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Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Average Salaries in Egypt 2024

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


Average Monthly Salary
12,300 EGP
( 148,000 EGP yearly)

LOW
6,160
EGP
AVERAGE
12,300
EGP
HIGH
21,900
EGP
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 Egypt typically earns around 12,300 EGP. Salaries range from 6,160 EGP (lowest average) to 21,900 EGP (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 Egypt 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 Pharmacist8,000 EGP
Assistant Pharmacy Director14,700 EGP
Associate Medical Affairs Director20,200 EGP
Bioethics Specialist10,300 EGP
Biofabrication Specialist11,300 EGP
Bioinformatics Scientist18,000 EGP
Bioinformatics Technician8,020 EGP
Biological Scientist18,000 EGP
Biological Technician8,250 EGP
Biomanufacturing Technician8,980 EGP
Biomarker Scientist13,000 EGP
Biomedical Electronics Technician7,260 EGP
Biomedical Engineer7,640 EGP
Biomedical Engineering Director14,300 EGP
Bioprocess Engineer9,350 EGP
Biostatistician12,300 EGP
Biotechnologist 11,700 EGP
Biotechnology Lead Data Manager9,490 EGP
Cell Therapy Scientist16,900 EGP
Chemical Process Technician8,350 EGP
Clinical Consultant11,300 EGP
Clinical Data Manager11,600 EGP
Clinical Data Specialist10,200 EGP
Clinical Informatics Specialist8,960 EGP
Clinical Operations Manager16,200 EGP
Clinical Pharmacist11,700 EGP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist14,200 EGP
Clinical Programmer6,010 EGP
Clinical Project Manager10,200 EGP
Clinical Research Associate10,000 EGP
Clinical Research Manager16,600 EGP
Clinical Study Manager14,300 EGP
Clinical Trials Compliance Officer19,600 EGP
Compliance Specialist12,700 EGP
Computational Chemist15,100 EGP
Cytology Laboratory Technologist9,390 EGP
Cytotechnologist9,050 EGP
Digital Biomarker Developer11,500 EGP
Digital Health Specialist10,700 EGP
Drug Safety Specialist12,300 EGP
GCP Auditor10,300 EGP
Gene Editing Compliance Officer15,100 EGP
Gene Editing Specialist11,800 EGP
Gene Therapy Researcher12,000 EGP
Hospital Pharmacy Technician8,650 EGP
Manufacturing Engineer9,530 EGP
Medical 3D Printing Specialist9,850 EGP
Medical Affairs Director17,700 EGP
Medical Device Compliance Specialist11,400 EGP
Medical Device Data Analyst10,500 EGP
Medical Device Designer10,900 EGP
Medical Representative 7,810 EGP
Medical Science Liaison12,700 EGP
Medical Technology Writer8,730 EGP
Molecular and Cellular Biologist19,400 EGP
Nuclear Pharmacist12,500 EGP
Pharmaceutical Compliance Auditor17,200 EGP
Pharmaceutical Manager20,400 EGP
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead22,400 EGP
Pharmaceutical Operations Excellence Manager18,400 EGP
Pharmaceutical Process Engineer10,700 EGP
Pharmaceutical Production Assistant Manager13,500 EGP
Pharmaceutical Project Manager12,200 EGP
Pharmaceutical Quality Auditor13,400 EGP
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Assistant10,000 EGP
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Manager13,200 EGP
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Specialist10,000 EGP
Pharmaceutical Representative7,970 EGP
Pharmaceutical Research Associate11,700 EGP
Pharmaceutical Research Scientist17,300 EGP
Pharmaceutical Researcher17,200 EGP
Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Manager13,800 EGP
Pharmaceutical Sales Manager16,800 EGP
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative7,690 EGP
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager18,100 EGP
Pharmaceutical Team Leader12,700 EGP
Pharmaceutical Technologist8,680 EGP
Pharmacist11,500 EGP
Pharmacogenomics Expert13,500 EGP
Pharmacovigilance Analyst12,800 EGP
Pharmacy Aide7,570 EGP
Pharmacy Manager15,600 EGP
Pharmacy Stock Controller6,930 EGP
Pharmacy Technician6,580 EGP
Precision Medicine Compliance Analyst12,400 EGP
Precision Medicine Specialist12,400 EGP
Records Management Coordinator6,590 EGP
Shift Encapsulator7,240 EGP
Staff Pharmacist11,800 EGP
Synthetic Biologist14,200 EGP
Telepharmacy Technician6,790 EGP


Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Egypt

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

5% of people earn
12,500 EGP or more
10% of people earn
10,900 to 12,500 EGP
20% of people earn
7,420 EGP or less
65% of people earn
7,420 to 10,900 EGP
Minimum Salary
6,160 EGP
Median
11,400 EGP
Maximum
21,900 EGP




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 Egypt range from 6,160 EGP (starting average salary) to 21,900 EGP (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 11,400 EGP, implying that half of the workforce in Egypt 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 Egypt earn less than 9,360 EGP, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 13,300 EGP, 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 Egypt. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 7,420 EGP to 10,900 EGP. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 7,420 EGP mark, while 10% ranged from 10,900 EGP to 12,500 EGP. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 12,500 EGP 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 Egypt 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 Egypt, 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 Egypt costs anywhere from 46,200 EGP to 138,000 EGP 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 / Egypt

Salary comparison by gender Egypt 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 Egypt, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 7%.

Male
12,700 EGP
Female-7%
11,800 EGP
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Egypt for all Careers

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

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

Professionals working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Egypt 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 Egypt 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.

Egypt / 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 Egypt 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 / Egypt

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

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 / Egypt


71 EGP per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Egypt is 71 EGP.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 Egypt is 36 EGP. 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
Alexandria11,900 EGP
Cairo13,100 EGP
Sharm el-Sheikh11,200 EGP

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 Egypt is 6% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
8,930 EGP
Public Sector+6%
9,480 EGP
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 Egypt?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 11,400 EGP and 13,300 EGP. 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 Egypt ranges from 6,160 EGP to 9,360 EGP. 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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