Principal Scientist
Annual salary range
₹19.5 Lakhs - ₹90 Lakhs
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Experience wise Principal Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
9
years
(3
salaries)
|  ₹90 L/yr - ₹90 L/yr |
10
years
(8
salaries)
| ₹19.5 L/yr - ₹75 L/yr |
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11
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹75 L/yr - ₹75 L/yr |
12
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹24.3 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
14
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹41.7 L/yr - ₹77.5 L/yr |
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Principal Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹19.5
Lakhs to ₹90
Lakhs for
9 years of experience to 19 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
28 latest salaries received
from Principal Scientist.
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Principal Scientist salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Data Science & Analytics
Principal Scientist Salary
16
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹64.8 L/yr - ₹82.8 L/yr |
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Food, Beverage & Hospitality
Principal Scientist Salary
19
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Scientists
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N+A
Principal Scientist
12 years exp.
2d ago
Syngene International
Principal Scientist
15 years exp.
2d ago
ThoughtWorks
Principal Scientist
14 years exp.
3d ago
Amazon
Principal Scientist
10 years exp.
3d ago
Principal Scientist
10 years exp.
3d ago
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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10 -
18
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹75 L/yr - ₹80 L/yr | |
9 -
10
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹50 L/yr - ₹90 L/yr | |
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10 -
14
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹59.4 L/yr - ₹65.7 L/yr | |
18 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹42.8 L/yr - ₹54.6 L/yr | |
6 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹90.3 L/yr - ₹99.8 L/yr | 2 job openings |
10 -
15
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹38.7 L/yr - ₹49.5 L/yr | |
5 -
12
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹42.4 L/yr - ₹54.2 L/yr | |
12 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹66.5 L/yr - ₹73.5 L/yr | |
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0 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹66.5 L/yr - ₹73.5 L/yr | |
14 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹37.5 L/yr - ₹47.9 L/yr | |
Principal Scientist Jobs in India
Principal Scientist
· 15-20 years
Piramal Pharma Limited
Mumbai
Principal Scientist
· 5-10 years
Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Warangal
Principal Scientist
· 8-10 years
Oxygen Healthcare Research
Ahmedabad
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| Designations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Associate Scientist Salary
2 -
8
years
exp.
(14 salaries)
| ₹2.6 L/yr - ₹44.6 L/yr |
Analytical Scientist Salary
3 -
10
years
exp.
(7 salaries)
| ₹8.4 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
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Senior Scientist Salary
4 -
14
years
exp.
(25 salaries)
| ₹6.3 L/yr - ₹78.3 L/yr |
Research Scientist Salary
1 -
12
years
exp.
(96 salaries)
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹99.3 L/yr |
Formulation Scientist Salary
4
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr |
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Top skills for Principal Scientist
Principal Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Scientist
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹7.6 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 - ₹45 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 |
|---|---|
Pharma
Principal Scientist
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹10.8 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Biotech & Life sciences
Principal Scientist
6 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹7.9 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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Biotechnology
Principal Scientist
7 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹7.5 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 ₹19.5 Lakhs to ₹90.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 28 latest salaries received from various Principal Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Scientists?
- Tata Steel Principal Scientist Salary - ₹50.6 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 ₹19.5 Lakhs per year (₹1.6L 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 ₹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
- Education & Training - ₹4.1 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 95.0 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - ₹7.2 Lakhs to 48.0 Lakhs per year
- Biotechnology - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 42.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Scientist in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹35.0 Lakhs to 75.2 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹24.3 Lakhs to 72.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹20.0 Lakhs to 75.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹45.0 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹32.0 Lakhs to 54.0 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
- Research
- Life Sciences
- Publishing
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