Average Lab Technician Salary in Libya for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Lab Technician salary for 2024 in Libya 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 Libyan dinar. To keep things simple, we are using the LYD currency code instead of the currency symbol ู„.ุฏ.

How Much Does a Lab Technician Make in Libya?

A Lab Technician working in Libya will typically earn around 16,720 LYD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 9,360 LYD to the highest average salary of 24,720 LYD.

Average Annual Salary
16,720 LYD
Average Monthly Salary
1,393 LYD

Lowest Annual Salary
9,360 LYD
Lowest Monthly Salary
780 LYD

Highest Annual Salary
24,720 LYD
Highest Monthly Salary
2,060 LYD

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

Lab Technician 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 Technician Salaries in Libya

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Lab Technician can earn between 9,360 LYD and 24,720 LYD on average in Libya. 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 Technician in Libya is 16,400 LYD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 16,400 LYD, and 50% of the population earn more than 16,400 LYD.

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 Technician salary in Libya, 25% of the population are earning less than 10,080 LYD while 75% of the population earn more than 10,080 LYD.

75% of the population earn less than 19,160 LYD, and 25% of the population earn more than 19,160 LYD.

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 Technician Salary by Experience Level in Libya

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 technician 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 Technician in Libya that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 9,460 LYD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Lab Technician salary would increase to 14,540 LYD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Lab Technician, the average salary would be 15,700 LYD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 21,020 LYD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Lab Technician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 24,840 LYD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Lab Technician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 23,140 LYD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
9,460 LYD
2-5 Years +34%
14,540 LYD
5-10 Years +30%
15,700 LYD
10-15 Years +21%
21,020 LYD
15-20 Years +9%
24,840 LYD
20+ Years +5%
23,140 LYD

Lab Technician Salary by Education Level in Libya

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 Technician in Libya 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 Technician in Libya with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 12,240 LYD.

  • Master's Degree. A Lab Technician in Libya with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 19,860 LYD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
12,240 LYD
Master's Degree +39%
19,860 LYD

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 Libya is around 11,400 to 34,300 LYD 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 Technician 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 Libya, a male lab technician will earn an average of 19,640 LYD, while a female lab technician will earn around 16,880 LYD.

This means that a male lab technician earns approximately 16% more than a female lab technician for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Libya

Male
19,640 LYD
Female -16%
16,880 LYD

Lab Technician Average Pay Raise in Libya

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 Technician in Libya is around 8% every 27 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Libya 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 = ( 8 ÷ 27 ) × 12  = 4%

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

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Libya for 2024

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

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

Banking
5%
Energy
1%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
2%
Travel
7%
Construction
3%
Education
8%

Lab Technician Bonus and Incentive Rates in Libya

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 Technician is a low bonus based job, with 34% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

66% 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
34%
No Bonus
66%

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 Libya earn approximately 5% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
28,720 LYD
Private Sector -5%
27,300 LYD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Lab Technician

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

Job Title Category Salary
3D Lab Technologist Science and Technical Services 24,200 LYD
Algorithm Developer Science and Technical Services 37,620 LYD
Analytical Chemist Science and Technical Services 52,460 LYD
Anthropologist Science and Technical Services 40,560 LYD
Archeologist Science and Technical Services 33,520 LYD
Assistant Breeder Science and Technical Services 15,920 LYD
Astronomer Science and Technical Services 62,100 LYD
Atmospheric and Space Scientist Science and Technical Services 53,860 LYD
Behavior Analyst Science and Technical Services 37,200 LYD
Behavior Intervention Specialist Science and Technical Services 39,560 LYD
Behavior Specialist Science and Technical Services 33,520 LYD
Biochemist Science and Technical Services 57,440 LYD
Biofuels Processing Technician Science and Technical Services 23,380 LYD
Biofuels Production Manager Science and Technical Services 39,560 LYD
Biologist Science and Technical Services 60,840 LYD
Biomedical Laboratory Officer Science and Technical Services 23,660 LYD
Biomedical Scientist Science and Technical Services 63,380 LYD
Biophysicist Science and Technical Services 54,500 LYD
Chemical Engineer Science and Technical Services 26,660 LYD
Chemical Technologist Science and Technical Services 26,780 LYD
Chemist Science and Technical Services 51,900 LYD
Chief Technologist Science and Technical Services 49,300 LYD
Climate Change Analyst Science and Technical Services 39,080 LYD
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Science and Technical Services 57,620 LYD
Computer Scientist Science and Technical Services 45,000 LYD
Conservation Scientist Science and Technical Services 48,160 LYD
Data Science Specialist Science and Technical Services 35,260 LYD
Data Scientist Science and Technical Services 44,540 LYD
DNA Analyst Science and Technical Services 57,800 LYD
Ecologist Science and Technical Services 45,600 LYD
Economic Development Specialist Science and Technical Services 45,620 LYD
Flavourist Science and Technical Services 20,120 LYD
Food Scientist Science and Technical Services 39,160 LYD
Forensic Scientist Science and Technical Services 47,120 LYD
Formulation Technologist Science and Technical Services 19,940 LYD
Fraud Investigator Science and Technical Services 28,820 LYD
Genomics Scientist Science and Technical Services 59,940 LYD
Geographer Science and Technical Services 30,700 LYD
Geographic Information Systems Technician Science and Technical Services 19,480 LYD
Geological Data Technician Science and Technical Services 21,100 LYD
Geological Technician Science and Technical Services 25,940 LYD
Geologist Science and Technical Services 47,720 LYD
Geomatics Scientist Science and Technical Services 46,880 LYD
Geophysical Data Technician Science and Technical Services 19,640 LYD
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist Science and Technical Services 45,580 LYD
Global Technical Lead Science and Technical Services 63,500 LYD
Hydrologist Science and Technical Services 37,880 LYD
Industrial Ecologist Science and Technical Services 42,040 LYD
Intelligence Analyst Science and Technical Services 36,940 LYD
Knowledge Management Specialist Science and Technical Services 26,280 LYD
Lab Analyst Science and Technical Services 24,800 LYD
Lab Manager Science and Technical Services 38,700 LYD
Laboratory Manager Science and Technical Services 43,220 LYD
Laboratory Researcher Science and Technical Services 26,100 LYD
Laboratory Technician Science and Technical Services 19,200 LYD
Life Sciences Analyst Science and Technical Services 39,160 LYD
Life Scientist Science and Technical Services 45,580 LYD
Marine Architect Science and Technical Services 38,680 LYD
Marine Biologist Science and Technical Services 42,460 LYD
Marine Superintendent Science and Technical Services 24,800 LYD
Materials Analyst Science and Technical Services 23,360 LYD
Materials Scientist Science and Technical Services 40,640 LYD
Mathematician Science and Technical Services 46,720 LYD
Medical Scientist Science and Technical Services 62,100 LYD
Metallurgist Science and Technical Services 43,340 LYD
Meteorologist Science and Technical Services 45,200 LYD
Microbiologist Science and Technical Services 57,820 LYD
Natural Language Processing Researcher Science and Technical Services 38,060 LYD
Natural Resource Specialist Science and Technical Services 33,440 LYD
Natural Resources Analyst Science and Technical Services 37,200 LYD
Natural Sciences Manager Science and Technical Services 54,560 LYD
Nuclear Engineer Science and Technical Services 60,460 LYD
Physical Scientist Science and Technical Services 46,840 LYD
Physicist Science and Technical Services 59,000 LYD
Political Scientist Science and Technical Services 45,000 LYD
Polygraph Examiner Science and Technical Services 18,260 LYD
Polysomnographic Technologist Science and Technical Services 26,080 LYD
Product Development Scientist Science and Technical Services 47,400 LYD
Quantitative Research Analyst Science and Technical Services 42,400 LYD
Quantitative Researcher Science and Technical Services 38,680 LYD
Radiation Protection Specialist Science and Technical Services 31,180 LYD
Refrigeration Technician Science and Technical Services 12,620 LYD
Research Scientist Science and Technical Services 41,820 LYD
Risk Safety Engineer Science and Technical Services 25,660 LYD
Scientific Photographer Science and Technical Services 28,820 LYD
Scientific Programmer Science and Technical Services 35,340 LYD
Scientist Science and Technical Services 44,800 LYD
Service Engineer Science and Technical Services 27,380 LYD
Service Technician Science and Technical Services 19,640 LYD
Social Science Research Assistant Science and Technical Services 23,500 LYD
Social Scientist Science and Technical Services 45,600 LYD
Sociologist Science and Technical Services 43,080 LYD
Soil Scientist Science and Technical Services 39,160 LYD
Statistical Analyst Science and Technical Services 24,200 LYD
Statistical Assistant Science and Technical Services 19,020 LYD
Statistician Science and Technical Services 40,600 LYD
Survey Analyst Science and Technical Services 22,400 LYD
Survey Researcher Science and Technical Services 21,300 LYD
Surveying and Mapping Technician Science and Technical Services 14,140 LYD
Team Leader Science and Technical Services 39,640 LYD
Technical Manager Science and Technical Services 42,460 LYD
Technical Officer Science and Technical Services 17,560 LYD
Technical Service Director Science and Technical Services 51,900 LYD
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist Science and Technical Services 26,080 LYD
Technical Services Research and Development Manager Science and Technical Services 62,420 LYD
Technical Services Research Associate Science and Technical Services 31,660 LYD
Technical Services Research Coordinator Science and Technical Services 31,540 LYD
Technician Science and Technical Services 18,780 LYD
Water Ecologist Science and Technical Services 50,240 LYD
Wildlife Biologist Science and Technical Services 38,780 LYD

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