Postdoctoral Researcher
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₹1.5 Lakh - ₹42 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPostdoctoral Researcher Salary in India (Updated 2025)
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latest salaries
• updated:
8 Mar 2025
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Experience wise Postdoctoral Researcher salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(65
salaries)
|  ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
2
years
(61
salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹37.1 L/yr |
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3
years
(60
salaries)
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
4
years
(39
salaries)
| ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
5
years
(48
salaries)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Postdoctoral Researcher Salary in
India ranges between ₹1.5
Lakh to ₹42
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 11 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
420 latest salaries received
from Postdoctoral Researcher.
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Postdoctoral Researcher salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
Postdoctoral Researcher Salary
1 - 10
years
exp.
(220
salaries)
| ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Teaching & Training
Postdoctoral Researcher Salary
1 - 9
years
exp.
(32
salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr |
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Gyeongsang National University
Postdoctoral Researcher
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Tyndall National Institute
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5 years exp.
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Pusan National University
Postdoctoral Researcher
5 years exp.
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Weizmann Institute of Science
Postdoctoral Researcher
6 years exp.
2w ago
Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science
Postdoctoral Researcher
5 years exp.
2w ago
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
Postdoctoral Researcher
1 year exp.
2w ago
RIKEN JAPAN
Postdoctoral Researcher
2 years exp.
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TCS
Postdoctoral Researcher
8 years exp.
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McMaster University
Postdoctoral Researcher
4 years exp.
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₹6 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr | |
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Postdoctoral Researcher Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
New Delhi
Postdoctoral Researcher
1 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Postdoctoral Researcher
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Postdoctoral Researcher
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹32.8 L/yr |
Mumbai
Postdoctoral Researcher
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹7.8 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Chennai
Postdoctoral Researcher
1 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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Postdoctoral Researcher Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Education & Training Postdoctoral Researcher
1 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr |
Engineering & Construction Postdoctoral Researcher
1 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Analytics & KPO Postdoctoral Researcher
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Financial Services Postdoctoral Researcher
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting Postdoctoral Researcher
3 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Postdoctoral Researcher Salaries
What is the salary of a Postdoctoral Researcher in India?
Salary for a Postdoctoral Researcher in India ranges between ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 420 latest salaries received from various Postdoctoral Researchers across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Postdoctoral Researcher in India?
Average starting Salary for Postdoctoral Researcher in India is around ₹1.5 Lakhs per year (₹12.5k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a Postdoctoral Researcher.
What is the highest salary for a Postdoctoral Researcher in India?
Highest salary that a Postdoctoral Researcher can earn is ₹12.6 Lakhs per year (₹1.1L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Postdoctoral Researcher in India?
- Financial Services - ₹6.6 Lakhs to 65.0 Lakhs per year
- Engineering & Construction - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 48.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹8.0 Lakhs to 33.0 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 96.0 Lakhs per year
- Analytics & KPO - ₹3.9 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Postdoctoral Researcher in India?
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹2.2 Lakhs to 45.5 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 42.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹1.2 Lakhs to 35.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Postdoctoral Researcher?
These are the top skills of a Postdoctoral Researcher based on 1 job posted by employers.
- Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Research
- Data Entry
- Data Science
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