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Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Average Salaries in Vietnam 2024

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


Average Monthly Salary
23,100,000 VND
( 277,000,000 VND yearly)

LOW
11,500,000
VND
AVERAGE
23,100,000
VND
HIGH
41,000,000
VND
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 Vietnam typically earns around 23,100,000 VND. Salaries range from 11,500,000 VND (lowest average) to 41,000,000 VND (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 Vietnam 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 Pharmacist14,000,000 VND
Assistant Pharmacy Director26,400,000 VND
Associate Medical Affairs Director36,400,000 VND
Bioethics Specialist21,700,000 VND
Biofabrication Specialist20,800,000 VND
Bioinformatics Scientist32,900,000 VND
Bioinformatics Technician15,700,000 VND
Biological Scientist38,100,000 VND
Biological Technician15,300,000 VND
Biomanufacturing Technician17,300,000 VND
Biomarker Scientist24,300,000 VND
Biomedical Electronics Technician14,600,000 VND
Biomedical Engineer14,800,000 VND
Biomedical Engineering Director29,700,000 VND
Bioprocess Engineer16,800,000 VND
Biostatistician22,500,000 VND
Biotechnologist 22,700,000 VND
Biotechnology Lead Data Manager17,300,000 VND
Cell Therapy Scientist29,700,000 VND
Chemical Process Technician16,400,000 VND
Clinical Consultant23,700,000 VND
Clinical Data Manager22,700,000 VND
Clinical Data Specialist21,600,000 VND
Clinical Informatics Specialist17,300,000 VND
Clinical Operations Manager33,700,000 VND
Clinical Pharmacist21,700,000 VND
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist26,300,000 VND
Clinical Programmer11,800,000 VND
Clinical Project Manager21,600,000 VND
Clinical Research Associate20,000,000 VND
Clinical Research Manager32,000,000 VND
Clinical Study Manager28,600,000 VND
Clinical Trials Compliance Officer37,600,000 VND
Compliance Specialist22,300,000 VND
Computational Chemist28,100,000 VND
Cytology Laboratory Technologist18,300,000 VND
Cytotechnologist19,000,000 VND
Digital Biomarker Developer23,000,000 VND
Digital Health Specialist20,000,000 VND
Drug Safety Specialist25,700,000 VND
GCP Auditor19,100,000 VND
Gene Editing Compliance Officer27,000,000 VND
Gene Editing Specialist22,600,000 VND
Gene Therapy Researcher24,700,000 VND
Hospital Pharmacy Technician17,100,000 VND
Manufacturing Engineer19,300,000 VND
Medical 3D Printing Specialist17,400,000 VND
Medical Affairs Director36,100,000 VND
Medical Device Compliance Specialist21,700,000 VND
Medical Device Data Analyst21,400,000 VND
Medical Device Designer19,600,000 VND
Medical Representative 15,100,000 VND
Medical Science Liaison26,400,000 VND
Medical Technology Writer15,900,000 VND
Molecular and Cellular Biologist36,400,000 VND
Nuclear Pharmacist22,200,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Compliance Auditor30,700,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Manager38,700,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead40,000,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Operations Excellence Manager37,300,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Process Engineer20,300,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Production Assistant Manager23,900,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Project Manager23,200,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Quality Auditor23,700,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Assistant17,600,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Manager25,000,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Specialist20,500,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Representative14,800,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Research Associate22,700,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Research Scientist33,500,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Researcher31,900,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Manager28,100,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Sales Manager32,500,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative15,300,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager34,900,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Team Leader24,900,000 VND
Pharmaceutical Technologist17,300,000 VND
Pharmacist22,000,000 VND
Pharmacogenomics Expert25,900,000 VND
Pharmacovigilance Analyst26,300,000 VND
Pharmacy Aide14,900,000 VND
Pharmacy Manager32,200,000 VND
Pharmacy Stock Controller13,100,000 VND
Pharmacy Technician13,300,000 VND
Precision Medicine Compliance Analyst26,100,000 VND
Precision Medicine Specialist23,000,000 VND
Records Management Coordinator11,600,000 VND
Shift Encapsulator12,900,000 VND
Staff Pharmacist21,500,000 VND
Synthetic Biologist26,600,000 VND
Telepharmacy Technician13,400,000 VND


Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Vietnam

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

5% of people earn
22,400,000 VND or more
10% of people earn
19,600,000 to 22,400,000 VND
20% of people earn
13,300,000 VND or less
65% of people earn
13,300,000 to 19,600,000 VND
Minimum Salary
11,500,000
VND
Median
20,500,000
VND
Maximum
41,000,000
VND




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 Vietnam range from 11,500,000 VND (starting average salary) to 41,000,000 VND (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 20,500,000 VND, implying that half of the workforce in Vietnam 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 Vietnam earn less than 16,800,000 VND, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 23,900,000 VND, 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 Vietnam. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 13,300,000 VND to 19,600,000 VND. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 13,300,000 VND mark, while 10% ranged from 19,600,000 VND to 22,400,000 VND. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 22,400,000 VND or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam, 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 Vietnam costs anywhere from 86,400,000 VND to 259,000,000 VND 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 / Vietnam

Salary comparison by gender Vietnam 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 Vietnam, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 8%.

Male
23,800,000 VND
Female-7%
22,100,000 VND
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Vietnam for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / Vietnam

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

Professionals working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Vietnam are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Vietnam 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.

Vietnam / 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 Vietnam 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 / Vietnam

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Vietnam Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
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52% of surveyed staff in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 48% 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
48%
No Bonus
52%

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 / Vietnam


133,000 VND per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Vietnam is 133,000 VND.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 Vietnam is 66,500 VND. 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
Da Nang23,400,000 VND
Ha Noi25,000,000 VND
Hai Phong21,700,000 VND
Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh26,200,000 VND

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 Vietnam is 8% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
16,500,000 VND
Public Sector+8%
17,800,000 VND
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 Vietnam?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 20,500,000 VND and 23,900,000 VND. 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 Vietnam ranges from 11,500,000 VND to 16,800,000 VND. 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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