Principal Research Scientist

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Principal Research Scientist Salary in India (Updated 2025)

based on 63 latest salaries • updated: 10 Mar 2025
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₹3.5 Lakhs - ₹28 Lakhs

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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... Read More
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Daewoong Pharmaceutical

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9 years exp.

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Dabur Research Foundation

Principal Research Scientist

7 years exp.

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Pellets Pharma

Principal Research Scientist

8 years exp.

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Dabur Research Foundation

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9 years exp.

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Dabur Research Foundation

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8 years exp.

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Almon Research Foundation

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12 years exp.

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Dabur

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10 years exp.

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Orchid Pharma

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12 years exp.

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Raychem RPG

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12 years exp.

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Dabur Research Foundation

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7 years exp.

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Principal Research Scientist salaries by

Years of experience Avg. annual salary
6 years
(2 salaries)
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₹16 L/yr - ₹18.1 L/yr

7 years
(5 salaries)
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₹7 L/yr - ₹20.2 L/yr

8 years
(9 salaries)
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₹1 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr

9 years
(5 salaries)
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₹7.9 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

10 years
(6 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹17.9 L/yr

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₹5.6 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr

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₹8.1 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr

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1 - 13 years exp.
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₹3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

Analytical Scientist Salary
2 - 10 years exp.
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr

Associate Scientist Salary
2 - 11 years exp.
(2.1k salaries)
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

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Principal Research Scientist Salary By Locations

Locations Avg. annual salary
Visakhapatnam
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10 - 14 years exp.
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₹10.6 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr

Mumbai
Principal Research Scientist
8 - 17 years exp.
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₹9.3 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr

Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Research Scientist
8 - 17 years exp.
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₹9 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr

Ghaziabad
Principal Research Scientist
7 - 13 years exp.
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₹7.4 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Research Scientist
7 - 13 years exp.
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₹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.
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₹10.6 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

Internet

Principal Research Scientist
9 - 14 years exp.
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₹9.1 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr

Healthcare

Principal Research Scientist
10 - 14 years exp.
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₹10.6 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr

Pharma

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8 - 17 years exp.
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₹11 L/yr - ₹30.2 L/yr

Analytics & KPO

Principal Research Scientist
7 - 8 years exp.
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₹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?
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?
What are the top paying cities for Principal Research Scientist in India?

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