252	$21.28
9	Chemical Processor	$43,847	$21.08
10	Blender	$40,074	$19.27
11	Manufacturing Operator	$39,811	$19.14
12	Manufacturing Technician	$38,939	$18.72

Sigma-Aldrich competitors’ average salaries

Average salaries at Sigma-Aldrich competitors, like Merck, Regeneron, and Watson Pharma Pvt Ltd, vary. Merck employees earn the highest salaries, with an average yearly salary of $90,328. The average salary at Regeneron is $85,589 per year, and the average salary at Watson Pharma Pvt Ltd is $79,372 per year.

Highest paying Sigma-Aldrich competitors

Rank	Company Name	Zippia Score	Average Salary
1	Merck	4.6	$90,328
2	Regeneron	4.9	$85,589
3	Watson Pharma Pvt Ltd	4.9	$79,372
4	PerSeptive Biosystems, Inc	4.0	$74,665
5	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	4.6	$72,061
6	Quidel	4.7	$71,489
7	Fougera Pharmaceuticals	4.1	$71,003
8	Paddock Laboratories	4.3	$69,519
9	Pharmaceutics International	4.5	$67,963
10	Tris Pharma	4.2	$67,691
11	Mylan	4.8	$66,113
12	Par Pharmaceutical Inc	4.9	$61,975
13	Mallinckrodt	4.8	$61,563
14	EMD Millipore	4.8	$60,972
15	ALZA Corporation	4.3	$59,528
16	West-Ward Pharmaceuticals	4.9	$59,065
17	TISHCON	3.7	$58,283
18	Tolmar Inc	4.7	$57,622
19	Perrigo	4.9	$48,633
20	Qualitest Pharmaceuticals	4.1	$44,685

Recently added Sigma-Aldrich salaries

Job	Location	Date Added	Salary
Specialty Business End-To-End Solutions Owner	Saint Louis, MO	09/19/2024	$145,000
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Chemical Planning and Scheduling Specialist	Urbana, IL	09/09/2024	$92,206
Senior Business Analyst	Saint Louis, MO	09/06/2024	$145,000

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Updated April 25, 2024

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