Average Medical Scientist Salary in Peru for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Medical Scientist salary for 2024 in Peru 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 Peruvian sol. To keep things simple, we are using the PEN currency code instead of the currency symbol S/ .

How Much Does a Medical Scientist Make in Peru?

A Medical Scientist working in Peru will typically earn around 197,600 PEN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 93,120 PEN to the highest average salary of 313,700 PEN.

Average Annual Salary
197,600 PEN
Average Monthly Salary
16,466 PEN

Lowest Annual Salary
93,120 PEN
Lowest Monthly Salary
7,760 PEN

Highest Annual Salary
313,700 PEN
Highest Monthly Salary
26,141 PEN

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

Medical 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 Medical Scientist Salaries in Peru

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Medical Scientist can earn between 93,120 PEN and 313,700 PEN on average in Peru. 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 Medical Scientist in Peru is 214,000 PEN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 214,000 PEN, and 50% of the population earn more than 214,000 PEN.

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 Medical Scientist salary in Peru, 25% of the population are earning less than 139,100 PEN while 75% of the population earn more than 139,100 PEN.

75% of the population earn less than 288,100 PEN, and 25% of the population earn more than 288,100 PEN.

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.

Medical Scientist Salary by Experience Level in Peru

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 medical 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 Medical Scientist in Peru that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 105,080 PEN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Medical Scientist salary would increase to 139,100 PEN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Medical Scientist, the average salary would be 205,700 PEN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 251,500 PEN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Medical Scientist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 273,300 PEN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Medical Scientist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 294,300 PEN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
105,080 PEN
2-5 Years +34%
139,100 PEN
5-10 Years +48%
205,700 PEN
10-15 Years +22%
251,500 PEN
15-20 Years +9%
273,300 PEN
20+ Years +8%
294,300 PEN

Medical Scientist Salary by Education Level in Peru

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 Medical Scientist in Peru 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 Medical Scientist in Peru with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 118,800 PEN.

  • Master's Degree. A Medical Scientist in Peru with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 187,500 PEN.

  • PhD. A Medical Scientist in Peru with a phd education can earn an average salary of 312,400 PEN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
118,800 PEN
Master's Degree +57%
187,500 PEN
PhD +68%
312,400 PEN

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 Peru is around 37,700 to 113,000 PEN 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.

Medical 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 Peru, a male medical scientist will earn an average of 209,700 PEN, while a female medical scientist will earn around 187,300 PEN.

This means that a male medical scientist earns approximately 12% more than a female medical scientist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Peru

Male
209,700 PEN
Female -12%
187,300 PEN

Medical Scientist Average Pay Raise in Peru

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 Medical Scientist in Peru is around 14% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Peru is around 9% every 17 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 = ( 14 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 9%

What this means is that a Medical Scientist in Peru can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 9% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Peru for 2024

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

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

Banking
8%
Energy
7%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
5%
Travel
4%
Construction
3%
Education
2%

Medical Scientist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Peru

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 Medical Scientist is a moderate bonus based job, with 60% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

40% 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 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
60%
No Bonus
40%

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 Peru earn approximately 10% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
93,880 PEN
Private Sector -10%
85,700 PEN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Medical Scientist

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

Job Title Category Salary
3D Lab Technologist Science and Technical Services 82,160 PEN
Algorithm Developer Science and Technical Services 115,080 PEN
Analytical Chemist Science and Technical Services 158,700 PEN
Anthropologist Science and Technical Services 119,700 PEN
Archeologist Science and Technical Services 102,620 PEN
Assistant Breeder Science and Technical Services 54,560 PEN
Astronomer Science and Technical Services 190,500 PEN
Atmospheric and Space Scientist Science and Technical Services 161,600 PEN
Behavior Analyst Science and Technical Services 105,300 PEN
Behavior Intervention Specialist Science and Technical Services 124,400 PEN
Behavior Specialist Science and Technical Services 113,280 PEN
Biochemist Science and Technical Services 176,800 PEN
Biofuels Processing Technician Science and Technical Services 70,880 PEN
Biofuels Production Manager Science and Technical Services 125,100 PEN
Biologist Science and Technical Services 192,600 PEN
Biomedical Laboratory Officer Science and Technical Services 68,400 PEN
Biomedical Scientist Science and Technical Services 195,200 PEN
Biophysicist Science and Technical Services 189,300 PEN
Chemical Engineer Science and Technical Services 84,800 PEN
Chemical Technologist Science and Technical Services 80,340 PEN
Chemist Science and Technical Services 174,000 PEN
Chief Technologist Science and Technical Services 152,000 PEN
Climate Change Analyst Science and Technical Services 115,400 PEN
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Science and Technical Services 191,600 PEN
Computer Scientist Science and Technical Services 139,100 PEN
Conservation Scientist Science and Technical Services 154,700 PEN
Data Science Specialist Science and Technical Services 113,840 PEN
Data Scientist Science and Technical Services 138,800 PEN
DNA Analyst Science and Technical Services 185,100 PEN
Ecologist Science and Technical Services 138,800 PEN
Economic Development Specialist Science and Technical Services 137,400 PEN
Flavourist Science and Technical Services 57,820 PEN
Food Scientist Science and Technical Services 119,500 PEN
Forensic Scientist Science and Technical Services 143,200 PEN
Formulation Technologist Science and Technical Services 73,880 PEN
Fraud Investigator Science and Technical Services 84,580 PEN
Genomics Scientist Science and Technical Services 183,600 PEN
Geographer Science and Technical Services 97,840 PEN
Geographic Information Systems Technician Science and Technical Services 60,340 PEN
Geological Data Technician Science and Technical Services 62,460 PEN
Geological Technician Science and Technical Services 73,120 PEN
Geologist Science and Technical Services 151,800 PEN
Geomatics Scientist Science and Technical Services 151,800 PEN
Geophysical Data Technician Science and Technical Services 60,600 PEN
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist Science and Technical Services 136,200 PEN
Global Technical Lead Science and Technical Services 190,500 PEN
Hydrologist Science and Technical Services 115,940 PEN
Industrial Ecologist Science and Technical Services 128,900 PEN
Intelligence Analyst Science and Technical Services 114,900 PEN
Knowledge Management Specialist Science and Technical Services 93,660 PEN
Lab Analyst Science and Technical Services 76,280 PEN
Lab Manager Science and Technical Services 128,500 PEN
Lab Technician Science and Technical Services 55,820 PEN
Laboratory Manager Science and Technical Services 136,100 PEN
Laboratory Researcher Science and Technical Services 81,880 PEN
Laboratory Technician Science and Technical Services 54,460 PEN
Life Sciences Analyst Science and Technical Services 127,700 PEN
Life Scientist Science and Technical Services 148,300 PEN
Marine Architect Science and Technical Services 112,660 PEN
Marine Biologist Science and Technical Services 130,400 PEN
Marine Superintendent Science and Technical Services 72,740 PEN
Materials Analyst Science and Technical Services 80,060 PEN
Materials Scientist Science and Technical Services 136,200 PEN
Mathematician Science and Technical Services 138,200 PEN
Metallurgist Science and Technical Services 130,400 PEN
Meteorologist Science and Technical Services 129,000 PEN
Microbiologist Science and Technical Services 201,100 PEN
Natural Language Processing Researcher Science and Technical Services 116,740 PEN
Natural Resource Specialist Science and Technical Services 104,620 PEN
Natural Resources Analyst Science and Technical Services 111,460 PEN
Natural Sciences Manager Science and Technical Services 183,600 PEN
Nuclear Engineer Science and Technical Services 200,000 PEN
Physical Scientist Science and Technical Services 152,000 PEN
Physicist Science and Technical Services 175,900 PEN
Political Scientist Science and Technical Services 148,300 PEN
Polygraph Examiner Science and Technical Services 49,560 PEN
Polysomnographic Technologist Science and Technical Services 84,780 PEN
Product Development Scientist Science and Technical Services 148,300 PEN
Quantitative Research Analyst Science and Technical Services 119,900 PEN
Quantitative Researcher Science and Technical Services 128,500 PEN
Radiation Protection Specialist Science and Technical Services 103,600 PEN
Refrigeration Technician Science and Technical Services 45,560 PEN
Research Scientist Science and Technical Services 136,100 PEN
Risk Safety Engineer Science and Technical Services 86,460 PEN
Scientific Photographer Science and Technical Services 79,000 PEN
Scientific Programmer Science and Technical Services 107,880 PEN
Scientist Science and Technical Services 128,500 PEN
Service Engineer Science and Technical Services 81,960 PEN
Service Technician Science and Technical Services 55,940 PEN
Social Science Research Assistant Science and Technical Services 73,120 PEN
Social Scientist Science and Technical Services 148,300 PEN
Sociologist Science and Technical Services 137,400 PEN
Soil Scientist Science and Technical Services 113,780 PEN
Statistical Analyst Science and Technical Services 85,080 PEN
Statistical Assistant Science and Technical Services 58,000 PEN
Statistician Science and Technical Services 119,900 PEN
Survey Analyst Science and Technical Services 80,060 PEN
Survey Researcher Science and Technical Services 72,260 PEN
Surveying and Mapping Technician Science and Technical Services 47,720 PEN
Team Leader Science and Technical Services 112,460 PEN
Technical Manager Science and Technical Services 119,900 PEN
Technical Officer Science and Technical Services 54,180 PEN
Technical Service Director Science and Technical Services 168,100 PEN
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist Science and Technical Services 80,340 PEN
Technical Services Research and Development Manager Science and Technical Services 194,600 PEN
Technical Services Research Associate Science and Technical Services 96,220 PEN
Technical Services Research Coordinator Science and Technical Services 91,520 PEN
Technician Science and Technical Services 53,380 PEN
Water Ecologist Science and Technical Services 158,700 PEN
Wildlife Biologist Science and Technical Services 125,700 PEN

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Arequipa 204,700 PEN
Chiclayo 185,100 PEN
Cusco 183,700 PEN
Huancayo 183,700 PEN
Iquitos 180,300 PEN
Lima 209,500 PEN
Trujillo 191,600 PEN

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