Principal Researcher

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Principal Researcher Salary in India (Updated 2025)

based on 59 latest salaries • updated: 12 Mar 2025
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Annual salary range

₹7 Lakhs - ₹30 Lakhs

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Principal Researcher Salary in India ranges between ₹7 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs for 5 years of experience to 15 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 59 latest salaries received from Principal Researcher.

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6 years exp.

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Tata Steel

Principal Researcher

6 years exp.

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Tata Steel

Principal Researcher

6 years exp.

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Tata Steel

Principal Researcher

5 years exp.

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IPD Analytics

Principal Researcher

14 years exp.

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Command And Control Technologies Corporation

Principal Researcher

10 years exp.

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TalentNeuron

Principal Researcher

8 years exp.

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Gartner

Principal Researcher

7 years exp.

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Gartner

Principal Researcher

7 years exp.

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Tata Steel

Principal Researcher

14 years exp.

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Principal Researcher salaries by

Years of experience Avg. annual salary
5 years
(9 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr

6 years
(7 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr

7 years
(7 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr

8 years
(9 salaries)
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₹11.6 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr

9 years
(4 salaries)
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₹20.5 L/yr - ₹24.5 L/yr

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Principal Researcher Jobs in India

Principal Researcher

· 14-20 years

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Principal Researcher Salary By Industries

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Iron & Steel

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5 - 15 years exp.
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₹17 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

Manufacturing

Principal Researcher
5 - 15 years exp.
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₹17 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

Metals & Mining

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5 - 15 years exp.
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₹17 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

Power

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5 - 15 years exp.
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₹17 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

Internet

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7 - 9 years exp.
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₹17.9 L/yr - ₹24.3 L/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Researcher Salaries

What is the salary of a Principal Researcher in India?
Salary for a Principal Researcher in India ranges between ₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹30.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 59 latest salaries received from various Principal Researchers across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Principal Researcher in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Researcher in India is around ₹7.0 Lakhs per year (₹58.3k per month). 5 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Researcher.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Researcher in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Researcher can earn is ₹33.0 Lakhs per year (₹2.8L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Researcher in India?
What are the top paying cities for Principal Researcher in India?
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Researcher?
These are the top skills of a Principal Researcher based on 1 job posted by employers.
  • Project Management
  • Machine Learning
  • Research
  • New Product Development
  • Management

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