Research Lead
Annual salary range
₹9 Lakhs - ₹24.9 Lakhs
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• updated:
1 Jan 2025
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Experience wise Research Lead salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(8
salaries)
|  ₹9.2 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
6
years
(89
salaries)
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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7
years
(95
salaries)
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr |
8
years
(104
salaries)
| ₹9.1 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
9
years
(76
salaries)
| ₹9.9 L/yr - ₹24.9 L/yr |
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Research Lead Salary in
India ranges between ₹9
Lakhs to ₹24.9
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 11 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
476 latest salaries received
from Research Lead.
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Research Lead salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Strategic & Top Management
Research Lead Salary
9 - 11
years
exp.
(5
salaries)
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹29.5 L/yr |
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Finance & Accounting
Research Lead Salary
8 - 11
years
exp.
(3
salaries)
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Research Leads
2d ago
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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11 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹14.9 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr | |
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8 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹11.7 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr | |
Research Lead Jobs in India
Research Lead
· 13-17 years
S&P Global Inc.
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Research Lead
· 4-6 years
Motorola Mobility, Inc.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Research Lead
· 8-13 years
IBM India Pvt. Limited
Pune
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| Designations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
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exp.
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| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹23.9 L/yr |
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years
exp.
(1.8k salaries)
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr |
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Associate Salary
0 -
8
years
exp.
(2.2L salaries)
| ₹1.9 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
Specialist Salary
3 -
11
years
exp.
(934 salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹26.9 L/yr |
Manager Salary
4 -
16
years
exp.
(6.4k salaries)
| ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
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Research Lead Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Research Lead
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹24.9 L/yr |
New Delhi
Research Lead
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹24.9 L/yr |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Research Lead
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹24.9 L/yr |
Mumbai
Research Lead
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹24.9 L/yr |
Pune
Research Lead
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹24.9 L/yr |
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Research Lead Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Research Lead
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹24.9 L/yr |
Financial Services
Research Lead
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹24.9 L/yr |
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Management Consulting
Research Lead
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹24.9 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO
Research Lead
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹24.9 L/yr |
Internet
Research Lead
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹24.9 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 ₹24.9 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 476 latest salaries received from various Research Leads across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Research Leads?
- Avasant Research Lead Salary - ₹30.9 Lakhs per year
- BCG Research Lead Salary - ₹26.9 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 - ₹17.8 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 ₹32.7 Lakhs per year (₹2.7L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Research Lead in India?
- Management Consulting - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 31.8 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
- Internet - ₹3.6 Lakhs to 22.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹3.5 Lakhs to 35.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Research Lead in India?
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹13.0 Lakhs to 30.5 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹9.3 Lakhs to 32.7 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹15.3 Lakhs to 21.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹15.0 Lakhs to 15.0 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 6 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Recruitment
- Machine Learning
- C++
- Research
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