Chief Scientist
Annual salary range
₹1 Lakh - ₹58 Lakhs
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based on 43
latest salaries
• updated:
29 Jan 2025
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Experience wise Chief Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
7
years
(3
salaries)
|  ₹8.4 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr |
8
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹12.6 L/yr - ₹12.6 L/yr |
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9
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr |
10
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
12
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr |
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Chief Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹1
Lakh to ₹58
Lakhs for
7 years of experience to 32 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
43 latest salaries received
from Chief Scientist.
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Chief Scientist salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
Chief Scientist Salary
7 - 32
years
exp.
(20
salaries)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Data Science & Analytics
Chief Scientist Salary
23
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹43.2 L/yr - ₹55.2 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Chief Scientists
2w ago
CQRL BITS
Chief Scientist
23 years exp.
4mo ago
MyoWorks
Chief Scientist
8 years exp.
9mo ago
TNQ Tech Private Limited
Chief Scientist
23 years exp.
9mo ago
SABIC
Chief Scientist
22 years exp.
9mo ago
Tojo Vikas Biotech
Chief Scientist
14 years exp.
11mo ago
Genespy Research Services
Chief Scientist
13 years exp.
1y ago
Wapcos
Chief Scientist
17 years exp.
1y ago
LEVIM BIOTECH LLP
Chief Scientist
17 years exp.
1y ago
Prosetta Bioconformatics
Chief Scientist
14 years exp.
1y ago
Csir -nal
Chief Scientist
31 years exp.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
28 -
34
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹25 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr | |
30 -
34
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹31.5 L/yr - ₹40.2 L/yr | |
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|
1 -
9
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹6.3 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr | |
|
12 -
15
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹0.7 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr | |
|
10 -
15
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹18 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
|
6 -
9
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹7.6 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr | |
16 -
17
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹36.2 L/yr - ₹46.2 L/yr | |
22 -
31
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹48 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr | |
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29 -
32
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹22.5 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr | |
|
30 -
33
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹32.9 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr | |
Similar Designation Salaries for Chief Scientist
| Designations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research Scientist Salary
1 -
13
years
exp.
(8.1k salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
Chemist Salary
1 -
8
years
exp.
(19k salaries)
| ₹1.4 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr |
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Executive Salary
1 -
9
years
exp.
(1.7L salaries)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr |
Associate Salary
0 -
8
years
exp.
(2.2L salaries)
| ₹1.9 L/yr - ₹16.4 L/yr |
Officer Salary
1 -
10
years
exp.
(60.6k salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr |
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Chief Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Chief Scientist
7 -
32
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Chief Scientist
7 -
32
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr |
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Chennai
Chief Scientist
7 -
32
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr |
Mumbai
Chief Scientist
7 -
32
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr |
Lucknow
Chief Scientist
7 -
32
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr |
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Chief Scientist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Education & Training
Chief Scientist
7 -
32
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr |
Government
Chief Scientist
7 -
32
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr |
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Biotech & Life sciences
Chief Scientist
7 -
32
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr |
Pharma
Chief Scientist
7 -
32
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO
Chief Scientist
7 -
32
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chief Scientist Salaries
What is the salary of a Chief Scientist in India?
Salary for a Chief Scientist in India ranges between ₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 43 latest salaries received from various Chief Scientists across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Chief Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Chief Scientist in India is around ₹1.0 Lakhs per year (₹8.3k per month). 7 years of minimum experience is required to be a Chief Scientist.
What are the top paying industries for Chief Scientist in India?
- Biotechnology - ₹100.0 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹40.2 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances - ₹55.6 Lakhs to 55.6 Lakhs per year
- Chemicals - ₹45.0 Lakhs to 56.0 Lakhs per year
- Government - ₹25.0 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Chief Scientist in India?
- Chennai - ₹45.0 Lakhs to 48.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹20.1 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Vadodara - ₹8.4 Lakhs to 8.4 Lakhs per year
- Ghaziabad - ₹7.0 Lakhs to 7.0 Lakhs per year
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