R&D Head
Annual salary range
₹5 Lakhs - ₹53 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byR&D Head Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 431
latest salaries
• updated:
16 Mar 2025
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Salary of majority employees
R&D Head Salary in India ranges between ₹5 Lakhs to ₹53 Lakhs for 5 years of experience to 26 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 431 latest salaries received from R&D Head.
| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
17 -
21
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹15 L/yr - ₹43.9 L/yr | |
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20 -
24
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹36 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr | |
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25 -
28
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹40 L/yr - ₹65.5 L/yr | |
18 -
21
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹42.5 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr | |
17 -
21
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹36 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr | |
12 -
16
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹31 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr | |
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10 -
14
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹37 L/yr - ₹47.5 L/yr | |
20 -
26
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹32 L/yr - ₹42.5 L/yr | |
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23 -
24
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹51 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr | |
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16 -
23
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹18.4 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr | |
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16 years exp.
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SKS Global
R&D Head
14 years exp.
1w ago
Wendt India
R&D Head
12 years exp.
2w ago
Calpro Specialities
R&D Head
17 years exp.
3w ago
Tibrewala Electromech
R&D Head
15 years exp.
3w ago
Nitika Pharmaceutical Specialities
R&D Head
16 years exp.
3w ago
PAPCOAT (INDIA)
R&D Head
13 years exp.
3w ago
Nanobubbles
R&D Head
14 years exp.
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R&D Head salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(17
salaries)
|  ₹3 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
6
years
(10
salaries)
| ₹4.4 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr |
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| |
7
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr |
8
years
(11
salaries)
| ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
9
years
(15
salaries)
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
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R&D Head Jobs in India
R&D Head
· 5-10 years
AVRO India Limited
₹12
L/yr
- ₹20
L/yr
Ghaziabad
R&D Head
· 15-20 years
Saurashtra Cement Limited-Paints Division
Nashik
R&D Head
· 15-20 years
Astra Chemtech Pvt Ltd
₹20
L/yr
- ₹35
L/yr
Mumbai
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R&D Head Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Mumbai
R&D Head
5 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr |
Pune
R&D Head
5 -
26
years
exp.
| ₹8.2 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
R&D Head
8 -
25
years
exp.
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
R&D Head
6 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹93 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
R&D Head
8 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹10.5 L/yr - ₹49 L/yr |
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R&D Head Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Manufacturing R&D Head
9 -
25
years
exp.
| ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹66 L/yr |
Pharma R&D Head
8 -
25
years
exp.
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
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Industrial Machinery R&D Head
10 -
26
years
exp.
| ₹7.9 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
Chemicals R&D Head
10 -
25
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹49.8 L/yr |
Healthcare / Pharma R&D Head
10 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹11.3 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about R&D Head Salaries
What is the salary of a R&D Head in India?
The salary of a R&D Head in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry.
On average, R&D Head salaries ranges from ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹53.0 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.
The average starting salary is around ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹53.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹ Lakhs to ₹ Lakh per year. Salary estimates are based on 431 salaries received from various R&D Heads across industries.
The average starting salary is around ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹53.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹ Lakhs to ₹ Lakh per year. Salary estimates are based on 431 salaries received from various R&D Heads across industries.
What are the top paying cities for R&D Head in India?
The annual salary for R&D Head in India varies by location. Top paying cities for R&D Head are
Salary expectations for R&D Head may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
| R&D Head Salary in Mumbai | ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹97.0 Lakhs per year |
| R&D Head Salary in Pune | ₹8.2 Lakhs to ₹51.0 Lakhs per year |
| R&D Head Salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad | ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹44.0 Lakhs per year |
| R&D Head Salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru | ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹93.0 Lakhs per year |
| R&D Head Salary in Gurgaon / Gurugram | ₹10.5 Lakhs to ₹49.0 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying industries for R&D Head in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for R&D Head in India are:
| R&D Head Salary in Manufacturing | ₹9.6 Lakhs to ₹66.0 Lakhs per year |
| R&D Head Salary in Pharma | ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year |
| R&D Head Salary in Industrial Machinery | ₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹51.0 Lakhs per year |
| R&D Head Salary in Chemicals | ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹49.8 Lakhs per year |
| R&D Head Salary in Healthcare / Pharma | ₹11.3 Lakhs to ₹53.0 Lakhs per year |
How does experience affect salaries of a R&D Head in India?
Experience significantly impacts a R&D Head salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as R&D Head take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles.
R&D Head salary at different experience level are as follows:
and so on.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 5 years | ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year |
| 6 years | ₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹9.6 Lakhs per year |
| 7 years | ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹10.8 Lakhs per year |
| 8 years | ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year |
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