Project Scientist
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₹1.2 Lakh - ₹10.3 Lakhs
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• updated:
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Project Scientist Salary in Chennai ranges between ₹1.2 Lakh to ₹10.3 Lakhs for 1 year of experience to 9 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 44 latest salaries received from Project Scientist.
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Chennai
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₹7.2 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹0.7 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹7.5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹7.7 L/yr - ₹9.9 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹3 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹6.3 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr | |
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Project Scientist salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
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1
year
(8
salaries)
| ₹0.7 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
2
years
(4
salaries)
| ₹8.1 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr |
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3
years
(8
salaries)
| ₹5.9 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
4
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
5
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
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Project Scientist Jobs in Chennai
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· 2-5 years
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· 3-7 years
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Project Scientist
· 3-8 years
St. Johnâ??s Research Institute
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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National Institute of Ocean Technology
Project Scientist in Chennai
• posted on 19 Jul 2022
Likes
Salary is on time. No toxic work environment
- Work-life balance - Excellent
Dislikes
A person is judged based upon age, not by his/her soft skills, capabilities, and talent.
- Skill development - Poor
+1 more
Remote Sensing Applications Centre
Project Scientist in Lucknow
• posted on 09 Jul 2018
Likes
Work environment, learning, work life balance are super.
- Skill development - Good
+2 more
Dislikes
Job security, career growth & salary are the main issue for moving the job and here politics is too much.
- Job security - Bad
+1 more
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Project Scientist in New Delhi
• posted on 26 Oct 2019
Likes
It is a best place in India to learn
- Salary - Excellent
+6 more
Dislikes
Dislikes includes , you have to switch job after 2-3 years as salary offered is equivalent to group-B govt employee but they ask qualification as per group -a employee
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Research Scientist in Kanpur
• posted on 20 Aug 2018
Likes
The company is open to innovation and readily adopts latest technology. I feel proud that I was a part of a research team. We work independently as well as in collaboration in a very cooperative environment.
read more- Salary - Good
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Dislikes
Salary is decent but growth is slow. Sometimes, I have to work 16- 18 hours in a day as I have to do cell culture and sometimes late into the night which is fine because cell culture demands time and patience.
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Project Scientist Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
New Delhi
Project Scientist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹4.8 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Project Scientist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Project Scientist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Lucknow
Project Scientist
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr |
Kolkata
Project Scientist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr |
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Project Scientist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Education & Training Project Scientist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting Project Scientist
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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Federal Agencies Project Scientist
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr |
Government Project Scientist
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
Financial Services Project Scientist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Project Scientist Salaries
What is the salary of a Project Scientist in India?
Salary for a Project Scientist in India ranges between ₹1.2 Lakhs to ₹10.3 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 44 latest salaries received from various Project Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Project Scientists?
- National Institute of Ocean Technology Project Scientist Salary - ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
- IIT Delhi Project Scientist Salary - ₹6.2 Lakhs per year
- Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Project Scientist Salary - ₹6.2 Lakhs per year
- Remote Sensing Applications Centre Project Scientist Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Project Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Project Scientist in India is around ₹1.2 Lakhs per year (₹10.0k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a Project Scientist.
What is the highest salary for a Project Scientist in India?
Highest salary that a Project Scientist can earn is ₹10.2 Lakhs per year (₹85.0k per month).
What are the top paying industries for Project Scientist in India?
- Financial Services - ₹7.0 Lakhs to 8.8 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹0.7 Lakhs to 10.2 Lakhs per year
- Government - ₹7.5 Lakhs to 7.5 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Project Scientist in India?
- New Delhi - ₹3.5 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.7 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 14.8 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.9 Lakhs to 14.0 Lakhs per year
- Lucknow - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 10.9 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Project Scientist?
These are the top skills of a Project Scientist based on 4 jobs posted by employers.
- Data Analysis
- Training
- Healthcare
- Research
- Biochemistry
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