Research Lead
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₹9 Lakhs - ₹22.4 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byResearch Lead Salary in Finance & Accounting Department in India (Updated 2025)
based on 104
latest salaries
• updated:
23 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Research Lead salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(2
salaries)
|  ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr |
6
years
(17
salaries)
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr |
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7
years
(19
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
8
years
(27
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹21.4 L/yr |
9
years
(17
salaries)
| ₹12.9 L/yr - ₹22.4 L/yr |
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Research Lead Salary in
India ranges between ₹9
Lakhs to ₹22.4
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 11 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
104 latest salaries received
from Research Lead.
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₹9 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr | |
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(9 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr | |
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11
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(7 salaries)
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₹14 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | |
8 -
12
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(3 salaries)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr | |
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yrs
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₹6.5 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr | |
9 yrs
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₹15 L/yr - ₹19.2 L/yr | |
5 yrs
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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹2.9 L/yr | |
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8 yrs
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₹13.5 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr | |
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5 yrs
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₹8.2 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr | |
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11 yrs
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₹20.7 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr | |
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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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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 By 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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Consulting Research Lead
5 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹24.9 L/yr |
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 |
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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 ₹22.4 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 104 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 - ₹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
- 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 45.0 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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