Head R&D
Annual salary range
₹9.6 Lakhs - ₹1 Crore
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Filter salaries byHead R&D Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 117
latest salaries
• updated:
9 Feb 2025
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Salary of majority employees
Experience wise Head R&D salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
12
years
(2
salaries)
|  ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr |
13
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹1.4 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
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| |
14
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
15+
years
(106
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Head R&D Salary in
India ranges between ₹9.6
Lakhs to ₹1
Crore for
13 years of experience to 29 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
117 latest salaries received
from Head R&D.
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Head R&D salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
Head R&D Salary
13 - 29
years
exp.
(62
salaries)
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
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| |
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Head R&D Salary
14 - 22
years
exp.
(3
salaries)
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹40.5 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Head R&Ds
2d ago
Sky Industries
Head R&D
23 years exp.
2d ago
Surya Pharmaceutical
Head R&D
22 years exp.
1w ago
Cikautxo
Head R&D
17 years exp.
1w ago
EFTEC
Head R&D
21 years exp.
2w ago
National Pharmaceutical Industries
Head R&D
21 years exp.
1mo ago
Natural Biogenex
Head R&D
17 years exp.
1mo ago
Alfa Biomed India
Head R&D
29 years exp.
2mo ago
Amalgamations Valeo Clutch
Head R&D
23 years exp.
2mo ago
Setco Automotive
Head R&D
24 years exp.
2mo ago
Gharda Chemicals Limited
Head R&D
27 years exp.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
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15 -
21
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹27 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr | |
11 -
14
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹27 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr | |
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14 -
16
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹27 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr | |
15 -
23
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹81 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr | |
|
16 -
17
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹18 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr | |
23 -
24
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹57 L/yr - ₹63 L/yr | |
26 -
27
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹38.7 L/yr - ₹49.5 L/yr | |
20 -
22
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹1.2 Cr/yr - ₹1.3 Cr/yr | |
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28 -
29
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹23.8 L/yr - ₹30.4 L/yr | |
|
16 -
28
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹27.2 L/yr - ₹34.8 L/yr | |
Head R&D Jobs in India
Head R&D
· 15-17 years
Philips India Limited
Pune
Head R&D
· 18-20 years
Matangi Industries
Ahmedabad
Head R&D
· 18-28 years
Tusthi Executive Access & Consultants
Delhi/Ncr
Top skills for Head R&D
Head R&D Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Pune
Head R&D
13 -
29
years
exp.
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Head R&D
13 -
29
years
exp.
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
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Mumbai
Head R&D
13 -
29
years
exp.
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
New Delhi
Head R&D
13 -
29
years
exp.
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Head R&D
13 -
29
years
exp.
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
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Head R&D Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Manufacturing Head R&D
13 -
29
years
exp.
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
FMCG Head R&D
13 -
29
years
exp.
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
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Automobile Head R&D
13 -
29
years
exp.
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Pharma Head R&D
13 -
29
years
exp.
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Auto Components Head R&D
13 -
29
years
exp.
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Head R&D Salaries
What is the salary of a Head R&D in India?
Salary for a Head R&D in India ranges between ₹9.6 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 117 latest salaries received from various Head R&Ds across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Head R&Ds?
- Bajaj Consumer Care Head R&D Salary - ₹87.7 Lakhs per year
- EFTEC Head R&D Salary - ₹35.5 Lakhs per year
- Kapci Coatings Head R&D Salary - ₹31.1 Lakhs per year
- Genei Laboratories Head R&D Salary - ₹29.0 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Head R&D in India?
Average starting Salary for Head R&D in India is around ₹9.6 Lakhs per year (₹80.0k per month). 13 years of minimum experience is required to be a Head R&D.
What is the highest salary for a Head R&D in India?
Highest salary that a Head R&D can earn is ₹101.0 Lakhs per year (₹8.4L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Head R&D in India?
- FMCG - ₹39.0 Lakhs to 150.0 Lakhs per year
- Auto Components - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 94.0 Lakhs per year
- Automobile - ₹5.5 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Chemicals - ₹18.5 Lakhs to 40.5 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹9.6 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Head R&D in India?
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹1.4 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹10.5 Lakhs to 101.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹9.6 Lakhs to 95.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 81.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Head R&D?
These are the top skills of a Head R&D based on 6 jobs posted by employers.
- Research
- Design Development
- Product Development
- Product Marketing
- New Product Development
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