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Head Research and Development Salary in India (Updated 2025)

based on 318 latest salaries • updated: 2 Mar 2025
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Annual salary range

₹4.5 Lakhs - ₹65 Lakhs

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Experience wise Head Research and Development salaries

Years of experience Avg. Annual Salary
3 years
(1 salaries)
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₹8.3 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr

4 years
(7 salaries)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr

5 years
(15 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹13.3 L/yr

6 years
(10 salaries)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹19.2 L/yr

7 years
(12 salaries)
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₹3.7 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

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Head Research and Development Salary in India ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹65 Lakhs for 3 years of experience to 25 years of experience . Salary estimates are based on 318 latest salaries received from Head Research and Development.
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Head Research and Development salaries in different departments

Department Avg Annual Salary
Research & Development
Head Research and Development Salary
4 - 25 years exp. (185 salaries)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr

Engineering - Software & QA
Head Research and Development Salary
10 - 21 years exp. (14 salaries)
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₹5.6 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr

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Latest annual salaries shared by Head Research and Developments

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Biosyn Research Chemicals

Head Research and Development

21 years exp.

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Leeford Healthcare

Head Research and Development

12 years exp.

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Standard Surfactants

Head Research and Development

18 years exp.

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Orient Electric

Head Research and Development

21 years exp.

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Green Grahi

Head Research and Development

15 years exp.

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V-ensure Pharma Technologies

Head Research and Development

22 years exp.

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Saarloha Advanced Materials

Head Research and Development

17 years exp.

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SNL Crafted Technologies and Engineering

Head Research and Development

7 years exp.

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Venkatesh Food Industries

Head Research and Development

6 years exp.

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Flamingo Pharmaceuticals

Head Research and Development

21 years exp.

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Head Research and Development Jobs in India

Head Research and Development

· 9-14 years

Repin Masterbatches

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3.7
₹8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

Gurgaon / Gurugram

Head Research and Development

· 10-20 years

Sirveen Control Systems

·
3.9

Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Head Research and Development

· 6-8 years

Bi Paints

·
4.4

Surat

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0 - 5 years exp.
(25k salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

Senior Research Fellow Salary
1 - 7 years exp.
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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr

Research Scientist Salary
1 - 13 years exp.
(8.1k salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

Research Assistant Salary
0 - 7 years exp.
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₹1.1 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

Senior Research Scientist Salary
4 - 16 years exp.
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₹5.6 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr

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Head Research and Development Salary By Locations

Locations Avg Annual Salary
Mumbai
Head Research and Development
4 - 25 years exp.
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr

Bangalore / Bengaluru
Head Research and Development
4 - 20 years exp.
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₹9 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr

Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Head Research and Development
5 - 24 years exp.
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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr

Pune
Head Research and Development
6 - 22 years exp.
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₹12 L/yr - ₹67.2 L/yr

Chennai
Head Research and Development
8 - 25 years exp.
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₹0.8 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr

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Head Research and Development Salary By Industries

Industries Avg Annual Salary

Manufacturing

Head Research and Development
3 - 25 years exp.
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₹0.7 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr

Pharma

Head Research and Development
10 - 25 years exp.
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₹12 L/yr - ₹67.5 L/yr

Healthcare / Pharma

Head Research and Development
6 - 25 years exp.
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₹1 L/yr - ₹49 L/yr

Food Processing

Head Research and Development
3 - 23 years exp.
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₹7.8 L/yr - ₹79 L/yr

Consumer goods

Head Research and Development
10 - 24 years exp.
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₹0.5 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions about Head Research and Development Salaries

What is the salary of a Head Research and Development in India?
Salary for a Head Research and Development in India ranges between ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹65.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 318 latest salaries received from various Head Research and Developments across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Head Research and Development in India?
Average starting Salary for Head Research and Development in India is around ₹4.5 Lakhs per year (₹37.5k per month). 3 years of minimum experience is required to be a Head Research and Development.
What are the top paying industries for Head Research and Development in India?
What are the top paying cities for Head Research and Development in India?
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Head Research and Development?
These are the top skills of a Head Research and Development based on 6 jobs posted by employers.
  • Project Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Data Entry
  • Quality Control
  • Product Design

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