Average Chemist Salary in Pakistan for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Chemist 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 Chemist Make in Pakistan?

A Chemist working in Pakistan will typically earn around 1,967,000 PKR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 966,100 PKR to the highest average salary of 3,085,500 PKR.

Average Annual Salary
1,967,000 PKR
Average Monthly Salary
163,916 PKR

Lowest Annual Salary
966,100 PKR
Lowest Monthly Salary
80,508 PKR

Highest Annual Salary
3,085,500 PKR
Highest Monthly Salary
257,125 PKR

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

Chemist 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 Chemist Salaries in Pakistan

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Chemist can earn between 966,100 PKR and 3,085,500 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 Chemist in Pakistan is 2,015,600 PKR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 2,015,600 PKR, and 50% of the population earn more than 2,015,600 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 Chemist salary in Pakistan, 25% of the population are earning less than 1,345,400 PKR while 75% of the population earn more than 1,345,400 PKR.

75% of the population earn less than 2,593,900 PKR, and 25% of the population earn more than 2,593,900 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.

Chemist 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 chemist 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 Chemist in Pakistan that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 1,144,400 PKR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Chemist salary would increase to 1,476,700 PKR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Chemist, the average salary would be 2,026,800 PKR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 2,519,500 PKR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Chemist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 2,698,900 PKR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Chemist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 2,878,300 PKR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
1,144,400 PKR
2-5 Years +29%
1,476,700 PKR
5-10 Years +38%
2,026,800 PKR
10-15 Years +24%
2,519,500 PKR
15-20 Years +7%
2,698,900 PKR
20+ Years +7%
2,878,300 PKR

Chemist 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 Chemist 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 Chemist in Pakistan with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,345,400 PKR.

  • Master's Degree. A Chemist in Pakistan with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,846,200 PKR.

  • PhD. A Chemist in Pakistan with a phd education can earn an average salary of 3,035,200 PKR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
1,345,400 PKR
Master's Degree +38%
1,846,200 PKR
PhD +64%
3,035,200 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.

Chemist 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 chemist will earn an average of 2,076,600 PKR, while a female chemist will earn around 1,811,000 PKR.

This means that a male chemist earns approximately 15% more than a female chemist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Pakistan

Male
2,076,600 PKR
Female -15%
1,811,000 PKR

Chemist 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 Chemist 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 Chemist 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%

Chemist 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 Chemist is a moderate bonus based job, with 55% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

45% 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 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
55%
No Bonus
45%

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 Chemist

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

Job Title Category Salary
3D Lab Technologist Science and Technical Services 879,800 PKR
Algorithm Developer Science and Technical Services 1,212,800 PKR
Analytical Chemist Science and Technical Services 1,835,700 PKR
Anthropologist Science and Technical Services 1,405,700 PKR
Archeologist Science and Technical Services 1,182,400 PKR
Assistant Breeder Science and Technical Services 618,800 PKR
Astronomer Science and Technical Services 2,207,600 PKR
Atmospheric and Space Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,693,600 PKR
Behavior Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,198,300 PKR
Behavior Intervention Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,283,600 PKR
Behavior Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,273,300 PKR
Biochemist Science and Technical Services 2,003,200 PKR
Biofuels Processing Technician Science and Technical Services 791,200 PKR
Biofuels Production Manager Science and Technical Services 1,357,900 PKR
Biologist Science and Technical Services 1,967,000 PKR
Biomedical Laboratory Officer Science and Technical Services 799,300 PKR
Biomedical Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,146,100 PKR
Biophysicist Science and Technical Services 1,955,300 PKR
Chemical Engineer Science and Technical Services 954,900 PKR
Chemical Technologist Science and Technical Services 915,100 PKR
Chief Technologist Science and Technical Services 1,668,900 PKR
Climate Change Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,273,300 PKR
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,015,600 PKR
Computer Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,524,300 PKR
Conservation Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,678,300 PKR
Data Science Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,182,400 PKR
Data Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,510,400 PKR
DNA Analyst Science and Technical Services 2,038,500 PKR
Ecologist Science and Technical Services 1,547,500 PKR
Economic Development Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,500,800 PKR
Flavourist Science and Technical Services 639,900 PKR
Food Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,273,300 PKR
Forensic Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,560,800 PKR
Formulation Technologist Science and Technical Services 817,800 PKR
Fraud Investigator Science and Technical Services 927,000 PKR
Genomics Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,052,200 PKR
Geographer Science and Technical Services 1,077,700 PKR
Geographic Information Systems Technician Science and Technical Services 664,500 PKR
Geological Data Technician Science and Technical Services 677,100 PKR
Geological Technician Science and Technical Services 823,400 PKR
Geologist Science and Technical Services 1,678,300 PKR
Geomatics Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,560,800 PKR
Geophysical Data Technician Science and Technical Services 659,200 PKR
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist Science and Technical Services 1,570,900 PKR
Global Technical Lead Science and Technical Services 2,003,200 PKR
Hydrologist Science and Technical Services 1,345,400 PKR
Industrial Ecologist Science and Technical Services 1,428,800 PKR
Intelligence Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,192,500 PKR
Knowledge Management Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,038,700 PKR
Lab Analyst Science and Technical Services 844,100 PKR
Lab Manager Science and Technical Services 1,464,200 PKR
Lab Technician Science and Technical Services 631,200 PKR
Laboratory Manager Science and Technical Services 1,369,700 PKR
Laboratory Researcher Science and Technical Services 907,100 PKR
Laboratory Technician Science and Technical Services 615,000 PKR
Life Sciences Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,320,500 PKR
Life Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,621,400 PKR
Marine Architect Science and Technical Services 1,283,600 PKR
Marine Biologist Science and Technical Services 1,450,700 PKR
Marine Superintendent Science and Technical Services 816,900 PKR
Materials Analyst Science and Technical Services 823,400 PKR
Materials Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,500,800 PKR
Mathematician Science and Technical Services 1,524,300 PKR
Medical Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,161,200 PKR
Metallurgist Science and Technical Services 1,428,800 PKR
Meteorologist Science and Technical Services 1,369,700 PKR
Microbiologist Science and Technical Services 2,161,200 PKR
Natural Language Processing Researcher Science and Technical Services 1,306,100 PKR
Natural Resource Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,148,200 PKR
Natural Resources Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,198,200 PKR
Natural Sciences Manager Science and Technical Services 1,980,600 PKR
Nuclear Engineer Science and Technical Services 2,124,400 PKR
Physical Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,583,700 PKR
Physicist Science and Technical Services 2,076,600 PKR
Political Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,500,800 PKR
Polygraph Examiner Science and Technical Services 562,600 PKR
Polysomnographic Technologist Science and Technical Services 931,900 PKR
Product Development Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,594,500 PKR
Quantitative Research Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,296,900 PKR
Quantitative Researcher Science and Technical Services 1,380,400 PKR
Radiation Protection Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,079,600 PKR
Refrigeration Technician Science and Technical Services 453,200 PKR
Research Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,487,200 PKR
Risk Safety Engineer Science and Technical Services 869,400 PKR
Scientific Photographer Science and Technical Services 909,300 PKR
Scientific Programmer Science and Technical Services 1,249,900 PKR
Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,417,600 PKR
Service Engineer Science and Technical Services 908,200 PKR
Service Technician Science and Technical Services 581,300 PKR
Social Science Research Assistant Science and Technical Services 858,400 PKR
Social Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,537,500 PKR
Sociologist Science and Technical Services 1,428,800 PKR
Soil Scientist Science and Technical Services 1,273,300 PKR
Statistical Analyst Science and Technical Services 909,300 PKR
Statistical Assistant Science and Technical Services 643,400 PKR
Statistician Science and Technical Services 1,417,600 PKR
Survey Analyst Science and Technical Services 840,100 PKR
Survey Researcher Science and Technical Services 832,300 PKR
Surveying and Mapping Technician Science and Technical Services 548,500 PKR
Team Leader Science and Technical Services 1,196,800 PKR
Technical Manager Science and Technical Services 1,357,900 PKR
Technical Officer Science and Technical Services 587,800 PKR
Technical Service Director Science and Technical Services 1,800,200 PKR
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist Science and Technical Services 877,300 PKR
Technical Services Research and Development Manager Science and Technical Services 2,015,600 PKR
Technical Services Research Associate Science and Technical Services 973,800 PKR
Technical Services Research Coordinator Science and Technical Services 1,037,000 PKR
Technician Science and Technical Services 553,400 PKR
Water Ecologist Science and Technical Services 1,632,100 PKR
Wildlife Biologist Science and Technical Services 1,417,600 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 1,693,600 PKR
Faisalabad 2,026,800 PKR
Gujranwala 1,967,000 PKR
Hyderabad 1,896,700 PKR
Islamabad 1,882,700 PKR
Karachi 2,197,700 PKR
Lahore 2,110,600 PKR
Multan 1,980,600 PKR
Peshawar 1,896,700 PKR
Quetta 1,703,200 PKR
Rawalpindi 1,942,700 PKR
Sargodha 1,728,900 PKR
Sialkot 1,655,500 PKR