Research Lead
Annual salary range
₹9 Lakhs - ₹24 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byResearch Lead Salary in India (Updated 2025)
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latest salaries
• updated:
27 Feb 2025
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Research Lead Salary in India ranges between ₹9 Lakhs to ₹24 Lakhs for 5 years of experience to 11 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 484 latest salaries received from Research Lead.
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13
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(390 salaries)
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₹9 L/yr - ₹25.3 L/yr | |
5 -
12
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(11 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr | |
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8 -
13
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(10 salaries)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹31.8 L/yr | |
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11
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(9 salaries)
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₹14 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | |
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7
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(8 salaries)
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr | |
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10
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(7 salaries)
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₹28 L/yr - ₹35.9 L/yr | |
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16
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(7 salaries)
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₹15.3 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr | |
10 yrs
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(5 salaries)
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₹24 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr | |
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8
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(5 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹13.3 L/yr | |
13 -
19
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exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹18 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Research Leads
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Kearney
Research Lead
11 years exp.
3d ago
Ameriprise Financial
Research Lead
8 years exp.
4d ago
Evalueserve
Research Lead
8 years exp.
1w ago
Evalueserve
Research Lead
6 years exp.
1w ago
Sutherland Global Services
Research Lead
8 years exp.
2w ago
Evalueserve
Research Lead
11 years exp.
2w ago
Avasant
Research Lead
7 years exp.
4w ago
AnalystoServe
Research Lead
10 years exp.
1mo ago
Evalueserve
Research Lead
10 years exp.
2mo ago
Evalueserve
Research Lead
11 years exp.
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Research Lead salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(13
salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
6
years
(89
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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7
years
(96
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
8
years
(104
salaries)
| ₹9.5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
9
years
(70
salaries)
| ₹10.3 L/yr - ₹22.4 L/yr |
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Research Lead Jobs in India
Research Lead
· 10-15 years
Rite Cons Services
₹12
L/yr
- ₹20
L/yr
Chennai
Research Lead
· 10-17 years
Ardor Talent Solutions
₹20
L/yr
- ₹35
L/yr
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Research Lead
· 3-8 years
Team TEDxGateway
New Delhi
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• posted on 08 Jan 2025
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Excellent work life balance. Top leadership is extremely friendly. Work quality is decent.
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Growth is slow. Big gap in terms of compensation at the same level.
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Research Lead Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Research Lead
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹10.3 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
New Delhi
Research Lead
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹10.3 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Research Lead
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
Mumbai
Research Lead
6 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹23.2 L/yr |
Pune
Research Lead
5 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr |
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Research Lead Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Research Lead
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹10.2 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
Financial Services Research Lead
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹6.7 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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Consulting Research Lead
6 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹32.7 L/yr |
Management Consulting Research Lead
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹29.5 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO Research Lead
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Research Lead Salaries
What is the salary of a Research Lead in India?
Salary for a Research Lead in India ranges between ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 484 latest salaries received from various Research Leads across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Research Leads?
- Avasant Research Lead Salary - ₹30.4 Lakhs per year
- BCG Research Lead Salary - ₹25.8 Lakhs per year
- Carl Zeiss Research Lead Salary - ₹24.0 Lakhs per year
- The Smart Cube Research Lead Salary - ₹18.0 Lakhs per year
- Evalueserve Research Lead Salary - ₹17.2 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Research Lead in India?
Average starting Salary for Research Lead in India is around ₹9.0 Lakhs per year (₹75.0k per month). 5 years of minimum experience is required to be a Research Lead.
What is the highest salary for a Research Lead in India?
Highest salary that a Research Lead can earn is ₹35.9 Lakhs per year (₹3.0L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Research Lead in India?
- Management Consulting - ₹8.0 Lakhs to 75.0 Lakhs per year
- Analytics & KPO - ₹6.2 Lakhs to 22.1 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹3.4 Lakhs to 38.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹3.5 Lakhs to 35.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹3.6 Lakhs to 22.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Research Lead in India?
- Mumbai - ₹3.5 Lakhs to 75.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 38.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 33.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹6.2 Lakhs to 30.7 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹3.4 Lakhs to 35.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Research Lead?
These are the top skills of a Research Lead based on 3 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Recruitment
- Machine Learning
- C++
- Research
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