Principal Scientist
Annual salary range
₹8 Lakhs - ₹55 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Scientist Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 1.1k
latest salaries
• updated:
6 Mar 2025
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Experience wise Principal Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
6
years
(10
salaries)
|  ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
7
years
(46
salaries)
| ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
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8
years
(86
salaries)
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
9
years
(77
salaries)
| ₹7.7 L/yr - ₹62.5 L/yr |
10
years
(95
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Principal Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹8
Lakhs to ₹55
Lakhs for
6 years of experience to 20 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
1.1k 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
6 - 20
years
exp.
(795
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹54 L/yr |
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Principal Scientist Salary
8 - 20
years
exp.
(45
salaries)
| ₹8.5 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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Principal Scientist
14 years exp.
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Principal Scientist
10 years exp.
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10 years exp.
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Biocon Biologics
Principal Scientist
8 years exp.
4d ago
Symbiotec Pharmalab
Principal Scientist
11 years exp.
4d ago
Eurofins Advinus
Principal Scientist
17 years exp.
5d ago
Curateq Biologics
Principal Scientist
13 years exp.
6d ago
Bharat Serums and Vaccines
Principal Scientist
11 years exp.
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₹23.5 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr | |
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yrs
exp.
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₹10.2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr | |
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· 8-12 years
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Ahmedabad
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· 9-14 years
Eli Lilly and Company
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹11.7 L/yr |
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| ₹3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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Biocon Limited
Senior Scientist
• 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 more- Skill development - Excellent
+5 more
Dislikes
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
Research Scientist
• posted on 08 Apr 2021
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Company policies and culture
- Skill development - Good
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Biocon Biologics
Senior Scientist
• posted on 04 Jul 2024
Likes
1) Flexible work hours . 2) Could learn new techniques/ methods 3) Work culture & HR policies
- Skill development - Good
+4 more
Dislikes
...ded in CTC & it'll not be given during fnf also ( if not completing 5 years) . . 3) Bonus component added into CTC , & if you resign before the appraisal cycle which is 1 quarter of the next FY , then you'll not get you bonus amount ( which is included in CTC ) . 3)
read moreBiocon Biologics
Senior Scientist
• 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 more- Skill development - Poor
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Lupin
Principal Scientist
• posted on 07 Apr 2022
Likes
Good work culture, good work life balance, work freedom
- Salary - Good
+6 more
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Salary is decent but pace of growth is little low.
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Principal Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Scientist
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹55 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 - ₹35.6 L/yr |
Pune
Principal Scientist
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
Ahmedabad
Principal Scientist
9 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹9.5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Principal Scientist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Pharma Principal Scientist
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹11 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.
| ₹7.3 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr |
Manufacturing Principal Scientist
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹10.5 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr |
Clinical Research Principal Scientist
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹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 ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 1.1k latest salaries received from various Principal Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Scientists?
- Tata Steel Principal Scientist Salary - ₹49.1 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 - ₹29.8 Lakhs per year
- Alembic Pharmaceuticals Principal Scientist Salary - ₹29.7 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Scientist in India is around ₹8.0 Lakhs per year (₹66.7k per month). 6 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?
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹6.5 Lakhs to 75.2 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 95.0 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - ₹7.2 Lakhs to 48.0 Lakhs per year
- FMCG - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 59.0 Lakhs per year
- Biotechnology - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 42.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Scientist in India?
- Pune - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 54.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹2.5 Lakhs to 59.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹1.7 Lakhs to 95.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 110.0 Lakhs per year
- Ahmedabad - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 45.0 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 17 jobs posted by employers.
- Project Management
- Troubleshooting
- Data Analysis
- Research
- Life Sciences
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