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Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Average Salaries in Brazil 2024

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


Average Monthly Salary
11,500 BRL
( 138,000 BRL yearly)

LOW
5,730
BRL
AVERAGE
11,500
BRL
HIGH
20,400
BRL
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 Brazil typically earns around 11,500 BRL. Salaries range from 5,730 BRL (lowest average) to 20,400 BRL (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 Brazil 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 Pharmacist7,150 BRL
Assistant Pharmacy Director13,400 BRL
Associate Medical Affairs Director19,400 BRL
Bioethics Specialist10,500 BRL
Biofabrication Specialist11,100 BRL
Bioinformatics Scientist16,400 BRL
Bioinformatics Technician7,800 BRL
Biological Scientist18,700 BRL
Biological Technician7,490 BRL
Biomanufacturing Technician9,100 BRL
Biomarker Scientist12,700 BRL
Biomedical Electronics Technician6,860 BRL
Biomedical Engineer7,440 BRL
Biomedical Engineering Director14,900 BRL
Bioprocess Engineer8,540 BRL
Biostatistician11,200 BRL
Biotechnologist 11,400 BRL
Biotechnology Lead Data Manager9,080 BRL
Cell Therapy Scientist15,100 BRL
Chemical Process Technician7,720 BRL
Clinical Consultant11,500 BRL
Clinical Data Manager11,200 BRL
Clinical Data Specialist10,600 BRL
Clinical Informatics Specialist8,300 BRL
Clinical Operations Manager16,900 BRL
Clinical Pharmacist10,600 BRL
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist13,500 BRL
Clinical Programmer5,850 BRL
Clinical Project Manager10,600 BRL
Clinical Research Associate9,720 BRL
Clinical Research Manager15,400 BRL
Clinical Study Manager13,900 BRL
Clinical Trials Compliance Officer18,700 BRL
Compliance Specialist11,300 BRL
Computational Chemist13,700 BRL
Cytology Laboratory Technologist8,920 BRL
Cytotechnologist9,190 BRL
Digital Biomarker Developer11,800 BRL
Digital Health Specialist10,400 BRL
Drug Safety Specialist12,500 BRL
GCP Auditor9,650 BRL
Gene Editing Compliance Officer14,200 BRL
Gene Editing Specialist11,800 BRL
Gene Therapy Researcher11,600 BRL
Hospital Pharmacy Technician8,200 BRL
Manufacturing Engineer9,240 BRL
Medical 3D Printing Specialist9,460 BRL
Medical Affairs Director17,600 BRL
Medical Device Compliance Specialist10,600 BRL
Medical Device Data Analyst10,400 BRL
Medical Device Designer10,400 BRL
Medical Representative 7,240 BRL
Medical Science Liaison12,600 BRL
Medical Technology Writer8,350 BRL
Molecular and Cellular Biologist19,000 BRL
Nuclear Pharmacist11,700 BRL
Pharmaceutical Compliance Auditor15,400 BRL
Pharmaceutical Manager18,900 BRL
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead20,000 BRL
Pharmaceutical Operations Excellence Manager18,700 BRL
Pharmaceutical Process Engineer10,400 BRL
Pharmaceutical Production Assistant Manager12,400 BRL
Pharmaceutical Project Manager11,900 BRL
Pharmaceutical Quality Auditor12,200 BRL
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Assistant8,950 BRL
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Manager12,600 BRL
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Specialist9,950 BRL
Pharmaceutical Representative7,620 BRL
Pharmaceutical Research Associate11,400 BRL
Pharmaceutical Research Scientist16,900 BRL
Pharmaceutical Researcher16,400 BRL
Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Manager13,700 BRL
Pharmaceutical Sales Manager15,600 BRL
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative7,840 BRL
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager16,700 BRL
Pharmaceutical Team Leader12,400 BRL
Pharmaceutical Technologist8,860 BRL
Pharmacist11,500 BRL
Pharmacogenomics Expert12,900 BRL
Pharmacovigilance Analyst13,000 BRL
Pharmacy Aide7,370 BRL
Pharmacy Manager15,100 BRL
Pharmacy Stock Controller6,610 BRL
Pharmacy Technician6,700 BRL
Precision Medicine Compliance Analyst12,900 BRL
Precision Medicine Specialist11,200 BRL
Records Management Coordinator6,190 BRL
Shift Encapsulator6,450 BRL
Staff Pharmacist11,300 BRL
Synthetic Biologist13,900 BRL
Telepharmacy Technician6,760 BRL


Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Brazil

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

5% of people earn
11,700 BRL or more
10% of people earn
10,200 to 11,700 BRL
20% of people earn
6,970 BRL or less
65% of people earn
6,970 to 10,200 BRL
Minimum Salary
5,730 BRL
Median
10,700 BRL
Maximum
20,400 BRL




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 Brazil range from 5,730 BRL (starting average salary) to 20,400 BRL (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 10,700 BRL, implying that half of the workforce in Brazil 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 Brazil earn less than 8,800 BRL, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 12,500 BRL, 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 Brazil. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 6,970 BRL to 10,200 BRL. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 6,970 BRL mark, while 10% ranged from 10,200 BRL to 11,700 BRL. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 11,700 BRL 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 Brazil 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 Brazil, 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 Brazil costs anywhere from 43,000 BRL to 129,000 BRL 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 / Brazil

Salary comparison by gender Brazil 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 Brazil, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 10%.

Male
11,900 BRL
Female-9%
10,800 BRL
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Brazil for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / Brazil

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

Professionals working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Brazil are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Brazil 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.

Brazil / 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 Brazil is 7%.

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 / Brazil

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Brazil Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
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46% of surveyed staff in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 54% 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
54%
No Bonus
46%

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 / Brazil


66 BRL per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Brazil is 66 BRL.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 Brazil is 33 BRL. 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
Aracaju11,500 BRL
Belem12,400 BRL
Belo Horizonte12,800 BRL
Brasilia13,200 BRL
Campinas12,000 BRL
Cuiaba11,300 BRL
Curitiba12,600 BRL
Fortaleza13,000 BRL
Goiania12,300 BRL
Joao Pessoa11,600 BRL
Londrina11,200 BRL
Macapa11,100 BRL
Maceio11,900 BRL
Manaus12,800 BRL
Maringa10,800 BRL
Natal11,700 BRL
Petrolina and Juazeiro10,500 BRL
Porto Alegre12,100 BRL
Recife12,500 BRL
Rio de Janeiro13,200 BRL
Salvador13,000 BRL
Santos10,800 BRL
Sao Luis12,000 BRL
Sao Paulo13,300 BRL
Teresina11,700 BRL
Vale do Aco11,000 BRL
Vitoria10,500 BRL

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 Brazil is 6% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
8,360 BRL
Public Sector+6%
8,880 BRL
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 Brazil?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 10,700 BRL and 12,500 BRL. 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 Brazil ranges from 5,730 BRL to 8,800 BRL. 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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