Formulation Scientist
Annual salary range
₹2.1 Lakhs - ₹11 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byFormulation Scientist Salary in Pharma in India (Updated 2025)
based on 568
latest salaries
• updated:
1 Mar 2025
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Experience wise Formulation Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(112
salaries)
|  ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
2
years
(119
salaries)
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr |
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3
years
(74
salaries)
| ₹2.6 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr |
4
years
(50
salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
5
years
(53
salaries)
| ₹4.8 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr |
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Formulation Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹2.1
Lakhs to ₹11
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 9 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
568 latest salaries received
from Formulation Scientist.
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Formulation Scientist salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
Formulation Scientist Salary
1 - 9
years
exp.
(465
salaries)
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr |
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| |
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Formulation Scientist Salary
1 - 9
years
exp.
(29
salaries)
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr |
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Avenza Pharmacuticals
Formulation Scientist
2 years exp.
4d ago
Endo Pharmaceuticals
Formulation Scientist
2 years exp.
4d ago
Dr. Reddy's
Formulation Scientist
7 years exp.
5d ago
Dr. Reddy's
Formulation Scientist
1 year exp.
6d ago
TENSHI LIFE SCIENCES
Formulation Scientist
2 years exp.
1w ago
Dr. Reddy's
Formulation Scientist
5 years exp.
1w ago
Dr. Reddy's
Formulation Scientist
1 year exp.
1w ago
Dr. Reddy's
Formulation Scientist
2 years exp.
1w ago
Samarth LifeSciences
Formulation Scientist
8 years exp.
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Formulation Scientist
3 years exp.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
1 -
10
yrs
exp.
(258 salaries)
|
₹4.2 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr | |
2 -
9
yrs
exp.
(15 salaries)
|
₹3.8 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr | |
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3
yrs
exp.
(14 salaries)
|
₹2.5 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr | |
5 -
14
yrs
exp.
(10 salaries)
|
₹7.4 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | |
1 -
9
yrs
exp.
(9 salaries)
|
₹1.5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr | |
1 -
13
yrs
exp.
(8 salaries)
|
₹3.2 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr | |
0 -
2
yrs
exp.
(8 salaries)
|
₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
2 -
14
yrs
exp.
(8 salaries)
|
₹3.8 L/yr - ₹20.4 L/yr | |
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1 -
7
yrs
exp.
(8 salaries)
|
₹4.3 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr | |
1 -
9
yrs
exp.
(8 salaries)
|
₹4 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr | |
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· 3-9 years
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
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· 1-5 years
Flamingo Pharmaceuticals
Navi Mumbai
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• posted on 01 Dec 2024
Likes
Salary on time Great opportunity for Freshers Flexible timing
- Skill development - Good
Dislikes
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Scientist
• posted on 23 Sep 2018
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Provides good opportunities in cross functional teams after two years of work at drl ... work life balance is great ....
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• posted on 10 Jul 2023
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Research Scientist
• posted on 21 May 2019
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Formulation Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Formulation Scientist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹11.3 L/yr |
Mumbai
Formulation Scientist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Formulation Scientist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
Ahmedabad
Formulation Scientist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr |
Pune
Formulation Scientist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr |
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Formulation Scientist Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Clinical Research
Formulation Scientist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr |
Healthcare / Pharma
Formulation Scientist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
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Manufacturing
Formulation Scientist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹13.7 L/yr |
Biotech & Life sciences
Formulation Scientist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
Biotechnology
Formulation Scientist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Formulation Scientist Salaries
What is the salary of a Formulation Scientist in India?
Salary for a Formulation Scientist in India ranges between ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 568 latest salaries received from various Formulation Scientists across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Formulation Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Formulation Scientist in India is around ₹2.1 Lakhs per year (₹17.5k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a Formulation Scientist.
What is the highest salary for a Formulation Scientist in India?
Highest salary that a Formulation Scientist can earn is ₹12.4 Lakhs per year (₹1.0L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Formulation Scientist in India?
- Chemicals - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 18.6 Lakhs per year
- FMCG - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 23.6 Lakhs per year
- Biotechnology - ₹1.9 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 20.4 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - ₹2.1 Lakhs to 15.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Formulation Scientist in India?
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹1.1 Lakhs to 16.2 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 20.4 Lakhs per year
- Ahmedabad - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 11.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.9 Lakhs to 9.1 Lakhs per year
- Vadodara - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 7.7 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Formulation Scientist?
These are the top skills of a Formulation Scientist based on 9 jobs posted by employers.
- Research
- Product Development
- Regulatory Affairs
- Formulation Development
- Personal Care
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