Average Lab Analyst Salary in Singapore for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Lab Analyst salary for 2024 in Singapore 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 Singapore dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the SGD currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Lab Analyst Make in Singapore?

A Lab Analyst working in Singapore will typically earn around 85,880 SGD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 41,480 SGD to the highest average salary of 128,500 SGD.

Average Annual Salary
85,880 SGD
Average Monthly Salary
7,156 SGD

Lowest Annual Salary
41,480 SGD
Lowest Monthly Salary
3,456 SGD

Highest Annual Salary
128,500 SGD
Highest Monthly Salary
10,708 SGD

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

Lab Analyst 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 Lab Analyst Salaries in Singapore

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Lab Analyst can earn between 41,480 SGD and 128,500 SGD on average in Singapore. 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 Lab Analyst in Singapore is 83,400 SGD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 83,400 SGD, and 50% of the population earn more than 83,400 SGD.

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 Lab Analyst salary in Singapore, 25% of the population are earning less than 58,440 SGD while 75% of the population earn more than 58,440 SGD.

75% of the population earn less than 104,900 SGD, and 25% of the population earn more than 104,900 SGD.

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.

Lab Analyst Salary by Experience Level in Singapore

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 lab analyst 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 Lab Analyst in Singapore that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 49,360 SGD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Lab Analyst salary would increase to 63,320 SGD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Lab Analyst, the average salary would be 89,120 SGD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 106,500 SGD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Lab Analyst with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 116,420 SGD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Lab Analyst with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 124,400 SGD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
49,360 SGD
2-5 Years +31%
63,320 SGD
5-10 Years +40%
89,120 SGD
10-15 Years +20%
106,500 SGD
15-20 Years +9%
116,420 SGD
20+ Years +8%
124,400 SGD

Lab Analyst Salary by Education Level in Singapore

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 Lab Analyst in Singapore 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 Lab Analyst in Singapore with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 57,900 SGD.

  • Master's Degree. A Lab Analyst in Singapore with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 83,640 SGD.

  • PhD. A Lab Analyst in Singapore with a phd education can earn an average salary of 125,100 SGD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
57,900 SGD
Master's Degree +49%
83,640 SGD
PhD +45%
125,100 SGD

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 Singapore is around 42,200 to 127,000 SGD 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.

Lab Analyst 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 Singapore, a male lab analyst will earn an average of 86,420 SGD, while a female lab analyst will earn around 82,160 SGD.

This means that a male lab analyst earns approximately 5% more than a female lab analyst for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Singapore

Male
86,420 SGD
Female -5%
82,160 SGD

Lab Analyst Average Pay Raise in Singapore

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 Lab Analyst in Singapore is around 12% every 14 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Singapore is around 9% every 15 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 ÷ 14 ) × 12  = 10%

What this means is that a Lab Analyst in Singapore can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 10% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Singapore for 2024

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

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

Banking
7%
Energy
5%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
1%
Travel
8%
Construction
6%
Education
4%

Lab Analyst Bonus and Incentive Rates in Singapore

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 Lab Analyst 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 Singapore earn approximately 5% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
103,440 SGD
Private Sector -5%
98,540 SGD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Lab Analyst

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Lab Analyst in Singapore.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Lab Technologist Science and Technical Services 88,020 SGD
Algorithm Developer Science and Technical Services 116,740 SGD
Analytical Chemist Science and Technical Services 183,600 SGD
Anthropologist Science and Technical Services 134,600 SGD
Archeologist Science and Technical Services 116,180 SGD
Assistant Breeder Science and Technical Services 60,020 SGD
Astronomer Science and Technical Services 221,500 SGD
Atmospheric and Space Scientist Science and Technical Services 180,300 SGD
Behavior Analyst Science and Technical Services 124,400 SGD
Behavior Intervention Specialist Science and Technical Services 137,400 SGD
Behavior Specialist Science and Technical Services 127,700 SGD
Biochemist Science and Technical Services 207,700 SGD
Biofuels Processing Technician Science and Technical Services 83,020 SGD
Biofuels Production Manager Science and Technical Services 143,200 SGD
Biologist Science and Technical Services 209,700 SGD
Biomedical Laboratory Officer Science and Technical Services 80,180 SGD
Biomedical Scientist Science and Technical Services 204,700 SGD
Biophysicist Science and Technical Services 197,600 SGD
Chemical Engineer Science and Technical Services 99,560 SGD
Chemical Technologist Science and Technical Services 93,220 SGD
Chemist Science and Technical Services 195,200 SGD
Chief Technologist Science and Technical Services 176,800 SGD
Climate Change Analyst Science and Technical Services 125,100 SGD
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Science and Technical Services 196,800 SGD
Computer Scientist Science and Technical Services 148,300 SGD
Conservation Scientist Science and Technical Services 168,100 SGD
Data Science Specialist Science and Technical Services 118,060 SGD
Data Scientist Science and Technical Services 159,500 SGD
DNA Analyst Science and Technical Services 200,000 SGD
Ecologist Science and Technical Services 146,200 SGD
Economic Development Specialist Science and Technical Services 148,300 SGD
Flavourist Science and Technical Services 62,860 SGD
Food Scientist Science and Technical Services 136,200 SGD
Forensic Scientist Science and Technical Services 164,200 SGD
Formulation Technologist Science and Technical Services 76,440 SGD
Fraud Investigator Science and Technical Services 94,800 SGD
Genomics Scientist Science and Technical Services 204,700 SGD
Geographer Science and Technical Services 109,720 SGD
Geographic Information Systems Technician Science and Technical Services 69,040 SGD
Geological Data Technician Science and Technical Services 70,940 SGD
Geological Technician Science and Technical Services 83,300 SGD
Geologist Science and Technical Services 172,400 SGD
Geomatics Scientist Science and Technical Services 164,200 SGD
Geophysical Data Technician Science and Technical Services 65,940 SGD
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist Science and Technical Services 151,800 SGD
Global Technical Lead Science and Technical Services 201,100 SGD
Hydrologist Science and Technical Services 138,200 SGD
Industrial Ecologist Science and Technical Services 142,300 SGD
Intelligence Analyst Science and Technical Services 123,400 SGD
Knowledge Management Specialist Science and Technical Services 101,960 SGD
Lab Manager Science and Technical Services 148,300 SGD
Lab Technician Science and Technical Services 58,440 SGD
Laboratory Manager Science and Technical Services 148,300 SGD
Laboratory Researcher Science and Technical Services 96,500 SGD
Laboratory Technician Science and Technical Services 61,760 SGD
Life Sciences Analyst Science and Technical Services 134,600 SGD
Life Scientist Science and Technical Services 159,500 SGD
Marine Architect Science and Technical Services 125,700 SGD
Marine Biologist Science and Technical Services 143,200 SGD
Marine Superintendent Science and Technical Services 83,420 SGD
Materials Analyst Science and Technical Services 85,700 SGD
Materials Scientist Science and Technical Services 152,300 SGD
Mathematician Science and Technical Services 161,300 SGD
Medical Scientist Science and Technical Services 212,500 SGD
Metallurgist Science and Technical Services 146,200 SGD
Meteorologist Science and Technical Services 146,200 SGD
Microbiologist Science and Technical Services 210,500 SGD
Natural Language Processing Researcher Science and Technical Services 128,900 SGD
Natural Resource Specialist Science and Technical Services 119,560 SGD
Natural Resources Analyst Science and Technical Services 125,700 SGD
Natural Sciences Manager Science and Technical Services 196,800 SGD
Nuclear Engineer Science and Technical Services 215,100 SGD
Physical Scientist Science and Technical Services 159,500 SGD
Physicist Science and Technical Services 195,200 SGD
Political Scientist Science and Technical Services 152,100 SGD
Polygraph Examiner Science and Technical Services 53,660 SGD
Polysomnographic Technologist Science and Technical Services 92,300 SGD
Product Development Scientist Science and Technical Services 161,300 SGD
Quantitative Research Analyst Science and Technical Services 137,400 SGD
Quantitative Researcher Science and Technical Services 137,400 SGD
Radiation Protection Specialist Science and Technical Services 109,460 SGD
Refrigeration Technician Science and Technical Services 43,800 SGD
Research Scientist Science and Technical Services 148,300 SGD
Risk Safety Engineer Science and Technical Services 86,640 SGD
Scientific Photographer Science and Technical Services 90,540 SGD
Scientific Programmer Science and Technical Services 125,700 SGD
Scientist Science and Technical Services 139,100 SGD
Service Engineer Science and Technical Services 88,480 SGD
Service Technician Science and Technical Services 57,620 SGD
Social Science Research Assistant Science and Technical Services 80,840 SGD
Social Scientist Science and Technical Services 150,000 SGD
Sociologist Science and Technical Services 143,200 SGD
Soil Scientist Science and Technical Services 130,400 SGD
Statistical Analyst Science and Technical Services 90,540 SGD
Statistical Assistant Science and Technical Services 64,920 SGD
Statistician Science and Technical Services 139,100 SGD
Survey Analyst Science and Technical Services 87,020 SGD
Survey Researcher Science and Technical Services 78,480 SGD
Surveying and Mapping Technician Science and Technical Services 54,140 SGD
Team Leader Science and Technical Services 127,700 SGD
Technical Manager Science and Technical Services 142,300 SGD
Technical Officer Science and Technical Services 58,520 SGD
Technical Service Director Science and Technical Services 192,600 SGD
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist Science and Technical Services 88,020 SGD
Technical Services Research and Development Manager Science and Technical Services 201,100 SGD
Technical Services Research Associate Science and Technical Services 102,620 SGD
Technical Services Research Coordinator Science and Technical Services 106,780 SGD
Technician Science and Technical Services 60,480 SGD
Water Ecologist Science and Technical Services 161,600 SGD
Wildlife Biologist Science and Technical Services 148,300 SGD

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