Research Manager
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₹5.4 Lakhs - ₹25 Lakhs
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Research Manager Salary in India ranges between ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹25 Lakhs for 2 years of experience to 14 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 1.5k latest salaries received from Research Manager.
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NielsenIQ
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Mumbai
Research Manager
· 8-13 years
Fena Pvt Ltd
Delhi/Ncr
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Kantar
Research Manager
• posted on 25 Sep 2023
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New challenges, dynamic work, good work exposure
- Skill development - Good
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Huge workload and pressure, average compensation and slightly difficult work environment
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
Research Manager
• posted on 08 Dec 2024
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Work life balance and working hours
- Work satisfaction - Good
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Salary system, not having good salary structure based upon current industry norms, huge difference in salaries within same experienced employees. They should have a pay scale system for every grade irrespective of the experience.
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Research Manager
• posted on 16 Dec 2021
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Flexibility in working hours, job training, work culture
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Research Manager Salary By Locations
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Kolkata
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Research Manager Salary By Industries
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Analytics & KPO Research Manager
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Consulting Research Manager
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Media & Entertainment / Publishing Research Manager
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Internet Research Manager
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Manufacturing Research Manager
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Frequently Asked Questions about Research Manager Salaries
What is the salary of a Research Manager in India?
Salary for a Research Manager in India ranges between ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 1.5k latest salaries received from various Research Managers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Research Managers?
- Cognizant Research Manager Salary - ₹22.9 Lakhs per year
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Research Manager Salary - ₹15.1 Lakhs per year
- Ipsos Research Manager Salary - ₹14.0 Lakhs per year
- Kantar Research Manager Salary - ₹8.9 Lakhs per year
- Millward Brown Research Manager Salary - ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Research Manager in India?
Average starting Salary for Research Manager in India is around ₹5.4 Lakhs per year (₹45.0k per month). 2 years of minimum experience is required to be a Research Manager.
What is the highest salary for a Research Manager in India?
Highest salary that a Research Manager can earn is ₹27.0 Lakhs per year (₹2.3L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Research Manager in India?
- Management Consulting - ₹7.0 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹4.8 Lakhs to 94.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Analytics & KPO - ₹4.8 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Research Manager in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 94.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 36.4 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹2.4 Lakhs to 80.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 140.5 Lakhs per year
- Kolkata - ₹2.8 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Research Manager?
These are the top skills of a Research Manager based on 41 jobs posted by employers.
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Consulting
- Research
- Market Research
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