Project Scientist
Annual salary range
₹2.4 Lakhs - ₹11 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byProject Scientist Salary in India (Updated 2025)
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latest salaries
• updated:
18 Mar 2025
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Project Scientist Salary in India ranges between ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹11 Lakhs for 1 year of experience to 9 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 434 latest salaries received from Project Scientist.
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₹3 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr | |
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr | |
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8
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(38 salaries)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr | |
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10
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(32 salaries)
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₹6.8 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr | |
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9
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(12 salaries)
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₹6.2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr | |
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5
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(11 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr | |
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8
yrs
exp.
(9 salaries)
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₹8.4 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr | |
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6
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exp.
(8 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr | |
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5
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(8 salaries)
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₹3.9 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr | |
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12
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
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₹7.2 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Project Scientists
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Brane Enterprises
Project Scientist
5 years exp.
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Remote Sensing Applications Centre
Project Scientist
5 years exp.
1w ago
Akal Information Systems
Project Scientist
2 years exp.
1w ago
National Remote Sensing Centre
Project Scientist
3 years exp.
2w ago
National Remote Sensing Centre
Project Scientist
3 years exp.
2w ago
National Brain Research Centre
Project Scientist
6 years exp.
2w ago
Indian Council of Medical Research
Project Scientist
6 years exp.
3w ago
Assam Agricultural University
Project Scientist
6 years exp.
3w ago
Remote Sensing Applications Centre
Project Scientist
6 years exp.
3w ago
IIT Delhi
Project Scientist
1 year exp.
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Project Scientist salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(67
salaries)
| ₹1.9 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
2
years
(59
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr |
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3
years
(67
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr |
4
years
(56
salaries)
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
5
years
(70
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr |
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Project Scientist Jobs in India
Project Scientist
· 3-8 years
St. Johns Research Institute
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Project Scientist
· 3-7 years
CRF - Chest Research Foundation
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Project Scientist
· 1-5 years
Vellore Institute of Technology
Atpadi
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National Institute of Ocean Technology
Project Scientist
• 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
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Research Scientist
• 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
+6 more
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.
read moreRemote Sensing Applications Centre
Project Scientist
• 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
• 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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Project Scientist Salary By 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 |
Chennai
Project Scientist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr |
Lucknow
Project Scientist
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹5.8 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 (FAQS) about Project Scientist Salaries
What is the salary of a Project Scientist in India?
The salary of a Project Scientist in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry.
On average, Project Scientist salaries ranges from ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.
The average starting salary is around ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹15.2 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 434 salaries received from various Project Scientists across industries.
The average starting salary is around ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹15.2 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 434 salaries received from various Project Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Project Scientists?
Project Scientist Salaries at Top paying companies in India are
Salaries depend on experience, role, and location. Additional compensation may include bonuses and stock options.
| National Institute of Ocean Technology Project Scientist Salary | ₹8.3 Lakhs to ₹15.2 Lakhs per year |
| IIT Delhi Project Scientist Salary | ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹7.1 Lakhs per year |
| Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Project Scientist Salary | ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹8 Lakhs per year |
| Remote Sensing Applications Centre Project Scientist Salary | ₹3 Lakhs to ₹4.2 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying cities for Project Scientist in India?
The annual salary for Project Scientist in India varies by location. Top paying cities for Project Scientist are
Salary expectations for Project Scientist may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
| Project Scientist Salary in New Delhi | ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹10.4 Lakhs per year |
| Project Scientist Salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru | ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year |
| Project Scientist Salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year |
| Project Scientist Salary in Chennai | ₹1.2 Lakhs to ₹10.3 Lakhs per year |
| Project Scientist Salary in Lucknow | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹5.8 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying industries for Project Scientist in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for Project Scientist in India are:
| Project Scientist Salary in Education & Training | ₹3.2 Lakhs to ₹10.2 Lakhs per year |
| Project Scientist Salary in IT Services & Consulting | ₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year |
| Project Scientist Salary in Federal Agencies | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year |
| Project Scientist Salary in Government | ₹2.9 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year |
| Project Scientist Salary in Financial Services | ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year |
How does experience affect salaries of a Project Scientist in India?
Experience significantly impacts a Project Scientist salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as Project Scientist take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles.
Project Scientist salary at different experience level are as follows:
and so on.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 1 year | ₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹13.0 Lakhs per year |
| 2 years | ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹10.2 Lakhs per year |
| 3 years | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹9.2 Lakhs per year |
| 4 years | ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year |
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