Research Director
Annual salary range
₹14.3 Lakhs - ₹50 Lakhs
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latest salaries
• updated:
3 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Research Director salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
8
years
(8
salaries)
|  ₹13 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
9
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹21.8 L/yr |
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10
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
11
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹14.5 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
12
years
(13
salaries)
| ₹17.5 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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Research Director Salary in
India ranges between ₹14.3
Lakhs to ₹50
Lakhs for
8 years of experience to 22 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
84 latest salaries received
from Research Director.
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Research Director salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Marketing & Communication
Research Director Salary
8 - 22
years
exp.
(28
salaries)
| ₹14.3 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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Strategic & Top Management
Research Director Salary
10 - 17
years
exp.
(6
salaries)
| ₹17 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Research Directors
1w ago
International Data Corporation
Research Director
19 years exp.
1mo ago
GrowthEnabler
Research Director
15 years exp.
2mo ago
26 Miles Capital
Research Director
15 years exp.
2mo ago
Integrum Life sciences
Research Director
22 years exp.
2mo ago
Frost & Sullivan
Research Director
16 years exp.
5mo ago
NielsenIQ
Research Director
16 years exp.
5mo ago
Ipsos
Research Director
15 years exp.
6mo ago
GrowthEnabler
Research Director
13 years exp.
6mo ago
Integrum Life sciences
Research Director
21 years exp.
6mo ago
Ipsos
Research Director
14 years exp.
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₹27 L/yr - ₹65.2 L/yr | |
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₹24 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr | |
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exp.
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₹26 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr | |
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25
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹72 L/yr - ₹94 L/yr | |
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yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹12.2 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr | |
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25 -
28
yrs
exp.
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₹73.2 L/yr - ₹80.9 L/yr | |
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₹19.7 L/yr - ₹25.2 L/yr | |
Research Director Jobs in India
Research Director
· 7-12 years
EduShine Advisory Group
New Delhi
Research Director
· 12-16 years
Avasant
New Delhi
Research Director
· 4-9 years
Centre for Advanced Financial Research and Learning
Mumbai
Top skills for Research Director
Research Director Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
New Delhi
Research Director
8 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹14.3 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Mumbai
Research Director
8 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹14.3 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
Research Director
8 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹14.3 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Chennai
Research Director
8 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹14.3 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Research Director
8 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹14.3 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Research Director Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Analytics & KPO
Research Director
8 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹14.3 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Internet
Research Director
8 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹14.3 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Advertising / PR / Events
Research Director
8 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹14.3 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Banking / Insurance / Accounting
Research Director
8 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹14.3 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Marketing & Advertising
Research Director
8 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹14.3 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Research Director Salaries
What is the salary of a Research Director in India?
Salary for a Research Director in India ranges between ₹14.3 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 84 latest salaries received from various Research Directors across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Research Directors?
- NielsenIQ Research Director Salary - ₹39.6 Lakhs per year
- Crown It Research Director Salary - ₹34.3 Lakhs per year
- Ipsos Research Director Salary - ₹30.8 Lakhs per year
- Nm Market Nest Research Director Salary - ₹25.1 Lakhs per year
- Hansa Research Group Research Director Salary - ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Research Director in India?
Average starting Salary for Research Director in India is around ₹14.3 Lakhs per year (₹1.2L per month). 8 years of minimum experience is required to be a Research Director.
What is the highest salary for a Research Director in India?
Highest salary that a Research Director can earn is ₹65.2 Lakhs per year (₹5.4L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Research Director in India?
- Biotechnology - ₹60.0 Lakhs to 94.0 Lakhs per year
- Management Consulting - ₹13.0 Lakhs to 93.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹17.0 Lakhs to 82.0 Lakhs per year
- Analytics & KPO - ₹12.2 Lakhs to 94.0 Lakhs per year
- Marketing & Advertising - ₹17.0 Lakhs to 37.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Research Director in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹8.7 Lakhs to 98.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 93.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹13.0 Lakhs to 94.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹15.1 Lakhs to 82.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹15.0 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Research Director?
These are the top skills of a Research Director based on 4 jobs posted by employers.
- Data Analysis
- Market Research
- Research
- Market Analysis
- Management Consulting
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