Principal Scientist
Annual salary range
₹10.8 Lakhs - ₹36 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Scientist Salary in Pharma in India (Updated 2025)
based on 312
latest salaries
• updated:
26 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Principal Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
6
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹17 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr |
7
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
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8
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹10.2 L/yr - ₹25.7 L/yr |
9
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
10
years
(13
salaries)
| ₹10.2 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
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Principal Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹10.8
Lakhs to ₹36
Lakhs for
6 years of experience to 20 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
312 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.
(269
salaries)
| ₹10.8 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Principal Scientist Salary
9 - 19
years
exp.
(14
salaries)
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
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14 years exp.
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Principal Scientist
10 years exp.
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Principal Scientist
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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(19 salaries)
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₹24 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr | |
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exp.
(14 salaries)
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₹19.5 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr | |
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yrs
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(14 salaries)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹31.4 L/yr | 1 job opening |
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10 -
22
yrs
exp.
(14 salaries)
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₹13.6 L/yr - ₹20.5 L/yr | |
10 -
17
yrs
exp.
(11 salaries)
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₹14 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr | |
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· 5-10 years
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Mumbai
Principal Scientist
· 8-12 years
Piramal Pharmasolutions
Ahmedabad
Principal Scientist
· 9-14 years
Eli Lilly and Company
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Alivus Life Sciences
Research Scientist
• posted on 07 Aug 2023
Likes
Overall compensation, transport facility
- Salary - Good
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Dislikes
Work pressure, everything is urgent culture, no proper man management.working on holidays also.
- Work satisfaction - Poor
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Lupin
Research Scientist
• posted on 08 Apr 2021
Likes
Company policies and culture
- Skill development - Good
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Eurofins Advinus
Research Scientist
• posted on 25 Jan 2022
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Good working environment and culture. Big cafeteria and company policies are good they give bonus every year
- Salary - Good
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There is a lot of politics in the working area salary is decent but not much hike
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Research Scientist
• posted on 10 May 2022
Likes
Alembic is one of the best company because of its HR policies, HR department is transperent. Good workculture. Specially for ladies. Work time is well balanced.
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Piramal Pharma
Principal Scientist
• posted on 22 Jun 2022
Likes
Company has a good work culture. Supporting team members. Good learning for freshers. Work-life balance is ok. 2nd, 4th and 5th Sat off. Food facilities and mediclaim facilities is there like other companies. Timely social activities has been arranged.
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Dislikes
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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 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 - ₹54 L/yr |
Ahmedabad
Principal Scientist
10 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹9.5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Principal Scientist Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Biotech & Life sciences
Principal Scientist
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹7.8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
Biotechnology
Principal Scientist
7 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹7.3 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr |
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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 |
Analytics & KPO
Principal Scientist
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹8.5 L/yr - ₹90 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 ₹10.8 Lakhs to ₹36.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 312 latest salaries received from various Principal Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Scientists?
- Tata Steel Principal Scientist Salary - ₹50.3 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 ₹10.8 Lakhs per year (₹90.0k 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 - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 34.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹8.7 Lakhs to 50.5 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹11.5 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Ahmedabad - ₹11.1 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹7.2 Lakhs to 30.0 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 14 jobs posted by employers.
- Project Management
- Troubleshooting
- Data Analysis
- Research
- Life Sciences
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