R&D Scientist
Annual salary range
₹2.1 Lakhs - ₹15.5 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byR&D Scientist Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 108
latest salaries
• updated:
16 Feb 2025
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Experience wise R&D Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(17
salaries)
|  ₹2 L/yr - ₹9.4 L/yr |
2
years
(15
salaries)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹12.1 L/yr |
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| |
3
years
(16
salaries)
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
4
years
(10
salaries)
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr |
5
years
(8
salaries)
| ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
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R&D Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹2.1
Lakhs to ₹15.5
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 12 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
108 latest salaries received
from R&D Scientist.
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R&D Scientist salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
R&D Scientist Salary
1 - 12
years
exp.
(81
salaries)
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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| |
Food, Beverage & Hospitality
R&D Scientist Salary
1 - 3
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by R&D Scientists
5d ago
Innovassynth Technologies
R&D Scientist
4 years exp.
1w ago
Marisym Biologicals
R&D Scientist
2 years exp.
1w ago
Trivitron Healthcare
R&D Scientist
7 years exp.
2w ago
Axalta Coating Systems
R&D Scientist
4 years exp.
2w ago
SNF Group
R&D Scientist
12 years exp.
4w ago
Dai Ichi
R&D Scientist
7 years exp.
4w ago
Newly Weds Foods India
R&D Scientist
6 years exp.
1mo ago
GreenPod Labs
R&D Scientist
3 years exp.
1mo ago
Kimia Biosciences
R&D Scientist
10 years exp.
2mo ago
Biocon Biologics
R&D Scientist
2 years exp.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
10 -
14
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹9.8 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr | |
6 -
12
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr | |
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2 -
5
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr | |
3 -
14
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹8 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr | |
6 -
8
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹6.7 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr | |
2 -
4
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹2.1 L/yr - ₹2.5 L/yr | |
1 -
7
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹4 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr | |
2 -
5
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹10 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr | |
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3 -
8
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹10 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr | |
6 -
7
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹11.2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr | |
R&D Scientist Jobs in India
R&D Scientist
· 2-6 years
Medinno Technologies
Bangalore / Bengaluru
R&D Scientist
· 1-3 years
MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions
Bangalore / Bengaluru
R&D Scientist
· 8-10 years
Elements Solutions Inc
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Top skills for R&D Scientist
R&D Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
R&D Scientist
1 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr |
Mumbai
R&D Scientist
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
R&D Scientist
1 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹5.1 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
New Delhi
R&D Scientist
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹4.9 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
Navi Mumbai
R&D Scientist
3 -
5
years
exp.
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr |
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R&D Scientist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Pharma R&D Scientist
1 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
Manufacturing R&D Scientist
1 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
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| |
Chemicals R&D Scientist
1 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Chemicals / Agri Inputs R&D Scientist
2 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹12.1 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO R&D Scientist
2 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about R&D Scientist Salaries
What is the salary of a R&D Scientist in India?
Salary for a R&D Scientist in India ranges between ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹15.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 108 latest salaries received from various R&D Scientists across industries.
What is the starting salary for a R&D Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for R&D Scientist in India is around ₹2.1 Lakhs per year (₹17.5k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a R&D Scientist.
What are the top paying industries for R&D Scientist in India?
- Biotechnology - ₹4.2 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- Medical Equipment - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 19.0 Lakhs per year
- Food Processing - ₹4.8 Lakhs to 16.0 Lakhs per year
- Chemicals - ₹3.2 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 13.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for R&D Scientist in India?
- New Delhi - ₹4.8 Lakhs to 19.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹3.6 Lakhs to 15.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.5 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
- Navi Mumbai - ₹2.1 Lakhs to 5.6 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a R&D Scientist?
These are the top skills of a R&D Scientist based on 3 jobs posted by employers.
- Research
- Biochemistry
- Continuous Improvement
- HPLC
- Research and Development
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