Average Lab Manager Salary in Turkmenistan for 2026

In this article, we will look at the average Lab Manager salary for 2026 in Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan manat. To keep things simple, we are using the TMT currency code instead of the currency symbol m.

How Much Does a Lab Manager Make in Turkmenistan?

A Lab Manager working in Turkmenistan will typically earn around 89,460 TMT per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 48,140 TMT to the highest average salary of 139,100 TMT.

Average Annual Salary89,460 TMT
Average Monthly Salary7,455 TMT
Average Lowest Salary48,140 TMT
Lowest Monthly Salary4,011 TMT
Average Highest Salary139,100 TMT
Highest Monthly Salary11,591 TMT

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

Lab Manager 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 Manager Salaries in Turkmenistan

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Lab Manager can earn between 48,140 TMT and 139,100 TMT on average in Turkmenistan. 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 Manager in Turkmenistan is 85,760 TMT. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 85,760 TMT, and 50% of the population earn more than 85,760 TMT.

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 Manager salary in Turkmenistan, 25% of the population are earning less than 58,440 TMT while 75% of the population earn more than 58,440 TMT.

75% of the population earn less than 108,320 TMT, and 25% of the population earn more than 108,320 TMT.

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 Manager Salary by Experience Level in Turkmenistan

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 Manager 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 Manager in Turkmenistan that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 51,900 TMT.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Lab Manager salary would increase to 73,040 TMT.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Lab Manager, the average salary would be 92,720 TMT.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 112,000 TMT.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Lab Manager with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 125,100 TMT.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Lab Manager with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 128,500 TMT.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years-
51,900 TMT
2-5 Years+34%
73,040 TMT
5-10 Years+30%
92,720 TMT
10-15 Years+21%
112,000 TMT
15-20 Years+9%
125,100 TMT
20+ Years+5%
128,500 TMT

Lab Manager Salary by Education Level in Turkmenistan

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 Manager in Turkmenistan 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 Manager in Turkmenistan with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 69,580 TMT.
  • Master's Degree. A Lab Manager in Turkmenistan with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 87,020 TMT.
  • PhD. A Lab Manager in Turkmenistan with a phd education can earn an average salary of 137,400 TMT.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree-
69,580 TMT
Master's Degree+24%
87,020 TMT
PhD+60%
137,400 TMT

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 Turkmenistan is around 26,100 to 78,400 TMT 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 Manager 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 Turkmenistan, a male lab manager will earn an average of 94,900 TMT, while a female lab manager will earn around 86,800 TMT.

This means that a male lab manager earns approximately 9% more than a female lab manager for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Turkmenistan

Male-
94,900 TMT
Female-9%
86,800 TMT

Lab Manager Average Pay Raise in Turkmenistan

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 Manager in Turkmenistan is around 9% every 28 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Turkmenistan is around 5% every 28 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 = ( 9 ÷ 28 ) × 12  = 4%

What this means is that a Lab Manager in Turkmenistan can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 4% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Turkmenistan for 2026

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

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

Banking-
6%
Energy-
3%
Information Technology-
9%
Healthcare-
6%
Travel-
3%
Construction-
9%
Education-
6%

Lab Manager Bonus and Incentive Rates in Turkmenistan

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 Manager is a low bonus based job, with 36% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

64% 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 5%.

Received Bonus-
36%
No Bonus-
64%

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 Turkmenistan earn approximately 16% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector-
66,480 TMT
Private Sector-16%
57,320 TMT

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Lab Manager

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

Job TitleCategorySalary
3D Lab TechnologistScience and Technical Services60,400 TMT
Algorithm DeveloperScience and Technical Services81,960 TMT
Analytical ChemistScience and Technical Services117,520 TMT
AnthropologistScience and Technical Services90,900 TMT
ArcheologistScience and Technical Services78,160 TMT
Assistant BreederScience and Technical Services39,560 TMT
AstronomerScience and Technical Services138,800 TMT
Atmospheric and Space ScientistScience and Technical Services119,700 TMT
Behavior AnalystScience and Technical Services79,500 TMT
Behavior Intervention SpecialistScience and Technical Services92,400 TMT
Behavior SpecialistScience and Technical Services78,160 TMT
BiochemistScience and Technical Services136,100 TMT
Biofuels Processing TechnicianScience and Technical Services49,200 TMT
Biofuels Production ManagerScience and Technical Services93,120 TMT
BiologistScience and Technical Services138,800 TMT
Biomedical Laboratory OfficerScience and Technical Services53,160 TMT
Biomedical ScientistScience and Technical Services142,300 TMT
BiophysicistScience and Technical Services125,700 TMT
Chemical EngineerScience and Technical Services63,700 TMT
Chemical TechnologistScience and Technical Services60,920 TMT
ChemistScience and Technical Services123,400 TMT
Chief TechnologistScience and Technical Services111,240 TMT
Climate Change AnalystScience and Technical Services88,600 TMT
Clinical Laboratory ScientistScience and Technical Services134,600 TMT
Computer ScientistScience and Technical Services105,300 TMT
Conservation ScientistScience and Technical Services108,300 TMT
DNA AnalystScience and Technical Services130,400 TMT
Data Science SpecialistScience and Technical Services83,140 TMT
Data ScientistScience and Technical Services102,720 TMT
EcologistScience and Technical Services103,200 TMT
Economic Development SpecialistScience and Technical Services104,440 TMT
FlavouristScience and Technical Services43,220 TMT
Food ScientistScience and Technical Services86,520 TMT
Forensic ScientistScience and Technical Services104,140 TMT
Formulation TechnologistScience and Technical Services48,300 TMT
Fraud InvestigatorScience and Technical Services62,420 TMT
Genomics ScientistScience and Technical Services137,400 TMT
GeographerScience and Technical Services66,840 TMT
Geographic Information Systems TechnicianScience and Technical Services46,400 TMT
Geological Data TechnicianScience and Technical Services47,760 TMT
Geological TechnicianScience and Technical Services57,360 TMT
GeologistScience and Technical Services108,340 TMT
Geomatics ScientistScience and Technical Services111,860 TMT
Geophysical Data TechnicianScience and Technical Services40,640 TMT
Geospatial Information Scientist and TechnologistScience and Technical Services102,460 TMT
Global Technical LeadScience and Technical Services142,300 TMT
HydrologistScience and Technical Services90,540 TMT
Industrial EcologistScience and Technical Services93,100 TMT
Intelligence AnalystScience and Technical Services80,340 TMT
Knowledge Management SpecialistScience and Technical Services66,000 TMT
Lab AnalystScience and Technical Services55,580 TMT
Lab TechnicianScience and Technical Services40,140 TMT
Laboratory ManagerScience and Technical Services95,980 TMT
Laboratory ResearcherScience and Technical Services63,500 TMT
Laboratory TechnicianScience and Technical Services42,460 TMT
Life Sciences AnalystScience and Technical Services86,520 TMT
Life ScientistScience and Technical Services109,000 TMT
Marine ArchitectScience and Technical Services87,880 TMT
Marine BiologistScience and Technical Services92,680 TMT
Marine SuperintendentScience and Technical Services54,560 TMT
Materials AnalystScience and Technical Services55,820 TMT
Materials ScientistScience and Technical Services96,980 TMT
MathematicianScience and Technical Services101,980 TMT
Medical ScientistScience and Technical Services138,800 TMT
MetallurgistScience and Technical Services98,820 TMT
MeteorologistScience and Technical Services100,580 TMT
MicrobiologistScience and Technical Services136,200 TMT
Natural Language Processing ResearcherScience and Technical Services88,240 TMT
Natural Resource SpecialistScience and Technical Services74,620 TMT
Natural Resources AnalystScience and Technical Services79,500 TMT
Natural Sciences ManagerScience and Technical Services129,000 TMT
Nuclear EngineerScience and Technical Services142,300 TMT
Physical ScientistScience and Technical Services103,820 TMT
PhysicistScience and Technical Services134,600 TMT
Political ScientistScience and Technical Services105,300 TMT
Polygraph ExaminerScience and Technical Services36,020 TMT
Polysomnographic TechnologistScience and Technical Services61,400 TMT
Product Development ScientistScience and Technical Services107,880 TMT
Quantitative Research AnalystScience and Technical Services95,860 TMT
Quantitative ResearcherScience and Technical Services87,880 TMT
Radiation Protection SpecialistScience and Technical Services73,260 TMT
Refrigeration TechnicianScience and Technical Services32,200 TMT
Research ScientistScience and Technical Services101,020 TMT
Risk Safety EngineerScience and Technical Services60,880 TMT
Scientific PhotographerScience and Technical Services61,840 TMT
Scientific ProgrammerScience and Technical Services81,880 TMT
ScientistScience and Technical Services99,340 TMT
Service EngineerScience and Technical Services60,400 TMT
Service TechnicianScience and Technical Services40,640 TMT
Social Science Research AssistantScience and Technical Services52,820 TMT
Social ScientistScience and Technical Services103,200 TMT
SociologistScience and Technical Services99,340 TMT
Soil ScientistScience and Technical Services83,900 TMT
Statistical AnalystScience and Technical Services57,440 TMT
Statistical AssistantScience and Technical Services43,340 TMT
StatisticianScience and Technical Services94,380 TMT
Survey AnalystScience and Technical Services55,940 TMT
Survey ResearcherScience and Technical Services53,600 TMT
Surveying and Mapping TechnicianScience and Technical Services35,260 TMT
Team LeaderScience and Technical Services85,700 TMT
Technical ManagerScience and Technical Services92,680 TMT
Technical OfficerScience and Technical Services40,240 TMT
Technical Service DirectorScience and Technical Services123,400 TMT
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs SpecialistScience and Technical Services58,720 TMT
Technical Services Research AssociateScience and Technical Services70,260 TMT
Technical Services Research CoordinatorScience and Technical Services67,300 TMT
Technical Services Research and Development ManagerScience and Technical Services142,300 TMT
TechnicianScience and Technical Services40,560 TMT
Water EcologistScience and Technical Services113,840 TMT
Wildlife BiologistScience and Technical Services92,500 TMT

Salary Comparison by City

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

CityAverage Salary
Asgabat97,880 TMT

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