Research Scientist
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Research Scientist Salary in India (Updated 2025)
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Experience wise Research Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(587
salaries)
|  Unlockâ‚ą1.7 L/yr - â‚ą22 L/yr |
2
years
(836
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| Unlock â‚ą2 L/yr - â‚ą15 L/yr |
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3
years
(818
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| Unlock â‚ą2.6 L/yr - â‚ą21 L/yr |
4
years
(786
salaries)
| Unlock â‚ą3.2 L/yr - â‚ą18 L/yr |
5
years
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| Unlock â‚ą3.6 L/yr - â‚ą20.1 L/yr |
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Research Scientist Salary in
India ranges between â‚ą3
Lakhs to â‚ą18
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 13 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
8.1k latest salaries received
from Research Scientist.
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Research Scientist salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
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Research & Development
Research Scientist Salary
1 - 13
years
exp.
(5.8k
salaries)
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Research Scientist Salary
1 - 13
years
exp.
(454
salaries)
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Midas Hygiene Industries Private Limited
Research Scientist
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Vital Laboratories
Research Scientist
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PI Health Sciences
Research Scientist
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Jio Institute
Research Scientist
2 years exp.
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Research And Development Initiative
Research Scientist
10 years exp.
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PI Health Sciences
Research Scientist
7 years exp.
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Research Scientist
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Aten Porus Lifesciences
Research Scientist
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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Research Scientist
12 years exp.
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
Research Scientist
6 years exp.
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· 4-8 years
Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Research Scientist
· 3-7 years
INVITROGEN BIOSERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Research Scientist
· 4-9 years
Siemens Limited
Gurgaon / Gurugram
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Jubilant Biosys
Scientist
• posted on 30 Jun 2022
Likes
Employee friendly environment and security of job is also good, company policies are also good compared to other companies.They encourage employees by giving awards, and they will organise some games to relax, and some functions to get together.special lunch, tem lunch, some gifts to employees for festival, and fo r women's day special.
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The salary hike is the only dislike, they won't offer good salaries
Alembic Pharmaceuticals
Senior Research Scientist
• posted on 22 Mar 2021
Likes
...gement is transparent. There is a huge cafeteria and gaming arcade for chilling. Company policies are good, appraisals are fair and they give good salary hike and bonus every year.
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There is a lot of politics and the management doesn’t address our issues.
Syngene International
Research Associate
• posted on 10 May 2023
Likes
It's a very good place for freshers to learn new things and build their career. Work culture is pretty good. Work timings are really flexible which is actually helpful.
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Starting pay for a MSc passout is less. Slow growth in terms of pay.
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Principal Scientist
• posted on 07 Apr 2022
Likes
Good work culture, good work life balance, work freedom
- Salary - Good
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Salary is decent but pace of growth is little low.
Jubilant Pharmova
Research Scientist
• posted on 22 Aug 2018
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Teammates: good people. Training: average. job security/career growth/salary: as per the performance . Work environments:good. Innovation: average. Work life balance: good. A
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Research Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| Unlock â‚ą3.2 L/yr - â‚ą12.5 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| Unlock â‚ą3.1 L/yr - â‚ą29 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| Unlock â‚ą3 L/yr - â‚ą15 L/yr |
Ahmedabad
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| Unlock â‚ą2.9 L/yr - â‚ą12.1 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Research Scientist
1 -
12
years
exp.
| Unlock â‚ą4 L/yr - â‚ą12.3 L/yr |
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Research Scientist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
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Pharma Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| Unlock â‚ą3.3 L/yr - â‚ą12.8 L/yr |
Manufacturing Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| Unlock â‚ą3.6 L/yr - â‚ą15.1 L/yr |
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Biotech & Life sciences Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| Unlock â‚ą4 L/yr - â‚ą13.7 L/yr |
Clinical Research Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| Unlock â‚ą3.2 L/yr - â‚ą13.7 L/yr |
Biotechnology Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| Unlock â‚ą4.1 L/yr - â‚ą11.7 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Research Scientist Salaries
What is the salary of a Research Scientist in India?
Salary for a Research Scientist in India ranges between â‚ą3.0 Lakhs to â‚ą18.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 8.1k latest salaries received from various Research Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Research Scientists?
- Colgate Palmolive Research Scientist Salary - â‚ą19.7 Lakhs per year
- TCS Research Scientist Salary - â‚ą17.2 Lakhs per year
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Research Scientist Salary - â‚ą15.3 Lakhs per year
- Alivus Life Sciences Research Scientist Salary - â‚ą15.0 Lakhs per year
- Lupin Research Scientist Salary - â‚ą13.8 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Research Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Research Scientist in India is around â‚ą3.0 Lakhs per year (â‚ą25.0k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a Research Scientist.
What is the highest salary for a Research Scientist in India?
Highest salary that a Research Scientist can earn is â‚ą26.5 Lakhs per year (â‚ą2.2L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Research Scientist in India?
- Education & Training - â‚ą0.2 Lakhs to 260.0 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - â‚ą1.3 Lakhs to 27.0 Lakhs per year
- Biotechnology - â‚ą1.1 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- Agro Chemicals - â‚ą0.1 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - â‚ą0.6 Lakhs to 41.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Research Scientist in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - â‚ą0.3 Lakhs to 140.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - â‚ą2.1 Lakhs to 605.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - â‚ą0.1 Lakhs to 90.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - â‚ą0.2 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Ahmedabad - â‚ą0.6 Lakhs to 19.3 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Research Scientist?
These are the top skills of a Research Scientist based on 91 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Java
- Machine Learning
- C++
- Research
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