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Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Average Salaries in Sweden 2024

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


Average Monthly Salary
60,400 SEK
( 725,000 SEK yearly)

LOW
30,200
SEK
AVERAGE
60,400
SEK
HIGH
107,000
SEK
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 Sweden typically earns around 60,400 SEK. Salaries range from 30,200 SEK (lowest average) to 107,000 SEK (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 Sweden 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 Pharmacist38,700 SEK
Assistant Pharmacy Director72,000 SEK
Associate Medical Affairs Director96,800 SEK
Bioethics Specialist58,700 SEK
Biofabrication Specialist54,900 SEK
Bioinformatics Scientist87,000 SEK
Bioinformatics Technician40,500 SEK
Biological Scientist95,500 SEK
Biological Technician41,300 SEK
Biomanufacturing Technician47,800 SEK
Biomarker Scientist65,400 SEK
Biomedical Electronics Technician38,200 SEK
Biomedical Engineer39,200 SEK
Biomedical Engineering Director76,800 SEK
Bioprocess Engineer48,300 SEK
Biostatistician62,700 SEK
Biotechnologist 60,200 SEK
Biotechnology Lead Data Manager49,400 SEK
Cell Therapy Scientist86,200 SEK
Chemical Process Technician43,300 SEK
Clinical Consultant64,200 SEK
Clinical Data Manager61,500 SEK
Clinical Data Specialist57,000 SEK
Clinical Informatics Specialist47,200 SEK
Clinical Operations Manager87,200 SEK
Clinical Pharmacist61,500 SEK
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist69,100 SEK
Clinical Programmer32,000 SEK
Clinical Project Manager57,000 SEK
Clinical Research Associate55,100 SEK
Clinical Research Manager82,900 SEK
Clinical Study Manager78,800 SEK
Clinical Trials Compliance Officer103,000 SEK
Compliance Specialist61,500 SEK
Computational Chemist75,700 SEK
Cytology Laboratory Technologist48,500 SEK
Cytotechnologist48,900 SEK
Digital Biomarker Developer58,900 SEK
Digital Health Specialist53,700 SEK
Drug Safety Specialist66,400 SEK
GCP Auditor54,200 SEK
Gene Editing Compliance Officer73,900 SEK
Gene Editing Specialist60,100 SEK
Gene Therapy Researcher64,100 SEK
Hospital Pharmacy Technician46,200 SEK
Manufacturing Engineer49,200 SEK
Medical 3D Printing Specialist50,300 SEK
Medical Affairs Director94,000 SEK
Medical Device Compliance Specialist60,900 SEK
Medical Device Data Analyst58,500 SEK
Medical Device Designer52,100 SEK
Medical Representative 41,100 SEK
Medical Science Liaison70,100 SEK
Medical Technology Writer43,300 SEK
Molecular and Cellular Biologist97,800 SEK
Nuclear Pharmacist60,900 SEK
Pharmaceutical Compliance Auditor82,100 SEK
Pharmaceutical Manager109,000 SEK
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead112,000 SEK
Pharmaceutical Operations Excellence Manager102,000 SEK
Pharmaceutical Process Engineer55,600 SEK
Pharmaceutical Production Assistant Manager64,000 SEK
Pharmaceutical Project Manager63,700 SEK
Pharmaceutical Quality Auditor63,300 SEK
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Assistant48,500 SEK
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Manager66,900 SEK
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Specialist53,300 SEK
Pharmaceutical Representative38,900 SEK
Pharmaceutical Research Associate60,200 SEK
Pharmaceutical Research Scientist93,400 SEK
Pharmaceutical Researcher88,200 SEK
Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Manager76,800 SEK
Pharmaceutical Sales Manager88,600 SEK
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative41,300 SEK
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager95,000 SEK
Pharmaceutical Team Leader64,200 SEK
Pharmaceutical Technologist44,300 SEK
Pharmacist58,700 SEK
Pharmacogenomics Expert67,300 SEK
Pharmacovigilance Analyst66,600 SEK
Pharmacy Aide40,300 SEK
Pharmacy Manager83,700 SEK
Pharmacy Stock Controller35,000 SEK
Pharmacy Technician34,800 SEK
Precision Medicine Compliance Analyst68,800 SEK
Precision Medicine Specialist65,100 SEK
Records Management Coordinator31,100 SEK
Shift Encapsulator34,500 SEK
Staff Pharmacist61,300 SEK
Synthetic Biologist71,600 SEK
Telepharmacy Technician35,400 SEK


Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Sweden

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

5% of people earn
58,600 SEK or more
10% of people earn
51,200 to 58,600 SEK
20% of people earn
34,900 SEK or less
65% of people earn
34,900 to 51,200 SEK
Minimum Salary
30,200 SEK
Median
53,600 SEK
Maximum
107,000 SEK




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 Sweden range from 30,200 SEK (starting average salary) to 107,000 SEK (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 53,600 SEK, implying that half of the workforce in Sweden 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 Sweden earn less than 44,100 SEK, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 62,500 SEK, 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 Sweden. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 34,900 SEK to 51,200 SEK. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 34,900 SEK mark, while 10% ranged from 51,200 SEK to 58,600 SEK. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 58,600 SEK 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 Sweden 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 Sweden, 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 Sweden costs anywhere from 226,000 SEK to 679,000 SEK 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 / Sweden

Salary comparison by gender Sweden 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 Sweden, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 4%.

Male
61,700 SEK
Female-4%
59,100 SEK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Sweden for all Careers

Salary comparison by gender monthly Sweden
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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / Sweden

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

Professionals working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Sweden are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Sweden Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
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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.

Sweden / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Sweden
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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 Sweden 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 / Sweden

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Sweden Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
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49% of surveyed staff in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 51% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 4% to 5% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
51%
No Bonus
49%

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 / Sweden


350 SEK per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Sweden is 350 SEK.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 Sweden is 170 SEK. 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
Goteborg60,600 SEK
Malmo54,600 SEK
Stockholm65,900 SEK

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 Sweden is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
44,200 SEK
Public Sector+5%
46,300 SEK
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 Sweden?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 53,600 SEK and 62,500 SEK. 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 Sweden ranges from 30,200 SEK to 44,100 SEK. 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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