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Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Average Salaries in Abu Dhabi 2024

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


Average Monthly Salary
20,900 AED
( 251,000 AED yearly)

LOW
9,750
AED
AVERAGE
20,900
AED
HIGH
38,400
AED
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 Abu Dhabi typically earns around 20,900 AED. Salaries range from 9,750 AED (lowest average) to 38,400 AED (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 Abu Dhabi 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 Pharmacist13,300 AED
Assistant Pharmacy Director26,200 AED
Associate Medical Affairs Director34,100 AED
Bioethics Specialist19,700 AED
Biofabrication Specialist18,800 AED
Bioinformatics Scientist30,600 AED
Bioinformatics Technician13,700 AED
Biological Scientist34,900 AED
Biological Technician14,500 AED
Biomanufacturing Technician16,800 AED
Biomarker Scientist21,600 AED
Biomedical Electronics Technician12,300 AED
Biomedical Engineer12,500 AED
Biomedical Engineering Director26,300 AED
Bioprocess Engineer15,400 AED
Biostatistician21,600 AED
Biotechnologist 19,900 AED
Biotechnology Lead Data Manager15,900 AED
Cell Therapy Scientist28,400 AED
Chemical Process Technician14,000 AED
Clinical Consultant21,700 AED
Clinical Data Manager21,500 AED
Clinical Data Specialist18,200 AED
Clinical Informatics Specialist16,100 AED
Clinical Operations Manager30,100 AED
Clinical Pharmacist20,100 AED
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist24,100 AED
Clinical Programmer10,400 AED
Clinical Project Manager18,200 AED
Clinical Research Associate18,200 AED
Clinical Research Manager29,500 AED
Clinical Study Manager26,700 AED
Clinical Trials Compliance Officer36,700 AED
Compliance Specialist22,000 AED
Computational Chemist27,800 AED
Cytology Laboratory Technologist15,800 AED
Cytotechnologist16,200 AED
Digital Biomarker Developer20,700 AED
Digital Health Specialist17,500 AED
Drug Safety Specialist22,600 AED
GCP Auditor17,500 AED
Gene Editing Compliance Officer26,900 AED
Gene Editing Specialist19,900 AED
Gene Therapy Researcher21,700 AED
Hospital Pharmacy Technician15,800 AED
Manufacturing Engineer17,100 AED
Medical 3D Printing Specialist16,000 AED
Medical Affairs Director32,400 AED
Medical Device Compliance Specialist20,100 AED
Medical Device Data Analyst19,600 AED
Medical Device Designer17,700 AED
Medical Representative 13,800 AED
Medical Science Liaison22,700 AED
Medical Technology Writer15,200 AED
Molecular and Cellular Biologist33,000 AED
Nuclear Pharmacist21,900 AED
Pharmaceutical Compliance Auditor28,600 AED
Pharmaceutical Manager37,000 AED
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead39,600 AED
Pharmaceutical Operations Excellence Manager35,300 AED
Pharmaceutical Process Engineer19,100 AED
Pharmaceutical Production Assistant Manager22,000 AED
Pharmaceutical Project Manager22,100 AED
Pharmaceutical Quality Auditor21,700 AED
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Assistant17,100 AED
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Manager22,200 AED
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Specialist17,700 AED
Pharmaceutical Representative12,900 AED
Pharmaceutical Research Associate19,900 AED
Pharmaceutical Research Scientist31,700 AED
Pharmaceutical Researcher31,100 AED
Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Manager26,100 AED
Pharmaceutical Sales Manager31,500 AED
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative12,600 AED
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager33,900 AED
Pharmaceutical Team Leader22,600 AED
Pharmaceutical Technologist15,200 AED
Pharmacist19,400 AED
Pharmacogenomics Expert23,600 AED
Pharmacovigilance Analyst23,800 AED
Pharmacy Aide13,500 AED
Pharmacy Manager28,700 AED
Pharmacy Stock Controller10,900 AED
Pharmacy Technician11,100 AED
Precision Medicine Compliance Analyst22,300 AED
Precision Medicine Specialist21,400 AED
Records Management Coordinator9,920 AED
Shift Encapsulator11,200 AED
Staff Pharmacist20,000 AED
Synthetic Biologist23,800 AED
Telepharmacy Technician11,200 AED


Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Abu Dhabi

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

5% of people earn
20,800 AED or more
10% of people earn
18,000 to 20,800 AED
20% of people earn
11,800 AED or less
65% of people earn
11,800 to 18,000 AED
Minimum Salary
9,750 AED
Median
18,900 AED
Maximum
38,400 AED




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 Abu Dhabi range from 9,750 AED (starting average salary) to 38,400 AED (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 18,900 AED, implying that half of the workforce in Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi earn less than 15,300 AED, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 22,200 AED, 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 Abu Dhabi. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 11,800 AED to 18,000 AED. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 11,800 AED mark, while 10% ranged from 18,000 AED to 20,800 AED. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 20,800 AED 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 Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi, 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 United Arab Emirates costs anywhere from 71,700 AED to 215,000 AED 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 / Abu Dhabi

Salary comparison by gender United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
20,100 AED
Female-5%
19,000 AED
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in United Arab Emirates for all Careers

Salary comparison by gender monthly United Arab Emirates
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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / Abu Dhabi

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

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

Annual Salary Increment Rate United Arab Emirates 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.

United Arab Emirates / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate United Arab Emirates
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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 United Arab Emirates 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 / United Arab Emirates

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate United Arab Emirates Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
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100% of surveyed staff in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

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

Received Bonus
%
No Bonus
100%

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 / Abu Dhabi


120 AED per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Abu Dhabi is 120 AED.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 Abu Dhabi is 56 AED. 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
Abu Dhabi20,900 AED
Ajman19,300 AED
Al Ain19,800 AED
Dubai21,500 AED
Fujairah18,000 AED
Ras Al Khaimah18,700 AED
Sharjah20,400 AED
Um Al Quiwain17,500 AED

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 United Arab Emirates is 6% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
13,800 AED
Public Sector+6%
14,700 AED
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 Abu Dhabi?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 18,900 AED and 22,200 AED. 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 Abu Dhabi ranges from 9,750 AED to 15,300 AED. 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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