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Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Average Salaries in Thailand 2024

How much money does a person working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology make in Thailand?


Average Monthly Salary
130,000 THB
( 1,560,000 THB yearly)

LOW
64,900
THB
AVERAGE
130,000
THB
HIGH
231,000
THB
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Thailand typically earns around 130,000 THB. Salaries range from 64,900 THB (lowest average) to 231,000 THB (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology domain in Thailand exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
Assistant Pharmacist81,300 THB
Assistant Pharmacy Director151,000 THB
Associate Medical Affairs Director214,000 THB
Bioethics Specialist117,000 THB
Biofabrication Specialist122,000 THB
Bioinformatics Scientist186,000 THB
Bioinformatics Technician87,400 THB
Biological Scientist207,000 THB
Biological Technician90,100 THB
Biomanufacturing Technician107,000 THB
Biomarker Scientist148,000 THB
Biomedical Electronics Technician78,500 THB
Biomedical Engineer83,000 THB
Biomedical Engineering Director164,000 THB
Bioprocess Engineer102,000 THB
Biostatistician134,000 THB
Biotechnologist 127,000 THB
Biotechnology Lead Data Manager101,000 THB
Cell Therapy Scientist181,000 THB
Chemical Process Technician88,700 THB
Clinical Consultant128,000 THB
Clinical Data Manager132,000 THB
Clinical Data Specialist124,000 THB
Clinical Informatics Specialist94,900 THB
Clinical Operations Manager186,000 THB
Clinical Pharmacist121,000 THB
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist159,000 THB
Clinical Programmer68,900 THB
Clinical Project Manager124,000 THB
Clinical Research Associate109,000 THB
Clinical Research Manager185,000 THB
Clinical Study Manager157,000 THB
Clinical Trials Compliance Officer221,000 THB
Compliance Specialist129,000 THB
Computational Chemist165,000 THB
Cytology Laboratory Technologist106,000 THB
Cytotechnologist108,000 THB
Digital Biomarker Developer136,000 THB
Digital Health Specialist121,000 THB
Drug Safety Specialist146,000 THB
GCP Auditor114,000 THB
Gene Editing Compliance Officer166,000 THB
Gene Editing Specialist136,000 THB
Gene Therapy Researcher132,000 THB
Hospital Pharmacy Technician93,200 THB
Manufacturing Engineer110,000 THB
Medical 3D Printing Specialist109,000 THB
Medical Affairs Director207,000 THB
Medical Device Compliance Specialist120,000 THB
Medical Device Data Analyst117,000 THB
Medical Device Designer115,000 THB
Medical Representative 82,800 THB
Medical Science Liaison142,000 THB
Medical Technology Writer97,400 THB
Molecular and Cellular Biologist221,000 THB
Nuclear Pharmacist137,000 THB
Pharmaceutical Compliance Auditor176,000 THB
Pharmaceutical Manager215,000 THB
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead240,000 THB
Pharmaceutical Operations Excellence Manager218,000 THB
Pharmaceutical Process Engineer116,000 THB
Pharmaceutical Production Assistant Manager146,000 THB
Pharmaceutical Project Manager132,000 THB
Pharmaceutical Quality Auditor145,000 THB
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Assistant102,000 THB
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Manager141,000 THB
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Specialist117,000 THB
Pharmaceutical Representative89,300 THB
Pharmaceutical Research Associate127,000 THB
Pharmaceutical Research Scientist198,000 THB
Pharmaceutical Researcher183,000 THB
Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Manager153,000 THB
Pharmaceutical Sales Manager178,000 THB
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative86,200 THB
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager191,000 THB
Pharmaceutical Team Leader138,000 THB
Pharmaceutical Technologist102,000 THB
Pharmacist133,000 THB
Pharmacogenomics Expert145,000 THB
Pharmacovigilance Analyst144,000 THB
Pharmacy Aide86,800 THB
Pharmacy Manager172,000 THB
Pharmacy Stock Controller74,100 THB
Pharmacy Technician74,000 THB
Precision Medicine Compliance Analyst149,000 THB
Precision Medicine Specialist128,000 THB
Records Management Coordinator68,700 THB
Shift Encapsulator73,700 THB
Staff Pharmacist125,000 THB
Synthetic Biologist162,000 THB
Telepharmacy Technician75,100 THB


Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Thailand

Median and salary distribution Thailand Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
130,000 THB or more
10% of people earn
113,000 to 130,000 THB
20% of people earn
77,400 THB or less
65% of people earn
77,400 to 113,000 THB
Minimum Salary
64,900 THB
Median
119,000 THB
Maximum
231,000 THB




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Thailand range from 64,900 THB (starting average salary) to 231,000 THB (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology is 119,000 THB, implying that half of the workforce in Thailand earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Thailand earn less than 97,600 THB, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 138,000 THB, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Thailand. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 77,400 THB to 113,000 THB. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 77,400 THB mark, while 10% ranged from 113,000 THB to 130,000 THB. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 130,000 THB or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Thailand having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Thailand, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Thailand costs anywhere from 486,000 THB to 1,460,000 THB and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / Thailand

Salary comparison by gender Thailand Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Thailand, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 13%.

Male
138,000 THB
Female-12%
122,000 THB
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Thailand for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / Thailand

How much are annual salary increments in Thailand for individuals working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Thailand are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 17 months.

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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Thailand / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Thailand is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / Thailand

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Thailand Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
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48% of surveyed staff in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 52% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
52%
No Bonus
48%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / Thailand


750 THB per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Thailand is 750 THB.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Thailand is 370 THB. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Bangkok (Krung Thep)150,000 THB
Chiang Mai144,000 THB

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Thailand is 7% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
94,300 THB
Public Sector+7%
101,000 THB
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Thailand?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 119,000 THB and 138,000 THB. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Thailand ranges from 64,900 THB to 97,600 THB. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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