Average Research Scientist Salary in Serbia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Research Scientist salary for 2024 in Serbia 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 Serbian dinar. To keep things simple, we are using the RSD currency code instead of the currency symbol дин..

How Much Does a Research Scientist Make in Serbia?

A Research Scientist working in Serbia will typically earn around 2,485,800 RSD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 1,212,800 RSD to the highest average salary of 3,863,700 RSD.

Average Annual Salary
2,485,800 RSD
Average Monthly Salary
207,150 RSD

Lowest Annual Salary
1,212,800 RSD
Lowest Monthly Salary
101,066 RSD

Highest Annual Salary
3,863,700 RSD
Highest Monthly Salary
321,975 RSD

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

Research 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 Research Scientist Salaries in Serbia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Research Scientist can earn between 1,212,800 RSD and 3,863,700 RSD on average in Serbia. 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 Research Scientist in Serbia is 2,533,800 RSD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 2,533,800 RSD, and 50% of the population earn more than 2,533,800 RSD.

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 Research Scientist salary in Serbia, 25% of the population are earning less than 1,678,300 RSD while 75% of the population earn more than 1,678,300 RSD.

75% of the population earn less than 3,263,500 RSD, and 25% of the population earn more than 3,263,500 RSD.

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.

Research Scientist Salary by Experience Level in Serbia

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 research 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 Research Scientist in Serbia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 1,440,700 RSD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Research Scientist salary would increase to 1,846,200 RSD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Research Scientist, the average salary would be 2,557,100 RSD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 3,168,300 RSD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Research Scientist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 3,395,900 RSD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Research Scientist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 3,610,800 RSD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
1,440,700 RSD
2-5 Years +29%
1,846,200 RSD
5-10 Years +38%
2,557,100 RSD
10-15 Years +24%
3,168,300 RSD
15-20 Years +7%
3,395,900 RSD
20+ Years +7%
3,610,800 RSD

Research Scientist Salary by Education Level in Serbia

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 Research Scientist in Serbia 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 Research Scientist in Serbia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,693,600 RSD.

  • Master's Degree. A Research Scientist in Serbia with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 2,327,100 RSD.

  • PhD. A Research Scientist in Serbia with a phd education can earn an average salary of 3,817,500 RSD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
1,693,600 RSD
Master's Degree +38%
2,327,100 RSD
PhD +64%
3,817,500 RSD

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 Serbia is around 701,000 to 2,100,000 RSD 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.

Research 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 Serbia, a male research scientist will earn an average of 2,543,000 RSD, while a female research scientist will earn around 2,411,500 RSD.

This means that a male research scientist earns approximately 5% more than a female research scientist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Serbia

Male
2,543,000 RSD
Female -5%
2,411,500 RSD

Research Scientist Average Pay Raise in Serbia

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 Research Scientist in Serbia is around 11% every 20 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Serbia is around 7% every 20 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 ÷ 20 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Research Scientist in Serbia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Serbia for 2024

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

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

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Research Scientist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Serbia

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 Research Scientist is a moderate bonus based job, with 53% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

47% 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
53%
No Bonus
47%

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 Serbia earn approximately 15% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
1,800,200 RSD
Private Sector -15%
1,570,900 RSD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Research Scientist

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

Job Title Category Salary
3D Lab Technologist Science and Technical Services 1,547,500 RSD
Algorithm Developer Science and Technical Services 1,942,700 RSD
Analytical Chemist Science and Technical Services 2,831,100 RSD
Anthropologist Science and Technical Services 2,290,300 RSD
Archeologist Science and Technical Services 1,967,000 RSD
Assistant Breeder Science and Technical Services 1,067,300 RSD
Astronomer Science and Technical Services 3,586,300 RSD
Atmospheric and Space Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,914,600 RSD
Behavior Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,921,500 RSD
Behavior Intervention Specialist Science and Technical Services 2,100,900 RSD
Behavior Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,930,500 RSD
Biochemist Science and Technical Services 3,359,900 RSD
Biofuels Processing Technician Science and Technical Services 1,357,900 RSD
Biofuels Production Manager Science and Technical Services 2,389,200 RSD
Biologist Science and Technical Services 3,395,900 RSD
Biomedical Laboratory Officer Science and Technical Services 1,283,600 RSD
Biomedical Scientist Science and Technical Services 3,385,800 RSD
Biophysicist Science and Technical Services 3,229,900 RSD
Chemical Engineer Science and Technical Services 1,570,900 RSD
Chemical Technologist Science and Technical Services 1,524,300 RSD
Chemist Science and Technical Services 3,168,300 RSD
Chief Technologist Science and Technical Services 2,794,600 RSD
Climate Change Analyst Science and Technical Services 2,065,400 RSD
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Science and Technical Services 3,349,100 RSD
Computer Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,460,900 RSD
Conservation Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,773,700 RSD
Data Science Specialist Science and Technical Services 2,124,400 RSD
Data Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,662,900 RSD
DNA Analyst Science and Technical Services 3,349,100 RSD
Ecologist Science and Technical Services 2,423,000 RSD
Economic Development Specialist Science and Technical Services 2,435,600 RSD
Flavourist Science and Technical Services 1,069,900 RSD
Food Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,230,100 RSD
Forensic Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,629,100 RSD
Formulation Technologist Science and Technical Services 1,306,100 RSD
Fraud Investigator Science and Technical Services 1,547,500 RSD
Genomics Scientist Science and Technical Services 3,239,400 RSD
Geographer Science and Technical Services 1,751,700 RSD
Geographic Information Systems Technician Science and Technical Services 1,114,700 RSD
Geological Data Technician Science and Technical Services 1,088,800 RSD
Geological Technician Science and Technical Services 1,345,400 RSD
Geologist Science and Technical Services 2,773,700 RSD
Geomatics Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,819,600 RSD
Geophysical Data Technician Science and Technical Services 1,122,500 RSD
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist Science and Technical Services 2,579,200 RSD
Global Technical Lead Science and Technical Services 3,469,900 RSD
Hydrologist Science and Technical Services 2,136,200 RSD
Industrial Ecologist Science and Technical Services 2,339,200 RSD
Intelligence Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,990,300 RSD
Knowledge Management Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,668,900 RSD
Lab Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,405,700 RSD
Lab Manager Science and Technical Services 2,352,500 RSD
Lab Technician Science and Technical Services 1,009,200 RSD
Laboratory Manager Science and Technical Services 2,362,300 RSD
Laboratory Researcher Science and Technical Services 1,547,500 RSD
Laboratory Technician Science and Technical Services 1,025,100 RSD
Life Sciences Analyst Science and Technical Services 2,281,800 RSD
Life Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,566,100 RSD
Marine Architect Science and Technical Services 2,065,400 RSD
Marine Biologist Science and Technical Services 2,389,200 RSD
Marine Superintendent Science and Technical Services 1,380,400 RSD
Materials Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,405,700 RSD
Materials Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,435,600 RSD
Mathematician Science and Technical Services 2,557,100 RSD
Medical Scientist Science and Technical Services 3,373,200 RSD
Metallurgist Science and Technical Services 2,290,300 RSD
Meteorologist Science and Technical Services 2,519,500 RSD
Microbiologist Science and Technical Services 3,672,500 RSD
Natural Language Processing Researcher Science and Technical Services 2,184,900 RSD
Natural Resource Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,967,000 RSD
Natural Resources Analyst Science and Technical Services 2,110,600 RSD
Natural Sciences Manager Science and Technical Services 3,253,900 RSD
Nuclear Engineer Science and Technical Services 3,718,600 RSD
Physical Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,748,900 RSD
Physicist Science and Technical Services 3,385,800 RSD
Political Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,566,100 RSD
Polygraph Examiner Science and Technical Services 899,200 RSD
Polysomnographic Technologist Science and Technical Services 1,524,300 RSD
Product Development Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,698,900 RSD
Quantitative Research Analyst Science and Technical Services 2,266,400 RSD
Quantitative Researcher Science and Technical Services 2,242,500 RSD
Radiation Protection Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,811,000 RSD
Refrigeration Technician Science and Technical Services 772,900 RSD
Risk Safety Engineer Science and Technical Services 1,560,800 RSD
Scientific Photographer Science and Technical Services 1,537,500 RSD
Scientific Programmer Science and Technical Services 2,161,200 RSD
Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,290,300 RSD
Service Engineer Science and Technical Services 1,570,900 RSD
Service Technician Science and Technical Services 1,004,600 RSD
Social Science Research Assistant Science and Technical Services 1,450,700 RSD
Social Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,676,200 RSD
Sociologist Science and Technical Services 2,557,100 RSD
Soil Scientist Science and Technical Services 2,136,200 RSD
Statistical Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,428,800 RSD
Statistical Assistant Science and Technical Services 1,031,200 RSD
Statistician Science and Technical Services 2,374,400 RSD
Survey Analyst Science and Technical Services 1,464,200 RSD
Survey Researcher Science and Technical Services 1,345,400 RSD
Surveying and Mapping Technician Science and Technical Services 909,300 RSD
Team Leader Science and Technical Services 2,086,500 RSD
Technical Manager Science and Technical Services 2,304,300 RSD
Technical Officer Science and Technical Services 1,031,200 RSD
Technical Service Director Science and Technical Services 3,023,200 RSD
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist Science and Technical Services 1,560,800 RSD
Technical Services Research and Development Manager Science and Technical Services 3,455,900 RSD
Technical Services Research Associate Science and Technical Services 1,594,500 RSD
Technical Services Research Coordinator Science and Technical Services 1,800,200 RSD
Technician Science and Technical Services 1,003,800 RSD
Water Ecologist Science and Technical Services 2,782,600 RSD
Wildlife Biologist Science and Technical Services 2,460,900 RSD

Salary Comparison by City

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

City Average Salary
Belgrade 2,698,900 RSD
Novi Sad 2,401,300 RSD

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