Research Scientist
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₹3 Lakhs - ₹18 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byResearch Scientist Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 8.1k
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• updated:
11 Mar 2025
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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 8.1k latest salaries received from Research Scientist.
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹11.7 L/yr | 1 job opening |
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₹5 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr | 6 job openings |
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₹6.1 L/yr - ₹20.5 L/yr | 2 job openings |
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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr | |
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₹6 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Research Scientists
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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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Research Scientist salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
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1
year
(589
salaries)
| ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
2
years
(838
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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3
years
(814
salaries)
| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
4
years
(786
salaries)
| ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
5
years
(896
salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr |
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Research Scientist Jobs in India
Research Scientist
· 4-8 years
Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Research Scientist
· 10-12 years
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Pune
Research Scientist
· 3-7 years
INVITROGEN BIOSERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr |
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| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
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• posted on 11 Apr 2022
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• posted on 16 Oct 2019
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• posted on 07 Oct 2020
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• posted on 03 May 2021
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Research Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Research Scientist
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13
years
exp.
| ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr |
Ahmedabad
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹12.2 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr |
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Research Scientist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Pharma Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr |
Manufacturing Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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Biotech & Life sciences Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
Clinical Research Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
Biotechnology Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹4.1 L/yr - ₹12 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 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 - ₹19.7 Lakhs per year
- TCS Research Scientist Salary - ₹17.2 Lakhs per year
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Research Scientist Salary - ₹15.3 Lakhs per year
- Alivus Life Sciences Research Scientist Salary - ₹15.1 Lakhs per year
- Lupin Research Scientist Salary - ₹13.9 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
- Agro Chemicals - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 41.0 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 90.0 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 92 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Java
- Machine Learning
- C++
- Research
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