Average Lab Analyst Salary in Tanzania for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Lab Analyst salary for 2024 in Tanzania 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 Tanzanian shilling. To keep things simple, we are using the TZS currency code instead of the currency symbol Sh.

How Much Does a Lab Analyst Make in Tanzania?

A Lab Analyst working in Tanzania will typically earn around 13,679,300 TZS per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 6,984,300 TZS to the highest average salary of 21,121,400 TZS.

Average Annual Salary
13,679,300 TZS
Average Monthly Salary
1,139,941 TZS

Lowest Annual Salary
6,984,300 TZS
Lowest Monthly Salary
582,025 TZS

Highest Annual Salary
21,121,400 TZS
Highest Monthly Salary
1,760,116 TZS

These are average salaries for a Lab Analyst in Tanzania 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 Tanzania

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Lab Analyst can earn between 6,984,300 TZS and 21,121,400 TZS on average in Tanzania. 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 Tanzania is 13,441,600 TZS. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 13,441,600 TZS, and 50% of the population earn more than 13,441,600 TZS.

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 Tanzania, 25% of the population are earning less than 9,191,000 TZS while 75% of the population earn more than 9,191,000 TZS.

75% of the population earn less than 16,918,700 TZS, and 25% of the population earn more than 16,918,700 TZS.

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 Tanzania

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 Tanzania that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 7,834,900 TZS.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Lab Analyst salary would increase to 10,237,100 TZS.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Lab Analyst, the average salary would be 14,280,500 TZS.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 17,278,100 TZS.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Lab Analyst with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 18,720,200 TZS.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Lab Analyst with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 20,159,800 TZS.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
7,834,900 TZS
2-5 Years +31%
10,237,100 TZS
5-10 Years +40%
14,280,500 TZS
10-15 Years +20%
17,278,100 TZS
15-20 Years +9%
18,720,200 TZS
20+ Years +8%
20,159,800 TZS

Lab Analyst Salary by Education Level in Tanzania

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 Tanzania 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 Tanzania with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 9,250,100 TZS.

  • Master's Degree. A Lab Analyst in Tanzania with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 13,798,900 TZS.

  • PhD. A Lab Analyst in Tanzania with a phd education can earn an average salary of 19,921,600 TZS.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
9,250,100 TZS
Master's Degree +49%
13,798,900 TZS
PhD +45%
19,921,600 TZS

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 Tanzania is around 6,310,000 to 18,900,000 TZS 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 Tanzania, a male lab analyst will earn an average of 14,639,900 TZS, while a female lab analyst will earn around 12,841,200 TZS.

This means that a male lab analyst earns approximately 14% more than a female lab analyst for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Tanzania

Male
14,639,900 TZS
Female -14%
12,841,200 TZS

Lab Analyst Average Pay Raise in Tanzania

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 Tanzania is around 11% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Tanzania is around 8% every 18 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 = ( 11 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Lab Analyst in Tanzania can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Tanzania for 2024

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

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 Tanzania

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 52% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

48% 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
52%
No Bonus
48%

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 Tanzania earn approximately 7% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
15,838,200 TZS
Private Sector -7%
14,760,200 TZS

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 Tanzania.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Lab Technologist Science and Technical Services 15,001,200 TZS
Algorithm Developer Science and Technical Services 20,760,500 TZS
Analytical Chemist Science and Technical Services 29,761,800 TZS
Anthropologist Science and Technical Services 21,719,900 TZS
Archeologist Science and Technical Services 18,239,400 TZS
Assistant Breeder Science and Technical Services 9,538,800 TZS
Astronomer Science and Technical Services 35,878,200 TZS
Atmospheric and Space Scientist Science and Technical Services 27,479,000 TZS
Behavior Analyst Science and Technical Services 19,558,300 TZS
Behavior Intervention Specialist Science and Technical Services 21,841,900 TZS
Behavior Specialist Science and Technical Services 20,639,100 TZS
Biochemist Science and Technical Services 32,639,300 TZS
Biofuels Processing Technician Science and Technical Services 12,841,200 TZS
Biofuels Production Manager Science and Technical Services 23,040,200 TZS
Biologist Science and Technical Services 33,721,200 TZS
Biomedical Laboratory Officer Science and Technical Services 12,958,200 TZS
Biomedical Scientist Science and Technical Services 33,119,100 TZS
Biophysicist Science and Technical Services 33,360,800 TZS
Chemical Engineer Science and Technical Services 14,760,200 TZS
Chemical Technologist Science and Technical Services 14,880,300 TZS
Chemist Science and Technical Services 32,038,500 TZS
Chief Technologist Science and Technical Services 28,439,500 TZS
Climate Change Analyst Science and Technical Services 21,841,900 TZS
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Science and Technical Services 32,758,100 TZS
Computer Scientist Science and Technical Services 25,919,400 TZS
Conservation Scientist Science and Technical Services 27,361,200 TZS
Data Science Specialist Science and Technical Services 20,281,100 TZS
Data Scientist Science and Technical Services 24,478,500 TZS
DNA Analyst Science and Technical Services 31,440,200 TZS
Ecologist Science and Technical Services 25,079,200 TZS
Economic Development Specialist Science and Technical Services 25,679,100 TZS
Flavourist Science and Technical Services 10,932,200 TZS
Food Scientist Science and Technical Services 20,639,100 TZS
Forensic Scientist Science and Technical Services 26,759,500 TZS
Formulation Technologist Science and Technical Services 13,199,100 TZS
Fraud Investigator Science and Technical Services 15,838,200 TZS
Genomics Scientist Science and Technical Services 33,360,800 TZS
Geographer Science and Technical Services 17,519,700 TZS
Geographic Information Systems Technician Science and Technical Services 11,365,600 TZS
Geological Data Technician Science and Technical Services 11,557,500 TZS
Geological Technician Science and Technical Services 14,038,300 TZS
Geologist Science and Technical Services 25,919,400 TZS
Geomatics Scientist Science and Technical Services 25,321,400 TZS
Geophysical Data Technician Science and Technical Services 10,187,500 TZS
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist Science and Technical Services 24,359,000 TZS
Global Technical Lead Science and Technical Services 32,519,500 TZS
Hydrologist Science and Technical Services 21,841,900 TZS
Industrial Ecologist Science and Technical Services 23,159,200 TZS
Intelligence Analyst Science and Technical Services 20,400,600 TZS
Knowledge Management Specialist Science and Technical Services 16,799,900 TZS
Lab Manager Science and Technical Services 23,759,100 TZS
Lab Technician Science and Technical Services 10,270,100 TZS
Laboratory Manager Science and Technical Services 23,399,000 TZS
Laboratory Researcher Science and Technical Services 14,760,200 TZS
Laboratory Technician Science and Technical Services 9,961,400 TZS
Life Sciences Analyst Science and Technical Services 22,558,900 TZS
Life Scientist Science and Technical Services 25,079,200 TZS
Marine Architect Science and Technical Services 19,799,400 TZS
Marine Biologist Science and Technical Services 22,441,700 TZS
Marine Superintendent Science and Technical Services 13,319,300 TZS
Materials Analyst Science and Technical Services 14,038,300 TZS
Materials Scientist Science and Technical Services 24,239,000 TZS
Mathematician Science and Technical Services 26,040,800 TZS
Medical Scientist Science and Technical Services 35,039,300 TZS
Metallurgist Science and Technical Services 24,359,000 TZS
Meteorologist Science and Technical Services 22,321,900 TZS
Microbiologist Science and Technical Services 33,240,500 TZS
Natural Language Processing Researcher Science and Technical Services 20,281,100 TZS
Natural Resource Specialist Science and Technical Services 18,720,200 TZS
Natural Resources Analyst Science and Technical Services 20,518,900 TZS
Natural Sciences Manager Science and Technical Services 32,161,000 TZS
Nuclear Engineer Science and Technical Services 34,441,600 TZS
Physical Scientist Science and Technical Services 27,118,300 TZS
Physicist Science and Technical Services 32,038,500 TZS
Political Scientist Science and Technical Services 24,359,000 TZS
Polygraph Examiner Science and Technical Services 8,713,800 TZS
Polysomnographic Technologist Science and Technical Services 15,118,700 TZS
Product Development Scientist Science and Technical Services 25,919,400 TZS
Quantitative Research Analyst Science and Technical Services 21,121,400 TZS
Quantitative Researcher Science and Technical Services 21,361,700 TZS
Radiation Protection Specialist Science and Technical Services 17,519,700 TZS
Refrigeration Technician Science and Technical Services 7,342,500 TZS
Research Scientist Science and Technical Services 23,040,200 TZS
Risk Safety Engineer Science and Technical Services 14,158,800 TZS
Scientific Photographer Science and Technical Services 14,038,300 TZS
Scientific Programmer Science and Technical Services 20,281,100 TZS
Scientist Science and Technical Services 24,239,000 TZS
Service Engineer Science and Technical Services 14,038,300 TZS
Service Technician Science and Technical Services 9,409,200 TZS
Social Science Research Assistant Science and Technical Services 13,319,300 TZS
Social Scientist Science and Technical Services 24,958,800 TZS
Sociologist Science and Technical Services 24,359,000 TZS
Soil Scientist Science and Technical Services 20,760,500 TZS
Statistical Analyst Science and Technical Services 14,760,200 TZS
Statistical Assistant Science and Technical Services 10,943,000 TZS
Statistician Science and Technical Services 22,918,100 TZS
Survey Analyst Science and Technical Services 14,400,800 TZS
Survey Researcher Science and Technical Services 13,561,900 TZS
Surveying and Mapping Technician Science and Technical Services 8,460,900 TZS
Team Leader Science and Technical Services 19,439,300 TZS
Technical Manager Science and Technical Services 21,961,700 TZS
Technical Officer Science and Technical Services 9,550,600 TZS
Technical Service Director Science and Technical Services 29,278,200 TZS
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist Science and Technical Services 14,280,500 TZS
Technical Services Research and Development Manager Science and Technical Services 34,441,600 TZS
Technical Services Research Associate Science and Technical Services 16,679,800 TZS
Technical Services Research Coordinator Science and Technical Services 15,960,700 TZS
Technician Science and Technical Services 9,001,900 TZS
Water Ecologist Science and Technical Services 27,841,200 TZS
Wildlife Biologist Science and Technical Services 21,961,700 TZS

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Dar es Salaam 15,118,700 TZS
Dodoma 12,481,200 TZS
Mwanza 13,798,900 TZS

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