For our US network - BioSpace's 2024 Life Sciences Salary Report
An interesting read - BioSpace’s 2024 US Life Sciences Salary Report highlights key salary trends in the Life Sciences sector. Salaries have grown at a modest 2%, marking the slowest rate in the last five years. Despite economic challenges and hiring slowdowns, 65% of full-time employees did in fact receive reported salary increases, with most raises being merit-based rather than the result of changing employers. The gender pay gap remains, with women earning 88% of what men earn, and racial wage disparities persist, though there are positive signs of improvement for minority groups. Bonuses stayed stable, with 70% of respondents receiving one, and regional salary differences stand out, with areas like the Bay Area and Boston offering the highest total compensation. Benefits like health insurance and flexible work options continue to be crucial in job decisions. Despite funding challenges, optimism persists as salary growth is expected to stabilize, with potential increases as investment returns. #LifeSciences #SalaryTrends #GenderPayGap #Compensation #HiringTrends