Engineering

Biomedical Engineer Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+7%
projected growth
Category
Engineering

Biomedical Engineer pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Biomedical Engineer is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $229,070 (2 140 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $19,058 (₱1,190,000 local) — about 12×.

Biomedical engineers design medical devices and systems that improve patient care. Common screening skills include Design, Biology, Regulatory, and Prototyping.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +7% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $175,605. Related engineering titles include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, and Aerospace Engineer. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Biomedical Engineer pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Design, Biology, Regulatory, Prototyping, and Analysis. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Biomedical Engineer list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 2 140 000 kr ($229,070). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway biomedical engineer page before treating the rank as a plan.

Biomedical Engineer salary by country

CountryPer year
United States flagUnited States$115,000
United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom$143,562
Canada flagCanada$133,449
Australia flagAustralia$171,221
Germany flagGermany$161,365
France flagFrance$145,112
Netherlands flagNetherlands$170,652
Switzerland flagSwitzerland$175,605
Singapore flagSingapore$160,411
India flagIndia$24,474
Japan flagJapan$106,641
South Korea flagSouth Korea$131,594
Poland flagPoland$115,028
Brazil flagBrazil$50,006
United Arab Emirates flagUnited Arab Emirates$99,932
Mexico flagMexico$58,033
Ireland flagIreland$143,952
Spain flagSpain$114,233
Italy flagItaly$113,304
Sweden flagSweden$150,302
Norway flagNorway$229,070
Denmark flagDenmark$161,317
Belgium flagBelgium$164,848
Austria flagAustria$136,986
Portugal flagPortugal$85,907
Finland flagFinland$128,860
China flagChina$85,063
Hong Kong flagHong Kong$117,620
New Zealand flagNew Zealand$107,703
Indonesia flagIndonesia$21,708
Philippines flagPhilippines$19,058
Vietnam flagVietnam$22,072
Thailand flagThailand$42,215
Malaysia flagMalaysia$67,541
Israel flagIsrael$129,788
Saudi Arabia flagSaudi Arabia$72,533
Turkey flagTurkey$49,300
Argentina flagArgentina$21,213
Colombia flagColombia$41,646
South Africa flagSouth Africa$40,521

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

DesignBiologyRegulatoryPrototypingAnalysis

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a biomedical engineer make?
It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 140 000 kr in Norway; CHF 142'000 in Switzerland; $239,000 in Australia, and more.
Which country pays biomedical engineers the most?
Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 140 000 kr per year ($229,070).
Which country pays biomedical engineers the least?
Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,190,000 per year (local currency).
Is biomedical engineer a growing career?
Employment for this occupation is projected at about +7% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do biomedical engineers need?
Common skills include Design, Biology, Regulatory, Prototyping, and Analysis. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other engineering jobs are similar?
Related roles include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, and Aerospace Engineer. Compare pay on each job page.