Lead Researcher
Annual salary range
₹3.3 Lakhs - ₹26 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byLead Researcher Salary in India
based on 45
latest salaries
• updated:
20 Jan 2025
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Experience wise Lead Researcher salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(1
salaries)
|  ₹10 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
2
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹50 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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3
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
4
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
5
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹12.9 L/yr |
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Lead Researcher Salary in
India ranges between ₹3.3
Lakhs to ₹26
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 16 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
45 latest salaries received
from Lead Researcher.
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Lead Researcher salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
Lead Researcher Salary
6 - 16
years
exp.
(12
salaries)
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Customer Success, Service & Operations
Lead Researcher Salary
7 - 15
years
exp.
(5
salaries)
| ₹14.5 L/yr - ₹19.2 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Lead Researchers
1d ago
Gartner
Lead Researcher
10 years exp.
6d ago
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Lead Researcher
10 years exp.
3w ago
Go-Jek
Lead Researcher
9 years exp.
1mo ago
Morningstar
Lead Researcher
15 years exp.
2mo ago
Zee News
Lead Researcher
11 years exp.
3mo ago
Sutherland Global Services
Lead Researcher
6 years exp.
3mo ago
Sutherland Global Services
Lead Researcher
6 years exp.
4mo ago
Moody's
Lead Researcher
6 years exp.
5mo ago
Morningstar
Lead Researcher
14 years exp.
5mo ago
Avataar.ai
Lead Researcher
2 years exp.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
5 -
6
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹5.3 L/yr - ₹12.9 L/yr | |
7 -
9
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹12 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr | |
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5 -
7
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹11 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr | |
10 -
16
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹15 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr | |
17 -
20
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹18 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr | |
8 -
10
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹16.3 L/yr - ₹22.1 L/yr | |
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7 -
9
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr | |
14 -
15
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹17.3 L/yr - ₹22.1 L/yr | |
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3 -
8
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr | |
11 -
12
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹8.5 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr | |
Lead Researcher Jobs in India
Lead Researcher
· 3-7 years
VEOLIA WATER (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Researcher
· 5-10 years
Dolby
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Researcher
· 5-10 years
Dolby
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Lead Researcher Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Researcher
2 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Mumbai
Lead Researcher
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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| |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Lead Researcher
7 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹18.2 L/yr |
Chennai
Lead Researcher
6 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹5.3 L/yr - ₹9.4 L/yr |
Pune
Lead Researcher
3 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹12.9 L/yr |
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Lead Researcher Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Manufacturing
Lead Researcher
5 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting
Lead Researcher
3 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹12.9 L/yr |
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Internet
Lead Researcher
9 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹9.4 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
Chemicals / Agri Inputs
Lead Researcher
1 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
Financial Services
Lead Researcher
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lead Researcher Salaries
What is the salary of a Lead Researcher in India?
Salary for a Lead Researcher in India ranges between ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 45 latest salaries received from various Lead Researchers across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Lead Researcher in India?
Average starting Salary for Lead Researcher in India is around ₹3.3 Lakhs per year (₹27.5k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a Lead Researcher.
What are the top paying industries for Lead Researcher in India?
- Pharma - ₹16.3 Lakhs to 22.1 Lakhs per year
- Chemicals - ₹15.0 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 26.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 12.9 Lakhs per year
- Oil & Gas - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 9.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Lead Researcher in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹15.5 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 18.2 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹2.8 Lakhs to 22.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Lead Researcher?
These are the top skills of a Lead Researcher based on 4 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Project Management
- Data Analytics
- CRM
- C++
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