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Principal Scientist

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Principal Scientist Salary in Internet in India

based on 46 latest salaries • updated: 9 Feb 2025
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Annual salary range

₹10 Lakhs - ₹93 Lakhs

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Experience wise Principal Scientist salaries

Years of experience Avg. Annual Salary
6 years
(1 salaries)
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₹1 Cr/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

7 years
(2 salaries)
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₹10.5 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr

8 years
(6 salaries)
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₹7 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr

9 years
(3 salaries)
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₹7 L/yr - ₹93 L/yr

10 years
(3 salaries)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr

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Principal Scientist Salary in India ranges between ₹10 Lakhs to ₹93 Lakhs for 7 years of experience to 20 years of experience . Salary estimates are based on 46 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
8 - 20 years exp. (15 salaries)
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₹12.4 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr

Data Science & Analytics
Principal Scientist Salary
9 - 16 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹64.8 L/yr - ₹1.1 Cr/yr

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12 years exp.

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Syngene International

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15 years exp.

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ThoughtWorks

Principal Scientist

14 years exp.

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Amazon

Principal Scientist

10 years exp.

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Google

Principal Scientist

10 years exp.

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Biocon Biologics

Principal Scientist

8 years exp.

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Symbiotec Pharmalab

Principal Scientist

11 years exp.

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Eurofins Advinus

Principal Scientist

17 years exp.

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Curateq Biologics

Principal Scientist

13 years exp.

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Bharat Serums and Vaccines

Principal Scientist

11 years exp.

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Principal Scientist Jobs in India

Principal Scientist

· 5-10 years

MSD Pharmaceuticals Private Limited

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Mumbai

Principal Scientist

· 3-7 years

Cadila Pharmaceuticals

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3.5

Ahmedabad

Principal Scientist

· 15-20 years

Piramal Pharma Limited

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4.0

Mumbai

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Designations Avg Annual Salary
Analytical Scientist Salary
2 - 9 years exp.
(7 salaries)
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹24.8 L/yr

Senior Scientist Salary
3 - 15 years exp.
(91 salaries)
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₹5.9 L/yr - ₹64.5 L/yr

Associate Scientist Salary
3 - 11 years exp.
(36 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr

Research Scientist Salary
1 - 13 years exp.
(248 salaries)
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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr

Scientist Salary
1 - 12 years exp.
(208 salaries)
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₹3.7 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr

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Principal Scientist Salary By Locations

Locations Avg Annual Salary
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Scientist
6 - 20 years exp.
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₹7.6 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr

Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Principal Scientist
6 - 20 years exp.
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₹10 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr

Mumbai
Principal Scientist
8 - 20 years exp.
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₹11.5 L/yr - ₹35.6 L/yr

Pune
Principal Scientist
6 - 20 years exp.
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₹9 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr

Ahmedabad
Principal Scientist
10 - 20 years exp.
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₹9.5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr

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Principal Scientist Salary In Other Industries

Industries Avg Annual Salary
Pharma
Principal Scientist
6 - 20 years exp.
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₹10.8 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr

Biotech & Life sciences
Principal Scientist
6 - 20 years exp.
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₹7.9 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

Biotechnology
Principal Scientist
7 - 20 years exp.
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₹7.5 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr

Manufacturing
Principal Scientist
6 - 20 years exp.
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₹10.5 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr

Clinical Research
Principal Scientist
6 - 20 years exp.
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₹12 L/yr - ₹28.5 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 ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹93.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 46 latest salaries received from various Principal Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Scientists?
What is the starting salary for a Principal Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Scientist in India is around ₹10.0 Lakhs per year (₹83.3k per month). 7 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 ₹87.3 Lakhs per year (₹7.3L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Scientist in India?
What are the top paying cities for Principal Scientist in India?
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal Scientist?
These are the top skills of a Principal Scientist based on 18 jobs posted by employers.
  • Project Management
  • Troubleshooting
  • Research
  • Biochemistry
  • Life Sciences

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