Research Scholar
Annual salary range
₹1.9 Lakh - ₹7 Lakhs
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latest salaries
• updated:
28 Jan 2025
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Experience wise Research Scholar salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Fresher
(10
salaries)
|  ₹1 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr |
1
year
(21
salaries)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr |
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2
years
(33
salaries)
| ₹1.9 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr |
3
years
(49
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
4
years
(27
salaries)
| ₹1.9 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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Research Scholar Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹1.9
Lakh to ₹7
Lakhs for
less than 1 year of experience to 8 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
218 latest salaries received
from Research Scholar.
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Research Scholar salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
Research Scholar Salary
0 - 7
years
exp.
(83
salaries)
| ₹1.9 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
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Teaching & Training
Research Scholar Salary
1 - 7
years
exp.
(28
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Research Scholars
2d ago
GCC Biotech
Research Scholar
2 years exp.
2d ago
National Institute of Technology
Research Scholar
5 years exp.
2d ago
Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department
Research Scholar
2 years exp.
3d ago
Vignan Institute of Technology and Science
Research Scholar
4 years exp.
4d ago
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
Research Scholar
5 years exp.
5d ago
National Institute of Technology
Research Scholar
3 years exp.
5d ago
Manipal Institute of Technology
Research Scholar
4 years exp.
5d ago
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Research Scholar
5 years exp.
1w ago
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Research Scholar
4 years exp.
1w ago
ICMR-National Institute of Virology
Research Scholar
5 years exp.
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Chennai
(33 salaries)
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(28 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(21 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(15 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(10 salaries)
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₹1 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(9 salaries)
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₹3.7 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(5 salaries)
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₹1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr | |
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Chennai
(5 salaries)
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr | |
2 -
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr | |
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| Designations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research Scientist Salary
1 -
11
years
exp.
(215 salaries)
| ₹1.6 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
Research Associate Salary
0 -
6
years
exp.
(1k salaries)
| ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
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Research Analyst Salary
0 -
5
years
exp.
(1.1k salaries)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
Research Assistant Salary
0 -
6
years
exp.
(204 salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
Senior Manager Salary
6 -
20
years
exp.
(9.6k salaries)
| ₹7.1 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Research Associate in Chennai
• posted on 11 Oct 2023
Likes
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- Salary - Good+6 more
Dislikes
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VIT University
Research Associate in Vellore
• posted on 07 Jun 2019
Likes
...e employees with lot of Opportunities and constant motivation to perform better. Pay is decent.
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Dislikes
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Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Research Scientist in Kanpur
• posted on 20 Aug 2018
Likes
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read more- Salary - Good+6 more
Dislikes
Salary is decent but growth is slow. Sometimes, I have to work 16- 18 hours in a day as I have to do cell culture and sometimes late into the night which is fine because cell culture demands time and patience.
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Research Associate in Mumbai
• posted on 12 Dec 2023
Likes
Realising our potential. Knowing our endurance here. Lots of tools and equipment available to explore
- Skill development - Excellent+2 more
Dislikes
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read more- Promotions - Bad
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Research Associate
• posted on 10 Oct 2019
Likes
I liked the work culture, infrastructure and people around.
- Salary - Good+6 more
Dislikes
low compensation, accomodation facilities are not proper.
Research Scholar Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
New Delhi
Research Scholar
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Research Scholar
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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Kolkata
Research Scholar
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Research Scholar
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
Mumbai
Research Scholar
0 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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Research Scholar Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Education & Training
Research Scholar
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO
Research Scholar
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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Financial Services
Research Scholar
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹1.3 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting
Research Scholar
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹0.4 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr |
Engineering & Construction
Research Scholar
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Research Scholar Salaries
What is the salary of a Research Scholar in India?
Salary for a Research Scholar in India ranges between ₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 218 latest salaries received from various Research Scholars across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Research Scholars?
- IIT Delhi Research Scholar Salary - ₹6.2 Lakhs per year
- Indian Institute of Science Research Scholar Salary - ₹6.1 Lakhs per year
- Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Research Scholar Salary - ₹5.3 Lakhs per year
- IIT Madras Research Scholar Salary - ₹5.3 Lakhs per year
- IIT Bombay Research Scholar Salary - ₹5.2 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Research Scholar in India?
Average starting Salary for Research Scholar in India is around ₹1.9 Lakhs per year (₹15.8k per month). No prior experience is required to be a Research Scholar.
What is the highest salary for a Research Scholar in India?
Highest salary that a Research Scholar can earn is ₹10.0 Lakhs per year (₹83.3k per month).
What are the top paying industries for Research Scholar in India?
- Government - ₹5.3 Lakhs to 5.3 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 7.0 Lakhs per year
- Real Estate - ₹4.6 Lakhs to 4.6 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 9.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹1.5 Lakhs to 6.4 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Research Scholar in India?
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 27.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 36.9 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 43.2 Lakhs per year
- Kolkata - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 21.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
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