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This survey focuses on pharmaceutical industry salaries in the requested countries ( Mexico , Argentina , Bolivia , Ecuador , Colombia , Chile , Peru , Venezuela , Uruguay , and Paraguay ) between 2020 and 2024, by company when available. Data are based on official sources, industry reports, and job boards, but vary by position, experience, and location.
Again | Average Salary (MXN/month) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 10.000-18.000 | Pfizer: ~15,000; Local (Generic): 10,000 | COVID Impact; +5% growth. |
2021 | 11.000-20.000 | Baxter: ~18.000; IFA Celtics: 12.000 | IED US$981M; 52.400 empregos. |
2022 | 12.000-22.000 | MICROIN: ~16,000; Canifarma branches: 13,000 | Sectoral GDP +1.13% (2016-19 base). |
2023 | 13.000-24.000 | GSK: ~20.000; NoyMed: 15.000 | +0.93% GDP Q1; 2.17M healthcare jobs. |
2024 | 14.000-26.000 | Johnson & Johnson: ~22,000; Locations: 16,000 | Projection +6.7%; farm average MXN 18,000 (US$900). |
ArgentinaHigh inflation (50-100%/year) erodes real wages. Average for a pharmacist: ARS 180,000-919,000/month (US$200-1,000, adjusted). FATFA regulates pay scales.
Again | Average Salary (ARS/month) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 50.000-100.000 | Roemmers: ~80.000; Locais: 60.000 | Parity +91%; pandemic impact. |
2021 | 80.000-150.000 | Bagó: ~120,000; Farmacity: 100,000 | +35% production; MSL: ARS 40,000-42,000 (adjusted). |
2022 | 120.000-300.000 | Pfizer: ~250,000; Area: 180,000 | SAFYB scale: +3%; inflation 95%. |
2023 | 200.000-600.000 | GSK: ~400.000; Multilabs: 300.000 | +91% SAFYB; base ARS 750,000 (US$800). |
2024 | 300.000-1.000.000 | Inkafarma (expansion): ~600,000; Director: ARS 2,131,000 (US$2,200) | FATFA scale: +13%; average ARS 919,000 (US$950). |
BoliviaData is scarce; the sector is small, with a focus on imports. Average pharmaceutical revenue: BOB 3,000-5,000/month (US$430-720). Growth is +10% annually.
Again | Average Salary (BOB/month) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020-2022 | 2.500-4.000 | Locations (e.g., Lifapharm): ~3,000 | Production +20%; little data per company. |
2023 | 3.000-4.500 | Importers: 3,500 | US$500M market; 5% health GDP. |
2024 | 3.200-5.000 | Multinationals: ~4,000 | Projection +15%; high qualification 48% jobs. |
EcuadorGrowth +15% post-pandemic. Average: USD 800-1,500/month. Sector minimum wage ~USD 460.
Again | Average Salary (USD/month) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 700-1.200 | Stiefel: ~1,000; Locals: 800 | Hiring +10%; pandemic impact. |
2021 | 750-1.300 | Pfizer: ~1.200 | Sales +42%; 39% local production. |
2022 | 800-1.400 | GSK: ~1.300 | Mercado USD 2.165M. |
2023 | 850-1.500 | Importers: 1,000 | +51% imports. |
2024 | 900-1.600 | Multilabs: ~1.200 | Projection +7%; BPM focus. |
ColombiaStrong sector (4th in Latin America); 6% growth/year. Average pharmaceutical chemist: COP 3-6M/month (US$750-1,500). LHH: Scales by company size.
Again | Average Salary (COP/month) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 2.5M-5M | Lafrancol: ~3.5M; Pfizer: 4M | Production 7.74B COP; 52,400 jobs. |
2021 | 2.8M-5.5M | GSK: ~4.5M | +6% variation. |
2022 | 3M-6M | Local: 4M; Multinational: 5M | 2.6% manufacturing. |
2023 | 3.2M-6.5M | Procaps: ~5M | 21,000 direct. |
2024 | 3.5M-7M | Director: COP 7M+ (US$1,700); SMEs: 3M | LHH guide: +5%; large: +10%. |
ChileGrowth 4-6%/year; 0.73% GDP. Chemical average: CLP 1.2-2.2M/month (US$1,300-2,400).
Again | Average Salary (CLP/month) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 1M-1.8M | Megalabs: ~1.5M | Market US$1.514M. |
2021 | 1.1M-2M | Roemmers: ~1.7M | +51% imports. |
2022 | 1.2M-2.1M | Asilfa branches: 1.6M | 2% of chemical GDP. |
2023 | 1.3M-2.2M | Pfizer: ~2M | +14% interchangeable. |
2024 | 1.4M-2.3M | GSK: ~2.1M; Média 1.45M (US$1.550) | +70% availability; 45% women. |
PeruGrowth 4%; 93% in Lima. Average: PEN 2,000-5,000/month (US$530-1,320).
Again | Average Salary (PEN/month) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 1.800-3.500 | Incafarm: ~2,500 | USD 2B Market. |
2021 | 1.900-4.000 | Pharmacies: 3,000 | +20% generics. |
2022 | 2.000-4.500 | Pfizer: ~4.000 | 70% local coverage. |
2023 | 2.100-5.000 | Locations: 3,500 | USD 21M investment. |
2024 | 2.200-5.500 | Director: PEN 5,500 (US$1,450); Average 2,162 (US$570) | +4% projection; 30% mandatory generics. |
VenezuelaEconomic crisis; 14.6% growth in 2024, but low wages (~US$180 average). High inflation.
Again | Average Salary (USD/month) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020-2022 | 50-150 | Farmatodo: ~100; Locations: 80 | Production +35%; scarce. |
2023 | 100-200 | Crazy: ~150 | Low market; CIFAR: US$180 average. |
2024 | 150-250 | Multimax: ~200; Farmatodo: 300 (rumor) | +14.6%; US$4.38/unit. |
UruguayStable; farm subgroup with annual adjustments (e.g., +5.3% 2024). Average: UYU 40,000-60,000/month (US$1,000-1,500).
Again | Average Salary (UYU/month) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 30.000-50.000 | Megalabs: ~40.000 | +3% nominal. |
2021 | 35.000-55.000 | Locations: 45,000 | Hub regional. |
2022 | 38.000-58.000 | Pfizer: ~50.000 | 50% women. |
2023 | 40.000-60.000 | GSK: ~55.000 | Adjustment +2.2%. |
2024 | 42.000-65.000 | Roemmers: ~60.000; +5.3% jan | Projection +27.8%; RH base. |
ParaguayGrowth 60% (2019-2024); 45,000 jobs. Minimum wages ~Gs. 2.8M/month (US$370); average pharmacist Gs. 4-7M (US$530-930).
Again | Average Salary (Gs./month) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 3M-5M | Locations: ~4M | 54% national market. |
2021 | 3.2M-5.5M | Pfizer: ~5M | +60% sales. |
2022 | 3.5M-6M | Importers: 4.5M | 3% GDP. |
2023 | 3.8M-6.5M | CIFARMA branches: 5.5M | 6,973 direct. |
2024 | 4M-7M | Multinationals: ~6M; +4.4% minimum (Gs. 2.84M, US$370) | 70% coverage; USD 1B revenue. |
USARobust sector ($602B in 2023, +6% in 2024); 578,000 jobs. Average pharmacist: $119,000-$140,000/year. Scientists: $178,000-$190,000. Multinationals like Pfizer pay +25%.
Again | Average Salary (US$/year) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 110.000-130.000 | Pfizer: ~125.000; J&J: 120.000 | COVID impact; +5% growth; sales reps ~US$150k total. |
2021 | 115.000-135.000 | GSK: ~130.000; Merck: 128.000 | Market US$576B; 37 FDA approvals. |
2022 | 120.000-140.000 | AbbVie: ~135,000; Biopharma medio: 157,000 | +6.7% for scientists; gender gap 22% (men US$194k median). |
2023 | 125.000-145.000 | Pfizer: ~140.000; Director: >230.000 | BLS: $139k average; +6.7% scientists ($190k). |
2024 | 130.000-150.000 | J&J: ~145,000; GSK: 142,000 | Projection US$639B; pharma median US$140k. |
Canada15% job growth (35k in manufacturing); total salaries US$2.4B in 2021. Pharmacist average: CAD 100k-107k/year (US$73k-78k). Quality: CAD 80k-120k.
Again | Average Salary (CAD/year) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 95.000-100.000 | Apotex: ~98,000; Pfizer Canada: 102,000 | Average hour CAD 29; pandemic impact. |
2021 | 97.000-102.000 | GSK: ~100.000; Sanofi: 105.000 | Total salaries +2.9%; 16k vacancies projected 2022-31. |
2022 | 99.000-104.000 | Merck: ~103.000; Retail: 99.749 | Glassdoor: CAD 104k average; +3% nominal. |
2023 | 101.000-106.000 | J&J: ~105.000; Quality Control: 110.000 | CAD 37-65 hour; Master's: up to CAD 211k. |
2024 | 103.000-108.000 | AstraZeneca: ~107,000; Pharmaceutical: 107,335 | Projection +2%; Toronto: CAD 98k. |
GreenlandNon-existent sector (imports via Denmark); focus on public health. Overall average: DKK 279k/year (US$40k). Estimated pharma: DKK 37k/month (US$5.4k).
Again | Average Salary (DKK/month) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020-2022 | 30.000-35.000 | Locations (e.g., government pharmacies): ~32,000 | Little data; economy dependent on fishing. |
2023 | 35.000-38.000 | Importers: 37,000 | Biotech media DKK 37,800; range 18,900-67,200. |
2024 | 36.000-39.000 | N/A (minimum sector) | Stable projection; Medical Advisor: DKK 54k. |
BermudaNo manufacturing; local pharmacies (e.g., People's Pharmacy). Average pharmacist: BMD 127k-131k/year (US$127k-131k). Small sector, focus on imports.
Again | Average Salary (BMD/year) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020-2022 | 120.000-125.000 | People's Pharmacy: ~122.000; Locais: 120.000 | Imports; no granular data. |
2023 | 125.000-128.000 | EastPharma: ~126.000 | Range 1,060-3,110/month; median 1,850/month. |
2024 | 127.000-131.000 | GSK/Bermuda ops: ~130.000 | SalaryExpert: BMD 127k; hora US$61. |
GermanyLeading sector ($50B+ in 2023); 120k jobs. Average pharma: €4,000-6,000/month ($4,300-6,500). Multinationals like Bayer pay +25%.
Again | Average Salary (€/month) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 3.500-5.000 | Bayer: ~4.500; Boehringer: 4.000 | Growth +5%; COVID impact. |
2021 | 3.700-5.300 | Merck: ~4.800 | +6% nominal; R&D focus. |
2022 | 3.900-5.600 | Pfizer Germany: ~5,000 | Inflation 7%; 11% R&D investment. |
2023 | 4.100-5.900 | GSK: ~5.200 | Average €61k/year manufacturing; +4%. |
2024 | 4.300-6.200 | J&J: ~5,500 | Projection +3%; pharmacist €80k/year. |
United Kingdom$40B market; 5%/year growth. Average: £3,000-4,500/month ($3,800-5,700).
Again | Average Salary (£/month) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 2.500-4.000 | GSK: ~3.500; AstraZeneca: 3.200 | +4%; pandemia boost. |
2021 | 2.700-4.200 | Pfizer UK: ~3.800 | £50k average pharmacist. |
2022 | 2.900-4.500 | Novartis: ~4,000 | Inflation 10%; +5%. |
2023 | 3.100-4.800 | Sanofi: ~4.200 | £50,853 pharmacist. |
2024 | 3.300-5.100 | Merck: ~4.500 | Projection +4%; £41k average pharma. |
France€50B sector; 100k jobs. Average: €3,500-5,000/month (US$3,800-5,400).
Again | Average Salary (€/month) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 3.000-4.500 | Sanofi: ~4.000 | +3%; manufacturing €54k/year. |
2021 | 3.200-4.700 | Servier: ~4,200 | R&D growth. |
2022 | 3.400-5.000 | Pfizer France: ~4,500 | Inflation 5%; Paris +10%. |
2023 | 3.600-5.200 | Novartis: ~4,800 | €48k pharmacist. |
2024 | 3.800-5.500 | Roche: ~5.000 | Projection +4%; biotech focus. |
ItalyMarket €40B; 70k jobs. Average: €2,500-4,000/month (US$2,700-4,300).
Again | Average Salary (€/month) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 2.200-3.500 | Churches: ~3,000 | +2%; production +10%. |
2021 | 2.300-3.700 | Angelini: ~3,200 | Export +15%. |
2022 | 2.400-3.900 | Recorded: ~3,500 | Inflation 8%; €52B production. |
2023 | 2.500-4.100 | Menarini: ~3,700 | €43k pharma technician. |
2024 | 2.600-4.300 | Zambon: ~3,900 | Projection +3%; generics 60%. |
RussiaMarket RUB 2.6T (US$28B); high inflation. Average: RUB 80,000-120,000/month (US$800-1,200).
Again | Average Salary (RUB/month) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 50.000-80.000 | Pharmstandard: ~60,000 | Pandemic +20%; US$16B market. |
2021 | 60.000-90.000 | R-Pharm: ~70.000 | Inflation 6%; import sub. |
2022 | 70.000-100.000 | Biocad: ~80.000 | Sanctions; +10% nominal. |
2023 | 80.000-110.000 | OTC Charge: ~90,000 | RUB 2.6T market; US$180 average. |
2024 | 90.000-130.000 | Veropharm: ~100,000 | +10%; inflation 7%. |
SpainUS$30B market; export +20%. Average: €2,800-4,200/month (US$3,000-4,500).
Again | Average Salary (€/month) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 2.500-3.800 | Grifols: ~3,200 | +3%; €2B total wages. |
2021 | 2.600-4.000 | Admiral: ~3,500 | Generics +15%. |
2022 | 2.700-4.200 | Farmaindustria: ~3.700 | Inflation 8%; €27.9B revenue. |
2023 | 2.800-4.400 | Was: ~3,900 | +4%; Barcelona +10%. |
2024 | 2.900-4.600 | Uriach: ~4.100 | Projection 5.4% CAGR. |
PortugalMarket €3B; 10k jobs. Average: €1,500-2,500/month (US$1,600-2,700).
Again | Average Salary (€/month) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 1.200-2.000 | Hovione: ~1,600 | +2%; export €106M. |
2021 | 1.300-2.100 | Regional: ~1,700 | +3%; 145 companies. |
2022 | 1.400-2.300 | Tecnimede: ~1.900 | Inflation 7%; pharmacist €20k/year. |
2023 | 1.500-2.400 | Bluepharma: ~2.000 | +4%; €1,497 average. |
2024 | 1.600-2.600 | Recipharm: ~2.100 | Projection +4%; minimum €820. |
TürkiyeMarket US$7B; 785 companies. Average: TRY 20,000-35,000/month (US$600-1,000, inflation adjusted).
Again | Average Salary (TRY/month) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 5.000-10.000 | Abdi Ibrahim: ~7,000 | Inflation 12%; US$450 assistant. |
2021 | 8.000-15.000 | Allergan: ~10.000 | +20%; export +10%. |
2022 | 12.000-22.000 | Deva: ~15.000 | Inflation 70%; TRY devaluation. |
2023 | 18.000-30.000 | Nobel: ~22.000 | US$5k average manufacturing. |
2024 | 25.000-40.000 | Santa Farma: ~30,000 | +50%; market US$2.1B. |
NetherlandsUS$20B sector; high innovation. Average: €3,500-5,500/month (US$3,800-5,900).
Again | Average Salary (€/month) | By Company (Examples) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2020 | 3.000-4.500 | Janssen: ~4.000 | +4%; R&D focus. |
2021 | 3.200-4.800 | Organon: ~4,300 | €44k overall average. |
2022 | 3.400-5.100 | MSD: ~4.600 | Inflation 10%; biotech +15%. |
2023 | 3.600-5.300 | Philips Healthcare: ~4.800 | €69k specialist. |
2024 | 3.800-5.600 | Abbott: ~5.100 | Projection +5%; average €3,666. |
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