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Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Average Salaries in Serbia 2023

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


Average Monthly Salary
188,000 RSD
( 2,260,000 RSD yearly)

LOW
93,900
RSD
AVERAGE
188,000
RSD
HIGH
334,000
RSD

A person working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Serbia typically earns around 188,000 RSD per month. Salaries range from 93,900 RSD (lowest average) to 334,000 RSD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Assistant Pharmacist108,000 RSD
Assistant Pharmacy Director206,000 RSD
Associate Medical Affairs Director278,000 RSD
Bioinformatics Scientist263,000 RSD
Bioinformatics Technician121,000 RSD
Biological Scientist279,000 RSD
Biological Technician119,000 RSD
Biomedical Engineer111,000 RSD
Biomedical Engineering Director213,000 RSD
Biostatistician171,000 RSD
Biotechnologist 170,000 RSD
Biotechnology Lead Data Manager135,000 RSD
Chemical Process Technician129,000 RSD
Clinical Consultant174,000 RSD
Clinical Data Manager165,000 RSD
Clinical Data Specialist167,000 RSD
Clinical Operations Manager242,000 RSD
Clinical Pharmacist177,000 RSD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist199,000 RSD
Clinical Programmer86,000 RSD
Clinical Project Manager167,000 RSD
Clinical Research Associate156,000 RSD
Clinical Research Manager234,000 RSD
Clinical Study Manager223,000 RSD
Compliance Specialist171,000 RSD
Cytology Laboratory Technologist133,000 RSD
Cytotechnologist146,000 RSD
GCP Auditor145,000 RSD
Hospital Pharmacy Technician134,000 RSD
Manufacturing Engineer147,000 RSD
Medical Affairs Director274,000 RSD
Medical Representative 116,000 RSD
Medical Science Liaison195,000 RSD
Molecular and Cellular Biologist275,000 RSD
Nuclear Pharmacist179,000 RSD
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead330,000 RSD
Pharmaceutical Operations Excellence Manager277,000 RSD
Pharmaceutical Process Engineer164,000 RSD
Pharmaceutical Production Assistant Manager193,000 RSD
Pharmaceutical Quality Auditor191,000 RSD
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Assistant135,000 RSD
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Specialist155,000 RSD
Pharmaceutical Research Associate170,000 RSD
Pharmaceutical Research Scientist264,000 RSD
Pharmaceutical Researcher254,000 RSD
Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Manager203,000 RSD
Pharmaceutical Sales Manager250,000 RSD
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative117,000 RSD
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager268,000 RSD
Pharmaceutical Team Leader191,000 RSD
Pharmaceutical Technologist126,000 RSD
Pharmacist170,000 RSD
Pharmacy Aide108,000 RSD
Pharmacy Manager238,000 RSD
Pharmacy Stock Controller106,000 RSD
Pharmacy Technician104,000 RSD
Records Management Coordinator95,900 RSD
Shift Encapsulator101,000 RSD
Staff Pharmacist168,000 RSD

Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Jobs Salary Distribution in Serbia

Median and salary distribution monthly Serbia Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
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The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range

  • Salary Range

    Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology salaries in Serbia range from 93,900 RSD per month (minimum average salary) to 334,000 RSD per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher).

  • Median Salary

    The median salary is 177,000 RSD per month, which means that half (50%) of people working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology are earning less than 177,000 RSD while the other half are earning more than 177,000 RSD. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.

  • Percentiles

    Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of people working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology are earning less than 122,000 RSD while 75% of them are earning more than 122,000 RSD. Also from the diagram, 75% of people working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology are earning less than 240,000 RSD while 25% are earning more than 240,000 RSD.


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

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning 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

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 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.


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.

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.

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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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 degrees levels across many jobs, below are our findings.


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.

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 cerificate 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 Serbia costs anywhere from 701,000 Serbian Dinar(s) to 2,100,000 Serbian Dinar(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you 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 into 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 your situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if you can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.

Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Salary Comparison By Gender

Salary comparison by gender monthly Serbia Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
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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? Male employees in Serbia who work in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology earn 6% more than their female counterparts on average.

Male
193,000 RSD
Female-6%
182,000 RSD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Serbia for all Careers

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Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Serbia

How much are annual salary increments in Serbia for Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology professionals? How often do employees get salary raises?

Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology

Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology professionals in Serbia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 19 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 7% granted to employees every 20 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.

Serbia / All Professions

The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely 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 Serbia is 4%.

Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022

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

Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Serbia for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.


Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

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Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Bonus and Incentive Rates in Serbia

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Serbia Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
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Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology is considered to be a moderate bonus-based field due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.

54% of surveyed staff in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 46% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 5% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
46%
No Bonus
54%

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.

Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Hourly Average Wage in Serbia


1,090 RSD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Serbia is 1,090 RSD. This means that the average person in Serbia earns approximately 1,090 RSD for every worked hour.


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

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 fix 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.

Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology VS Other Jobs

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The average salary for Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology is 34% more than that of All Jobs.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Belgrade205,000 RSD
Novi Sad196,000 RSD

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Serbia earn 14% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.

Private Sector
131,000 RSD
Public Sector+14%
150,000 RSD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

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