Principal Research Scientist
Annual salary range
₹3.5 Lakhs - ₹28 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Research Scientist Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 63
latest salaries
• updated:
10 Mar 2025
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Principal Research Scientist Salary in India ranges between ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹28 Lakhs for 6 years of experience to 17 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 63 latest salaries received from Principal Research...
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15
yrs
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(16 salaries)
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₹9.1 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr | |
7 -
9
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
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₹7.4 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr | |
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8 -
13
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(5 salaries)
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₹13 L/yr - ₹17.9 L/yr | |
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7
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr | |
12 -
15
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹1 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr | |
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17
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹13.1 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr | |
9 -
12
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹7.9 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr | |
3 -
7
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹17 L/yr - ₹20.2 L/yr | |
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20 -
22
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹40 L/yr - ₹49 L/yr | |
14 -
16
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Research Scientists
1mo ago
Daewoong Pharmaceutical
Principal Research Scientist
9 years exp.
1mo ago
Dabur Research Foundation
Principal Research Scientist
7 years exp.
1mo ago
Pellets Pharma
Principal Research Scientist
8 years exp.
2mo ago
Dabur Research Foundation
Principal Research Scientist
9 years exp.
2mo ago
Dabur Research Foundation
Principal Research Scientist
8 years exp.
2mo ago
Almon Research Foundation
Principal Research Scientist
12 years exp.
3mo ago
Dabur
Principal Research Scientist
10 years exp.
3mo ago
Orchid Pharma
Principal Research Scientist
12 years exp.
5mo ago
Raychem RPG
Principal Research Scientist
12 years exp.
6mo ago
Dabur Research Foundation
Principal Research Scientist
7 years exp.
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Principal Research Scientist salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
6
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹16 L/yr - ₹18.1 L/yr |
7
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹20.2 L/yr |
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8
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
9
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹7.9 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
10
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹17.9 L/yr |
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Similar Designation Salary
| Similar Designation | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Senior Research Scientist Salary
4 -
16
years
exp.
(2.7k salaries)
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr |
Principal Scientist Salary
6 -
20
years
exp.
(1.1k salaries)
| ₹8.1 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
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Research Scientist Salary
1 -
13
years
exp.
(8.1k salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
Analytical Scientist Salary
2 -
10
years
exp.
(1k salaries)
| ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr |
Associate Scientist Salary
2 -
11
years
exp.
(2.1k salaries)
| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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Principal Research Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Visakhapatnam
Principal Research Scientist
10 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹10.6 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr |
Mumbai
Principal Research Scientist
8 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Research Scientist
8 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Ghaziabad
Principal Research Scientist
7 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹7.4 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Research Scientist
7 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr |
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Principal Research Scientist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Manufacturing Principal Research Scientist
8 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹10.6 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
Internet Principal Research Scientist
9 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr |
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Healthcare Principal Research Scientist
10 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹10.6 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr |
Pharma Principal Research Scientist
8 -
17
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹30.2 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO Principal Research Scientist
7 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹7.4 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Research Scientist Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Research Scientist in India?
Salary for a Principal Research Scientist in India ranges between ₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹28.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 63 latest salaries received from various Principal Research Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Research Scientists?
- Dabur Principal Research Scientist Salary - ₹15.4 Lakhs per year
- Eisai Pharmaceuticals Principal Research Scientist Salary - ₹12.3 Lakhs per year
- Dabur Research Foundation Principal Research Scientist Salary - ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
- Leiutis Pharmaceuticals Principal Research Scientist Salary - ₹6.2 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Research Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Research Scientist in India is around ₹3.5 Lakhs per year (₹29.2k per month). 6 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Research Scientist.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Research Scientist in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Research Scientist can earn is ₹17.9 Lakhs per year (₹1.5L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Research Scientist in India?
- FMCG - ₹13.0 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹1.4 Lakhs to 30.2 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 16.5 Lakhs per year
- Healthcare - ₹9.1 Lakhs to 17.1 Lakhs per year
- Analytics & KPO - ₹7.4 Lakhs to 15.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Research Scientist in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹11.0 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 30.2 Lakhs per year
- Visakhapatnam - ₹9.1 Lakhs to 16.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹3.5 Lakhs to 17.1 Lakhs per year
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