Principal Scientist
Annual salary range
₹9.5 Lakhs - ₹25 Lakhs
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• updated:
30 Nov 2024
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Experience wise Principal Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
9
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹12 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
10
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹11.9 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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11
years
(8
salaries)
| ₹9.5 L/yr - ₹19.1 L/yr |
12
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹9.9 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
13
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹11.3 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Principal Scientist Salary in
Ahmedabad ranges between ₹9.5
Lakhs to ₹25
Lakhs for
9 years of experience to 20 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
53 latest salaries received
from Principal Scientist.
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Principal Scientist salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
Principal Scientist Salary
9 - 20
years
exp.
(45
salaries)
| ₹9.5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Principal Scientist Salary
16 - 17
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹20.3 L/yr - ₹28.7 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Scientists
1d ago
Biocon Limited
Principal Scientist
10 years exp.
2d ago
Biocon Limited
Principal Scientist
9 years exp.
3d ago
Glenmark Life Sciences
Principal Scientist
16 years exp.
4d ago
Eurofins Advinus
Principal Scientist
11 years exp.
4d ago
Diamondpick
Principal Scientist
14 years exp.
4d ago
Syngene International
Principal Scientist
10 years exp.
5d ago
IDS Infotech
Principal Scientist
7 years exp.
5d ago
Aragen Life Sciences
Principal Scientist
16 years exp.
6d ago
Biocon Limited
Principal Scientist
8 years exp.
6d ago
Biocon Limited
Principal Scientist
11 years exp.
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10 -
17
yrs
exp.
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Ahmedabad
(11 salaries)
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₹14 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr | |
9 -
20
yrs
exp.
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Ahmedabad
(11 salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹24.1 L/yr | 2 job openings |
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12 -
20
yrs
exp.
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Ahmedabad
(8 salaries)
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₹17 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr | |
11 -
15
yrs
exp.
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Ahmedabad
(6 salaries)
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₹11.1 L/yr - ₹13.6 L/yr | |
10 -
12
yrs
exp.
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Ahmedabad
(3 salaries)
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₹11.9 L/yr - ₹13.1 L/yr | |
15 -
16
yrs
exp.
.
Ahmedabad
(3 salaries)
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₹16.6 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr | |
11 -
13
yrs
exp.
.
Ahmedabad
(3 salaries)
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₹9.9 L/yr - ₹11.3 L/yr | |
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13 -
14
yrs
exp.
.
Ahmedabad
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹11.7 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr | |
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21 yrs
exp.
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Ahmedabad
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹12.4 L/yr - ₹15.9 L/yr | |
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17 -
18
yrs
exp.
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Ahmedabad
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹16.1 L/yr - ₹20.6 L/yr | |
Principal Scientist Jobs in Ahmedabad
Principal Scientist
· 5-10 years
Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Warangal
Principal Scientist
· 10-12 years
Yashraj Biotechnology
Navi Mumbai
Principal Scientist
· 15-22 years
Oxygen Healthcare Research
Ahmedabad
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| ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr |
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years
exp.
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| ₹4.4 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr |
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exp.
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| ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹12.1 L/yr |
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Eurofins Advinus
Research Scientist in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 25 Jan 2022
Likes
Good working environment and culture. Big cafeteria and company policies are good they give bonus every year
Dislikes
There is a lot of politics in the working area salary is decent but not much hike
read moreBiocon Limited
Senior Scientist in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 15 Mar 2018
Likes
Biocon provides an excellent interface in the field of Biosimilars/biopharmaceuticals.The good part is the employee gets a wide exposure to different fields. It's good place to learn, especially for freshers. If you are seeking to grow in development science(R&D,) then Biocon is a place to be for sure.
read moreDislikes
The growth is low, especially in R&D, compensation is decent, 20-25%hike is good. Some managers do not care about an individual, but then it is case to case basis.
read moreLupin
Principal Scientist in Pune
• posted on 07 Apr 2022
Likes
Good work culture, good work life balance, work freedom
Dislikes
Salary is decent but pace of growth is little low.
Biocon Biologics
Senior Scientist in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 02 Oct 2023
Likes
Flexible working hr
Dislikes
Micromanagement, Policies about promotion, No salary corrections for old employees, they r hiring freshers with high packages. So employee working in company for 4 years is having package equal to freshers.
read moreLupin
Research Scientist in Pune
• posted on 08 Apr 2021
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Principal Scientist Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Scientist
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹7.3 L/yr - ₹52.2 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Scientist
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹36.2 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Principal Scientist
8 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
Pune
Principal Scientist
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
New Delhi
Principal Scientist
7 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹9.7 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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Principal Scientist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Pharma
Principal Scientist
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹11.1 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Biotech & Life sciences
Principal Scientist
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹7.8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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Biotechnology
Principal Scientist
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹31.5 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Principal Scientist
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr |
Clinical Research
Principal Scientist
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Scientist Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Scientist in India?
Salary for a Principal Scientist in India ranges between ₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 53 latest salaries received from various Principal Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Scientists?
- Tata Steel Principal Scientist Salary - ₹53.9 Lakhs per year
- National Aerospace Laboratories Principal Scientist Salary - ₹35.3 Lakhs per year
- Aurobindo Pharma Principal Scientist Salary - ₹32.8 Lakhs per year
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Principal Scientist Salary - ₹30.8 Lakhs per year
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research Principal Scientist Salary - ₹29.5 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Scientist in India is around ₹9.5 Lakhs per year (₹79.2k per month). 9 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Scientist.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Scientist in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Scientist can earn is ₹93.0 Lakhs per year (₹7.8L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Scientist in India?
- Medical Equipment - ₹20.0 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - ₹16.6 Lakhs to 19.5 Lakhs per year
- Biotechnology - ₹18.0 Lakhs to 18.0 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹11.1 Lakhs to 27.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹6.6 Lakhs to 6.6 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Scientist in India?
- Pune - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹1.7 Lakhs to 95.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹2.5 Lakhs to 59.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Ahmedabad - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 27.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Scientist?
These are the top skills of a Principal Scientist based on 15 jobs posted by employers.
- Troubleshooting
- Project Management
- Research
- Biochemistry
- Life Sciences
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