Lead Scientist
Annual salary range
₹9.5 Lakhs - ₹12.2 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byLead Scientist Salary in Kolkata
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latest salaries
• updated:
2 Dec 2024
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Experience wise Lead Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
8
years
(2
salaries)
|  ₹10.5 L/yr - ₹11.9 L/yr |
9
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹12.2 L/yr - ₹12.2 L/yr |
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10
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹12.2 L/yr |
12
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹10.6 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr |
14
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹10.1 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr |
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Lead Scientist Salary in
Kolkata ranges between ₹9.5
Lakhs to ₹12.2
Lakhs for
8 years of experience to 19 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
11 latest salaries received
from Lead Scientist.
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Latest annual salaries shared by Lead Scientists
1w ago
SABIC
Lead Scientist
16 years exp.
1w ago
Thermax Limited
Lead Scientist
15 years exp.
1w ago
Inventia Healthcare
Lead Scientist
11 years exp.
1w ago
Pidilite Industries
Lead Scientist
6 years exp.
2w ago
Vedanta Aluminium
Lead Scientist
11 years exp.
2w ago
SBS
Lead Scientist
10 years exp.
2w ago
Thermax Limited
Lead Scientist
14 years exp.
3w ago
TCG Lifesciences
Lead Scientist
10 years exp.
3w ago
Reliance Industries
Lead Scientist
10 years exp.
3w ago
Apotex Research
Lead Scientist
10 years exp.
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19
yrs
exp.
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Kolkata
(11 salaries)
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₹9.1 L/yr - ₹12.2 L/yr | |
17 yrs
exp.
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Kolkata
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹8.6 L/yr - ₹10.9 L/yr | |
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12 yrs
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Kolkata
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹12.1 L/yr - ₹15.4 L/yr | |
Lead Scientist Jobs in Kolkata
Lead Scientist
· 15-20 years
Gateway Solutions
₹40
L/yr
- ₹45
L/yr
Mumbai
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• posted on 16 May 2024
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Top skills for Lead Scientist
Lead Scientist Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Lead Scientist
6 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr |
Mumbai
Lead Scientist
6 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹9.4 L/yr - ₹35.8 L/yr |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Lead Scientist
8 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
Pune
Lead Scientist
9 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹18.2 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
Chennai
Lead Scientist
9 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr |
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Lead Scientist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Chemicals
Lead Scientist
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Lead Scientist
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹9.4 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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Pharma
Lead Scientist
8 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹6.8 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
Agro Chemicals
Lead Scientist
10 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹47.6 L/yr |
Chemicals / Agri Inputs
Lead Scientist
7 -
19
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹40.5 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lead Scientist Salaries
What is the salary of a Lead Scientist in India?
Salary for a Lead Scientist in India ranges between ₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹12.2 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 11 latest salaries received from various Lead Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Lead Scientists?
- SABIC Lead Scientist Salary - ₹43.3 Lakhs per year
- Huntsman International Lead Scientist Salary - ₹27.9 Lakhs per year
- Syngene International Lead Scientist Salary - ₹25.4 Lakhs per year
- Pidilite Industries Lead Scientist Salary - ₹21.9 Lakhs per year
- UPL Lead Scientist Salary - ₹15.2 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Lead Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Lead Scientist in India is around ₹9.5 Lakhs per year (₹79.2k per month). 8 years of minimum experience is required to be a Lead Scientist.
What is the highest salary for a Lead Scientist in India?
Highest salary that a Lead Scientist can earn is ₹52.3 Lakhs per year (₹4.4L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Lead Scientist in India?
- Chemicals - ₹13.4 Lakhs to 13.4 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹9.1 Lakhs to 12.2 Lakhs per year
- Healthcare - ₹9.5 Lakhs to 9.5 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Lead Scientist in India?
- Pune - ₹7.0 Lakhs to 55.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 65.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹6.8 Lakhs to 56.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹10.1 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
- Kolkata - ₹9.1 Lakhs to 13.4 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Lead Scientist?
These are the top skills of a Lead Scientist based on 1 job posted by employers.
- Project Management
- Machine Learning
- Research
- Chemical Engineering
- Clinical Research
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