Principal Investigator
Annual salary range
₹6 Lakhs - ₹25 Lakhs
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latest salaries
• updated:
23 Jan 2025
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Experience wise Principal Investigator salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
2
years
(11
salaries)
|  ₹6 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
3
years
(14
salaries)
| ₹5.1 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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4
years
(11
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹15.8 L/yr |
5
years
(23
salaries)
| ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
6
years
(23
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
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Principal Investigator Salary in
India ranges between ₹6
Lakhs to ₹25
Lakhs for
2 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
189 latest salaries received
from Principal Investigator.
Principal Investigator salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
Principal Investigator Salary
2 - 15
years
exp.
(105
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Principal Investigator Salary
2 - 11
years
exp.
(36
salaries)
| ₹6.6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
5 -
17
yrs
exp.
(66 salaries)
|
₹14 L/yr - ₹25.6 L/yr | |
1 -
9
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
|
₹10.4 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr | |
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5 -
18
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
|
₹7.5 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr | |
4 -
9
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹8.5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr | |
2 -
4
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹14.5 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr | |
4 -
12
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹10.5 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr | |
6 -
9
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr | |
6 -
12
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹11.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr | |
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3 -
5
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹15.5 L/yr - ₹18.6 L/yr | |
1 -
4
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹15.8 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr | |
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· 1-4 years
NAVITAS LIFE SCIENCES
Manipal
Principal Investigator
· 3-7 years
QPS Bioserve
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Investigator
· 2-7 years
Swami Rama Himalayan University
Dehradun
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Principal Investigator Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Investigator
2 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹7.8 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Investigator
2 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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Ahmedabad
Principal Investigator
3 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
Pune
Principal Investigator
2 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹23.3 L/yr |
New Delhi
Principal Investigator
2 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
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Principal Investigator Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Clinical Research
Principal Investigator
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
Pharma
Principal Investigator
2 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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Education & Training
Principal Investigator
2 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹3.7 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO
Principal Investigator
2 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹21.6 L/yr |
Biotech & Life sciences
Principal Investigator
2 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹7.8 L/yr - ₹21.6 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Investigator Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Investigator in India?
Salary for a Principal Investigator in India ranges between ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 189 latest salaries received from various Principal Investigators across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Principal Investigator in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Investigator in India is around ₹6.0 Lakhs per year (₹50.0k per month). 2 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Investigator.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Investigator in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Investigator can earn is ₹25.6 Lakhs per year (₹2.1L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Investigator in India?
- Clinical Research - ₹3.7 Lakhs to 25.6 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹7.5 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- Analytics & KPO - ₹3.2 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹8.0 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹2.1 Lakhs to 26.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Investigator in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹2.6 Lakhs to 34.0 Lakhs per year
- Ahmedabad - ₹8.5 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 25.6 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 19.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 19.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Investigator?
These are the top skills of a Principal Investigator based on 3 jobs posted by employers.
- Data Analysis
- Research
- GCP
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Research
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