Average Life Scientist Salary in Qatar for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Life Scientist salary for 2024 in Qatar 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 Qatari riyal. To keep things simple, we are using the QAR currency code instead of the currency symbol ุฑ.ู‚.

How Much Does a Life Scientist Make in Qatar?

A Life Scientist working in Qatar will typically earn around 297,000 QAR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 157,600 QAR to the highest average salary of 457,300 QAR.

Average Annual Salary
297,000 QAR
Average Monthly Salary
24,750 QAR

Lowest Annual Salary
157,600 QAR
Lowest Monthly Salary
13,133 QAR

Highest Annual Salary
457,300 QAR
Highest Monthly Salary
38,108 QAR

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

Life Scientist 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 Life Scientist Salaries in Qatar

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Life Scientist can earn between 157,600 QAR and 457,300 QAR on average in Qatar. 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 Life Scientist in Qatar is 288,100 QAR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 288,100 QAR, and 50% of the population earn more than 288,100 QAR.

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 Life Scientist salary in Qatar, 25% of the population are earning less than 197,600 QAR while 75% of the population earn more than 197,600 QAR.

75% of the population earn less than 357,700 QAR, and 25% of the population earn more than 357,700 QAR.

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.

Life Scientist Salary by Experience Level in Qatar

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 life scientist 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 Life Scientist in Qatar that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 176,800 QAR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Life Scientist salary would increase to 239,000 QAR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Life Scientist, the average salary would be 309,800 QAR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 372,600 QAR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Life Scientist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 407,300 QAR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Life Scientist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 431,100 QAR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
176,800 QAR
2-5 Years +34%
239,000 QAR
5-10 Years +30%
309,800 QAR
10-15 Years +21%
372,600 QAR
15-20 Years +9%
407,300 QAR
20+ Years +5%
431,100 QAR

Life Scientist Salary by Education Level in Qatar

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 Life Scientist in Qatar 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 Life Scientist in Qatar with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 227,600 QAR.

  • Master's Degree. A Life Scientist in Qatar with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 283,400 QAR.

  • PhD. A Life Scientist in Qatar with a phd education can earn an average salary of 450,300 QAR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
227,600 QAR
Master's Degree +24%
283,400 QAR
PhD +60%
450,300 QAR

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 Qatar is around 78,400 to 235,000 QAR 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.

Life Scientist 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 Qatar, a male life scientist will earn an average of 314,500 QAR, while a female life scientist will earn around 290,800 QAR.

This means that a male life scientist earns approximately 8% more than a female life scientist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Qatar

Male
314,500 QAR
Female -8%
290,800 QAR

Life Scientist Average Pay Raise in Qatar

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 Life Scientist in Qatar is around 13% every 16 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Qatar is around 9% every 16 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 = ( 13 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 10%

What this means is that a Life Scientist in Qatar can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 10% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Qatar for 2024

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

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%

Life Scientist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Qatar

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 Life Scientist 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 5%.

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

Public Sector
192,600 QAR
Private Sector -5%
183,700 QAR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Life Scientist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Life Scientist in Qatar.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Lab Technologist Science and Technical Services 172,200 QAR
Algorithm Developer Science and Technical Services 240,500 QAR
Analytical Chemist Science and Technical Services 339,100 QAR
Anthropologist Science and Technical Services 258,400 QAR
Archeologist Science and Technical Services 227,600 QAR
Assistant Breeder Science and Technical Services 113,740 QAR
Astronomer Science and Technical Services 407,300 QAR
Atmospheric and Space Scientist Science and Technical Services 317,700 QAR
Behavior Analyst Science and Technical Services 231,000 QAR
Behavior Intervention Specialist Science and Technical Services 247,800 QAR
Behavior Specialist Science and Technical Services 225,300 QAR
Biochemist Science and Technical Services 384,500 QAR
Biofuels Processing Technician Science and Technical Services 148,300 QAR
Biofuels Production Manager Science and Technical Services 254,700 QAR
Biologist Science and Technical Services 384,200 QAR
Biomedical Laboratory Officer Science and Technical Services 150,000 QAR
Biomedical Scientist Science and Technical Services 407,300 QAR
Biophysicist Science and Technical Services 367,900 QAR
Chemical Engineer Science and Technical Services 172,200 QAR
Chemical Technologist Science and Technical Services 174,000 QAR
Chemist Science and Technical Services 352,000 QAR
Chief Technologist Science and Technical Services 314,500 QAR
Climate Change Analyst Science and Technical Services 238,900 QAR
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Science and Technical Services 377,200 QAR
Computer Scientist Science and Technical Services 282,500 QAR
Conservation Scientist Science and Technical Services 320,500 QAR
Data Science Specialist Science and Technical Services 225,700 QAR
Data Scientist Science and Technical Services 294,700 QAR
DNA Analyst Science and Technical Services 378,300 QAR
Ecologist Science and Technical Services 283,700 QAR
Economic Development Specialist Science and Technical Services 283,400 QAR
Flavourist Science and Technical Services 124,400 QAR
Food Scientist Science and Technical Services 246,200 QAR
Forensic Scientist Science and Technical Services 294,700 QAR
Formulation Technologist Science and Technical Services 151,800 QAR
Fraud Investigator Science and Technical Services 181,600 QAR
Genomics Scientist Science and Technical Services 367,900 QAR
Geographer Science and Technical Services 200,000 QAR
Geographic Information Systems Technician Science and Technical Services 127,700 QAR
Geological Data Technician Science and Technical Services 128,900 QAR
Geological Technician Science and Technical Services 164,200 QAR
Geologist Science and Technical Services 301,600 QAR
Geomatics Scientist Science and Technical Services 294,300 QAR
Geophysical Data Technician Science and Technical Services 118,380 QAR
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist Science and Technical Services 290,800 QAR
Global Technical Lead Science and Technical Services 406,300 QAR
Hydrologist Science and Technical Services 257,700 QAR
Industrial Ecologist Science and Technical Services 273,300 QAR
Intelligence Analyst Science and Technical Services 222,300 QAR
Knowledge Management Specialist Science and Technical Services 185,100 QAR
Lab Analyst Science and Technical Services 159,400 QAR
Lab Manager Science and Technical Services 261,300 QAR
Lab Technician Science and Technical Services 115,260 QAR
Laboratory Manager Science and Technical Services 266,000 QAR
Laboratory Researcher Science and Technical Services 183,600 QAR
Laboratory Technician Science and Technical Services 119,500 QAR
Life Sciences Analyst Science and Technical Services 246,500 QAR
Marine Architect Science and Technical Services 246,200 QAR
Marine Biologist Science and Technical Services 271,300 QAR
Marine Superintendent Science and Technical Services 152,300 QAR
Materials Analyst Science and Technical Services 161,300 QAR
Materials Scientist Science and Technical Services 277,400 QAR
Mathematician Science and Technical Services 286,400 QAR
Medical Scientist Science and Technical Services 412,000 QAR
Metallurgist Science and Technical Services 275,800 QAR
Meteorologist Science and Technical Services 268,900 QAR
Microbiologist Science and Technical Services 385,300 QAR
Natural Language Processing Researcher Science and Technical Services 239,300 QAR
Natural Resource Specialist Science and Technical Services 214,000 QAR
Natural Resources Analyst Science and Technical Services 225,300 QAR
Natural Sciences Manager Science and Technical Services 378,300 QAR
Nuclear Engineer Science and Technical Services 424,900 QAR
Physical Scientist Science and Technical Services 299,500 QAR
Physicist Science and Technical Services 381,800 QAR
Political Scientist Science and Technical Services 294,700 QAR
Polygraph Examiner Science and Technical Services 98,960 QAR
Polysomnographic Technologist Science and Technical Services 187,500 QAR
Product Development Scientist Science and Technical Services 301,800 QAR
Quantitative Research Analyst Science and Technical Services 254,700 QAR
Quantitative Researcher Science and Technical Services 247,800 QAR
Radiation Protection Specialist Science and Technical Services 216,800 QAR
Refrigeration Technician Science and Technical Services 89,800 QAR
Research Scientist Science and Technical Services 273,000 QAR
Risk Safety Engineer Science and Technical Services 169,000 QAR
Scientific Photographer Science and Technical Services 172,200 QAR
Scientific Programmer Science and Technical Services 239,300 QAR
Scientist Science and Technical Services 265,000 QAR
Service Engineer Science and Technical Services 169,000 QAR
Service Technician Science and Technical Services 115,220 QAR
Social Science Research Assistant Science and Technical Services 159,100 QAR
Social Scientist Science and Technical Services 288,100 QAR
Sociologist Science and Technical Services 271,300 QAR
Soil Scientist Science and Technical Services 245,300 QAR
Statistical Analyst Science and Technical Services 172,200 QAR
Statistical Assistant Science and Technical Services 125,100 QAR
Statistician Science and Technical Services 263,200 QAR
Survey Analyst Science and Technical Services 159,100 QAR
Survey Researcher Science and Technical Services 159,100 QAR
Surveying and Mapping Technician Science and Technical Services 105,300 QAR
Team Leader Science and Technical Services 233,600 QAR
Technical Manager Science and Technical Services 273,300 QAR
Technical Officer Science and Technical Services 112,280 QAR
Technical Service Director Science and Technical Services 352,000 QAR
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist Science and Technical Services 163,800 QAR
Technical Services Research and Development Manager Science and Technical Services 384,200 QAR
Technical Services Research Associate Science and Technical Services 190,500 QAR
Technical Services Research Coordinator Science and Technical Services 187,500 QAR
Technician Science and Technical Services 104,620 QAR
Water Ecologist Science and Technical Services 309,800 QAR
Wildlife Biologist Science and Technical Services 254,800 QAR

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Doha 325,600 QAR

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