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Biochemist Average Salary in Spain 2024

How much money does a person working as Biochemist make in Spain?


Average Monthly Salary
5,490 EUR
( 65,900 EUR yearly)

LOW
2,740
EUR
AVERAGE
5,490
EUR
HIGH
8,510
EUR
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 as Biochemist in Spain typically earns around 5,490 EUR. Salaries range from 2,740 EUR (lowest) to 8,510 EUR (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Biochemist salaries in Spain vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Biochemist Pay Scale and Salaries in Spain

Median and salary distribution Spain Biochemist monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
5,050 EUR or more
10% of people earn
4,470 to 5,050 EUR
20% of people earn
3,210 EUR or less
65% of people earn
3,210 to 4,470 EUR
Minimum Salary
2,740 EUR
Median
5,080 EUR
Maximum
8,510 EUR




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 for the position Biochemist in Spain range from 2,740 EUR (starting salary) to 8,510 EUR (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 5,080 EUR, half of the professionals who work as Biochemist in Spain earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Biochemist in Spain earn less than 4,170 EUR, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 5,790 EUR while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Biochemist in Spain compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 3,210 EUR to 4,470 EUR. About 20% of salaries are below the 3,210 EUR mark, while 10% fall within the range of 4,470 EUR to 5,050 EUR. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 5,050 EUR.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Biochemist / Spain

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
3,290 EUR
2 - 5 Years+32%
4,360 EUR
5 - 10 Years+34%
5,830 EUR
10 - 15 Years+19%
6,950 EUR
15 - 20 Years+8%
7,500 EUR
20+ Years+7%
8,050 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Spain Biochemist
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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. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Biochemist and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 3,290 EUR.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 4,360 EUR, 32% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 5,830 EUR, 34% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 6,950 EUR, 19% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 7,500 EUR, 8% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 8,050 EUR, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

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.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Biochemist / Spain

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Biochemist.

Bachelor's Degree
4,240 EUR
Master's Degree+38%
5,860 EUR
PhD+31%
7,700 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Biochemist in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: Bachelor's Degree

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 4,240 EUR.


Level 2: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 5,860 EUR, 38% more than the previous level.


Level 3: PhD

At this level, the average salary becomes 7,700 EUR, 31% more than the previous level.



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 Spain costs anywhere from 13,600 EUR to 40,900 EUR 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 to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support the theory. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.


Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Biochemist / Spain

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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? For the people who work as Biochemist in Spain, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 4%.

Male
5,600 EUR
Female-4%
5,370 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Spain for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Biochemist / Spain

How much are annual salary increments in Spain for individuals working as Biochemist? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Biochemist in Spain are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 13% every 18 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.

Spain / 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 Spain is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

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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 / Biochemist / Spain

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Spain Biochemist
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42% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 58% 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
58%
No Bonus
42%

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.

Average Hourly Wage / Biochemist / Spain


32 EUR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Biochemist in Spain is 32 EUR.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 as Biochemist in Spain is 16 EUR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

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3D Printing Specialist2,480 EUR-55%
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Atmospheric and Space Scientist4,870 EUR-11%
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Biofuels Production Manager4,240 EUR-23%
Biologist5,600 EUR+2%
Biomedical Laboratory Officer2,300 EUR-58%
Biomedical Scientist5,560 EUR+1%
Biophysicist5,540 EUR+1%
Chemical Engineer2,760 EUR-50%
Chemical Technologist2,610 EUR-52%
Chemist5,290 EUR-4%
Chief Robotics Integration Officer3,990 EUR-27%
Chief Technologist4,920 EUR-10%
Climate Change Analyst3,920 EUR-29%
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Computer Scientist4,620 EUR-16%
Conservation Scientist4,460 EUR-19%
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Data Scientist4,220 EUR-23%
DNA Analyst5,970 EUR+9%
Ecologist4,530 EUR-17%
Economic Development Specialist4,580 EUR-17%
Flavourist1,930 EUR-65%
Food Scientist3,580 EUR-35%
Forensic Scientist4,640 EUR-15%
Formulation Technologist2,430 EUR-56%
Fraud Investigator2,710 EUR-51%
Genomics Scientist5,630 EUR+3%
Geographer3,140 EUR-43%
Geographic Information Systems Technician2,090 EUR-62%
Geological Data Technician2,090 EUR-62%
Geological Technician2,470 EUR-55%
Geologist4,710 EUR-14%
Geomatics Scientist4,740 EUR-14%
Geophysical Data Technician2,000 EUR-64%
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist4,390 EUR-20%
Global Technical Lead6,000 EUR+9%
Hydrologist3,930 EUR-28%
Industrial Ecologist3,810 EUR-31%
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Internet of Things (IoT) Consultant3,470 EUR-37%
Internet of Things (IoT) Engineer2,950 EUR-46%
Internet of Things (IoT) Integration Specialist3,160 EUR-42%
Internet of Things (IoT) Logistics Analyst2,600 EUR-53%
Internet of Things (IoT) Security Analyst2,690 EUR-51%
Internet of Things (IoT) Specialist2,740 EUR-50%
Internet of Things (IoT) Technician2,150 EUR-61%
Knowledge Management Specialist2,880 EUR-48%
Lab Analyst2,500 EUR-54%
Lab Manager3,980 EUR-27%
Lab Technician1,940 EUR-65%
Laboratory Manager3,960 EUR-28%
Laboratory Researcher2,730 EUR-50%
Laboratory Technician1,820 EUR-67%
Life Sciences Analyst3,990 EUR-27%
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Marine Architect3,540 EUR-36%
Marine Biologist4,320 EUR-21%
Marine Superintendent2,620 EUR-52%
Materials Analyst2,520 EUR-54%
Materials Scientist4,280 EUR-22%
Mathematician4,530 EUR-17%
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Microbiologist6,050 EUR+10%
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Natural Resources Analyst3,780 EUR-31%
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Physicist5,710 EUR+4%
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Research Scientist4,320 EUR-21%
Risk Safety Engineer2,620 EUR-52%
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Scientific Photographer2,700 EUR-51%
Scientific Programmer3,760 EUR-31%
Scientist4,330 EUR-21%
Service Engineer2,650 EUR-52%
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Social Science Research Assistant2,420 EUR-56%
Social Scientist4,330 EUR-21%
Sociologist4,190 EUR-24%
Soil Scientist3,570 EUR-35%
Statistical Analyst2,640 EUR-52%
Statistical Assistant1,990 EUR-64%
Statistician4,100 EUR-25%
Survey Analyst2,630 EUR-52%
Survey Researcher2,460 EUR-55%
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Team Leader3,480 EUR-37%
Technical Manager3,980 EUR-27%
Technical Officer1,900 EUR-65%
Technical Service Director5,270 EUR-4%
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist2,660 EUR-52%
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Technical Services Research Coordinator3,130 EUR-43%
Technician1,820 EUR-67%
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Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Barcelona6,170 EUR
Madrid6,430 EUR
Palma de Mallorca5,250 EUR

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 Spain is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
2,660 EUR
Public Sector+5%
2,780 EUR
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 for the job title Biochemist in Spain?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 5,080 EUR and 5,790 EUR. 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 a careers like Biochemist in Spain ranges from 2,740 EUR to 4,170 EUR. 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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