Principal Investigator
Annual salary range
₹6 Lakhs - ₹25 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Investigator Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 188
latest salaries
• updated:
5 Mar 2025
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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 188 latest salaries received from Principal Investigator.
| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
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8 yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹27.9 L/yr - ₹35.7 L/yr | |
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16
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹11 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | |
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22
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹9.9 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr | |
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14
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹9 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr | |
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1
yrs
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₹8.8 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr | |
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6
yrs
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₹6.2 L/yr - ₹7.9 L/yr | |
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18
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₹27 L/yr - ₹34.5 L/yr | |
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14
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₹14 L/yr - ₹17.9 L/yr | |
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6
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₹18.5 L/yr - ₹23.6 L/yr | |
Principal Investigator salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
2
years
(11
salaries)
|  ₹6 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
3
years
(15
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
(22
salaries)
| ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
6
years
(24
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
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Principal Investigator Jobs in India
Principal Investigator
· 1-4 years
Lambda Therapeutic Research Ltd
₹8
L/yr
- ₹12
L/yr
Ahmedabad
Principal Investigator
· 2-7 years
Aizant Drug Research Solutions Pvt Ltd
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 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹22.5 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 188 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 ₹27.0 Lakhs per year (₹2.3L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Investigator in India?
- Clinical Research - ₹3.7 Lakhs to 27.0 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 4 jobs posted by employers.
- Data Analysis
- GCP
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Research
- Clinical Trials
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