Research Scientist
Annual salary range
₹3 Lakhs - ₹18 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byResearch Scientist Salary in India
based on 8k
latest salaries
• updated:
15 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Research Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(574
salaries)
|  ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹18.7 L/yr |
2
years
(807
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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3
years
(813
salaries)
| ₹2.6 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
4
years
(795
salaries)
| ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
5
years
(867
salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr |
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Research Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹3
Lakhs to ₹18
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 13 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
8k latest salaries received
from Research Scientist.
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Research Scientist salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
Research Scientist Salary
1 - 13
years
exp.
(5.7k
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Research Scientist Salary
1 - 13
years
exp.
(458
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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1d ago
Midas Hygiene Industries Private Limited
Research Scientist
4 years exp.
1d ago
Vital Laboratories
Research Scientist
2 years exp.
2d ago
PI Health Sciences
Research Scientist
2 years exp.
2d ago
Jio Institute
Research Scientist
2 years exp.
2d ago
Research And Development Initiative
Research Scientist
10 years exp.
2d ago
PI Health Sciences
Research Scientist
7 years exp.
2d ago
Colorveda
Research Scientist
7 years exp.
2d ago
Aten Porus Lifesciences
Research Scientist
3 years exp.
2d ago
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Research Scientist
12 years exp.
2d ago
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
Research Scientist
6 years exp.
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yrs
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(160 salaries)
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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr | |
6 -
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yrs
exp.
(144 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr | |
Research Scientist Jobs in India
Research Scientist
· 2-7 years
GE India Industrial Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Research Scientist
· 1-3 years
Corning Technologies
Pune
Research Scientist
· 4-8 years
Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Senior Scientist Salary
3 -
15
years
exp.
(2.2k salaries)
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
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0 -
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years
exp.
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| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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Senior Research Scientist Salary
4 -
16
years
exp.
(2.7k salaries)
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹22.4 L/yr |
Research Scholar Salary
0 -
8
years
exp.
(2.5k salaries)
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
Research Analyst Salary
0 -
5
years
exp.
(24.9k salaries)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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Research Associate
• posted on 09 Dec 2022
Likes
Great place to learn and upskill your professional life. Good salary structure especially at higher positions.
read more- Salary - Good
+3 more
Dislikes
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Research Associate
• posted on 05 Feb 2023
Likes
On time salary, good increments, festival celebrations, cultural activities, transportation.
read more- Work satisfaction - Good
Dislikes
No training for freshers also, seniors wont support, extra charges in payslip, increment in house rent allowance not in basic pay, hr policies are worst.
read more- Skill development - Poor
+1 more
Viatris
Senior Research Scientist
• posted on 27 Nov 2024
Likes
Basic Salary is High, Overall Compensation is good , Free Food , Free Transport. Job security
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+6 more
Dislikes
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Jubilant Biosys
Research Associate
• posted on 15 Oct 2023
Likes
Company work culture is good. Shifts make the work timings bit more better. Cabs are provided for shift employees, which makes commute better.
read more- Job security - Good
+3 more
Dislikes
...r is not great. The hike given to the beginners and freshers are too low here. Salary for all grades are not upto the mark.
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Research Associate
• posted on 03 May 2021
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...ronment and culture. Teammates are supportive and the management is transparent. Company policies are good, appraisals are fair and they give good salary hike and bonus every year.
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Research Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
Ahmedabad
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹12.1 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Research Scientist
1 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr |
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Research Scientist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Pharma
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr |
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Biotech & Life sciences
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹13.7 L/yr |
Clinical Research
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹13.7 L/yr |
Biotechnology
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹4.1 L/yr - ₹11.7 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 ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 8k latest salaries received from various Research Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Research Scientists?
- Colgate Palmolive Research Scientist Salary - ₹19.7 Lakhs per year
- TCS Research Scientist Salary - ₹17.2 Lakhs per year
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Research Scientist Salary - ₹15.3 Lakhs per year
- Lupin Research Scientist Salary - ₹13.7 Lakhs per year
- Syngene International Research Scientist Salary - ₹13.1 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Research Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Research Scientist in India is around ₹3.0 Lakhs per year (₹25.0k 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 ₹26.5 Lakhs per year (₹2.2L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Research Scientist in India?
- Clinical Research - ₹1.3 Lakhs to 27.0 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 260.0 Lakhs per year
- Biotechnology - ₹1.1 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 41.0 Lakhs per year
- Agro Chemicals - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Research Scientist in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 140.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹2.1 Lakhs to 605.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 70.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Ahmedabad - ₹0.6 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 81 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Java
- Machine Learning
- C++
- Research
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