Principal Investigator
Annual salary range
₹6 Lakhs - ₹25 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Investigator Salary in Biotech & Life sciences in India
based on 189
latest salaries
• updated:
21 Nov 2024
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Experience wise Principal Investigator salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
2
years
(12
salaries)
|  ₹6 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
3
years
(14
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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4
years
(12
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
5
years
(24
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
6
years
(26
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹21.6 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
3 - 9
years
exp.
(7
salaries)
| ₹11.1 L/yr - ₹18.6 L/yr |
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Principal Investigator Salary
2 - 8
years
exp.
(5
salaries)
| ₹12.4 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr |
| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
4 -
9
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
|
₹8.5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr | |
2 -
4
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹14.5 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr | |
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3 -
5
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹15.5 L/yr - ₹18.6 L/yr | |
5 -
21
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹12.4 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | |
3 -
5
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr | |
8 -
24
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹8.1 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr | |
9 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹17.1 L/yr - ₹21.9 L/yr | |
Fresher
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹8.6 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr | |
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7 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹2.3 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr | |
6 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹19.4 L/yr - ₹24.8 L/yr | |
Principal Investigator Jobs in India
Principal Investigator
· 10-12 years
Pier Hr Services
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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| ₹7.8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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| ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr |
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3 -
15
years
exp.
(2.2k salaries)
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr |
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2 -
11
years
exp.
(797 salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr |
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0 -
4
years
exp.
(12 salaries)
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹25.4 L/yr |
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Top skills for Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Investigator
2 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Investigator
2 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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| |
Ahmedabad
Principal Investigator
2 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
Pune
Principal Investigator
2 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹23.3 L/yr |
New Delhi
Principal Investigator
2 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Principal Investigator Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Clinical Research
Principal Investigator
2 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
Pharma
Principal Investigator
2 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Education & Training
Principal Investigator
2 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO
Principal Investigator
2 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Principal Investigator
2 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹25 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 22.5 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?
- Vadodara - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 18.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹14.5 Lakhs to 15.6 Lakhs per year
- Ahmedabad - ₹8.5 Lakhs to 22.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹8.1 Lakhs to 13.5 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹2.6 Lakhs to 19.1 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 1 job posted by employers.
- Data Analysis
- Research
- GCP
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Research
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