Average Biological Scientist Salary in Pakistan for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Biological Scientist salary for 2024 in Pakistan and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Pakistani rupee. To keep things simple, we are using the PKR currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚จ.

How Much Does a Biological Scientist Make in Pakistan?

A Biological Scientist working in Pakistan will typically earn around 1,921,500 PKR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 903,500 PKR to the highest average salary of 3,035,200 PKR.

Average Annual Salary
1,921,500 PKR
Average Monthly Salary
160,125 PKR

Lowest Annual Salary
903,500 PKR
Lowest Monthly Salary
75,291 PKR

Highest Annual Salary
3,035,200 PKR
Highest Monthly Salary
252,933 PKR

These are average salaries for a Biological Scientist in Pakistan and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Biological Scientist to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Biological Scientist salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Biological Scientist Salaries in Pakistan

So we've looked at the average salaries a Biological Scientist will earn in Pakistan. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Biological Scientist can earn between 903,500 PKR and 3,035,200 PKR on average in Pakistan. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Biological Scientist in Pakistan is 2,038,500 PKR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 2,038,500 PKR, and 50% of the population earn more than 2,038,500 PKR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Biological Scientist salary in Pakistan, 25% of the population are earning less than 1,320,500 PKR while 75% of the population earn more than 1,320,500 PKR.

75% of the population earn less than 2,688,800 PKR, and 25% of the population earn more than 2,688,800 PKR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Biological Scientist Salary by Experience Level in Pakistan

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average biological scientist salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Biological Scientist in Pakistan that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 1,041,900 PKR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Biological Scientist salary would increase to 1,440,700 PKR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Biological Scientist, the average salary would be 2,052,200 PKR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 2,495,600 PKR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Biological Scientist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 2,629,100 PKR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Biological Scientist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 2,868,600 PKR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
1,041,900 PKR
2-5 Years +38%
1,440,700 PKR
5-10 Years +42%
2,052,200 PKR
10-15 Years +22%
2,495,600 PKR
15-20 Years +6%
2,629,100 PKR
20+ Years +9%
2,868,600 PKR

Biological Scientist Salary by Education Level in Pakistan

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Biological Scientist in Pakistan based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Biological Scientist in Pakistan with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,333,900 PKR.

  • Master's Degree. A Biological Scientist in Pakistan with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 2,052,200 PKR.

  • PhD. A Biological Scientist in Pakistan with a phd education can earn an average salary of 2,734,500 PKR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
1,333,900 PKR
Master's Degree +55%
2,052,200 PKR
PhD +33%
2,734,500 PKR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Pakistan is around 409,000 to 1,230,000 PKR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Biological Scientist Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Pakistan, a male biological scientist will earn an average of 2,100,900 PKR, while a female biological scientist will earn around 1,788,300 PKR.

This means that a male biological scientist earns approximately 17% more than a female biological scientist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Pakistan

Male
2,100,900 PKR
Female -17%
1,788,300 PKR

Biological Scientist Average Pay Raise in Pakistan

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Biological Scientist in Pakistan is around 12% every 20 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Pakistan is around 8% every 19 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 12 ÷ 20 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Biological Scientist in Pakistan can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Pakistan for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Pakistan.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
2%
Energy
4%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
8%
Travel
1%
Construction
3%
Education
5%

Biological Scientist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Pakistan

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Biological Scientist is a moderate bonus based job, with 56% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

44% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
56%
No Bonus
44%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Pakistan earn approximately 12% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
1,023,400 PKR
Private Sector -12%
913,400 PKR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Biological Scientist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Biological Scientist in Pakistan.

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 852,600 PKR
Assistant Pharmacy Director Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,560,800 PKR
Associate Medical Affairs Director Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 2,161,200 PKR
Bioinformatics Scientist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,921,500 PKR
Bioinformatics Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 854,300 PKR
Biological Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 879,700 PKR
Biomedical Engineer Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 814,500 PKR
Biomedical Engineering Director Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,524,300 PKR
Biostatistician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,320,500 PKR
Biotechnologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,249,900 PKR
Biotechnology Lead Data Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,011,500 PKR
Chemical Process Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 890,100 PKR
Clinical Consultant Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,212,800 PKR
Clinical Data Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,235,600 PKR
Clinical Data Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,091,600 PKR
Clinical Informatics Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 956,200 PKR
Clinical Operations Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,728,900 PKR
Clinical Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,249,900 PKR
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,510,400 PKR
Clinical Programmer Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 643,400 PKR
Clinical Project Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,091,600 PKR
Clinical Research Associate Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,069,900 PKR
Clinical Research Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,765,300 PKR
Clinical Study Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,524,300 PKR
Compliance Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,357,900 PKR
Cytology Laboratory Technologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,003,800 PKR
Cytotechnologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 965,800 PKR
GCP Auditor Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,102,100 PKR
Hospital Pharmacy Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 922,300 PKR
Manufacturing Engineer Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,014,700 PKR
Medical Affairs Director Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,882,700 PKR
Medical Representative Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 832,300 PKR
Medical Science Liaison Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,357,900 PKR
Molecular and Cellular Biologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 2,076,600 PKR
Nuclear Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,333,900 PKR
Pharmaceutical Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 2,173,000 PKR
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 2,389,200 PKR
Pharmaceutical Operations Excellence Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,967,000 PKR
Pharmaceutical Process Engineer Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,136,700 PKR
Pharmaceutical Production Assistant Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,440,700 PKR
Pharmaceutical Project Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,306,100 PKR
Pharmaceutical Quality Auditor Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,428,800 PKR
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Assistant Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,067,500 PKR
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,417,600 PKR
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,069,900 PKR
Pharmaceutical Representative Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 849,200 PKR
Pharmaceutical Research Associate Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,249,900 PKR
Pharmaceutical Research Scientist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,846,200 PKR
Pharmaceutical Researcher Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,835,700 PKR
Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,464,200 PKR
Pharmaceutical Sales Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,800,200 PKR
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 818,100 PKR
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,921,500 PKR
Pharmaceutical Team Leader Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,357,900 PKR
Pharmaceutical Technologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 926,000 PKR
Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,224,800 PKR
Pharmacy Aide Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 808,000 PKR
Pharmacy Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,668,900 PKR
Pharmacy Stock Controller Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 739,500 PKR
Pharmacy Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 701,400 PKR
Records Management Coordinator Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 704,300 PKR
Shift Encapsulator Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 774,200 PKR
Staff Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 1,259,300 PKR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Pakistan, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Bahawalpur 1,835,700 PKR
Faisalabad 2,242,500 PKR
Gujranwala 2,038,500 PKR
Hyderabad 2,052,200 PKR
Islamabad 1,896,700 PKR
Karachi 2,161,200 PKR
Lahore 2,207,600 PKR
Multan 2,015,600 PKR
Peshawar 2,076,600 PKR
Quetta 1,980,600 PKR
Rawalpindi 2,065,400 PKR
Sargodha 1,846,200 PKR
Sialkot 1,693,600 PKR

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