Research Scientist
Annual salary range
₹1.6 Lakh - ₹16 Lakhs
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• updated:
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Experience wise Research Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(32
salaries)
|  ₹1.6 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
2
years
(25
salaries)
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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3
years
(35
salaries)
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr |
4
years
(32
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
5
years
(21
salaries)
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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Research Scientist Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹1.6
Lakh to ₹16
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 11 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
218 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 - 11
years
exp.
(132
salaries)
| ₹1.6 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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Teaching & Training
Research Scientist Salary
3 - 11
years
exp.
(7
salaries)
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Research Scientists
1d ago
Piramal Pharma
Research Scientist
9 years exp.
1d ago
HCK Group
Research Scientist
12 years exp.
1d ago
Piramal Pharma
Research Scientist
10 years exp.
2d ago
UBS
Research Scientist
2 years exp.
2d ago
Medcent Pharma
Research Scientist
2 years exp.
2d ago
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Research Scientist
6 years exp.
2d ago
Reliance Industries
Research Scientist
5 years exp.
2d ago
Medley Research Centre
Research Scientist
8 years exp.
2d ago
Dr. Reddy's
Research Scientist
10 years exp.
2d ago
Alkem Laboratories
Research Scientist
6 years exp.
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₹6.7 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹12.6 L/yr - ₹16.2 L/yr | |
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Research Scientist Jobs in Chennai
Research Scientist
· 4-8 years
Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Research Scientist
· 0-0 year
Intas
Ahmedabad
Research Scientist
· 3-7 years
IBM India Pvt. Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Senior Scientist Salary
3 -
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years
exp.
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| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
Senior Research Scientist Salary
4 -
15
years
exp.
(39 salaries)
| ₹4.7 L/yr - ₹20.1 L/yr |
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Research Assistant Salary
0 -
7
years
exp.
(4.5k salaries)
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹10 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.
(1.1k salaries)
| ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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Alembic Pharmaceuticals
Senior Research Scientist in Vadodara
• 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.
Viatris
Senior Research Scientist in Hyderabad / Secunderabad
• posted on 27 Nov 2024
Likes
Basic Salary is High, Overall Compensation is good , Free Food , Free Transport. Job security
read moreDislikes
Strict working hours
Dr. Reddy's
Research Scientist in Hyderabad / Secunderabad
• posted on 03 Feb 2020
Likes
It's a great organization I've worked with. dimensional development opportunity for employee.
Jubilant Biosys
Research Associate in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• 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 moreDislikes
...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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Senior Research Scientist in Kolkata
• posted on 29 Aug 2018
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Freedom to work, team integrity.
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Research Scientist Salary In Other 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 - ₹13.8 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 ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 218 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 - ₹15.9 Lakhs per year
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Research Scientist Salary - ₹15.4 Lakhs per year
- Glenmark Life Sciences Research Scientist Salary - ₹15.1 Lakhs per year
- Lupin Research Scientist Salary - ₹13.6 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Research Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Research Scientist in India is around ₹1.6 Lakhs per year (₹13.3k 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?
- Software Product - ₹2.5 Lakhs to 24.0 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹1.9 Lakhs to 14.0 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 14.0 Lakhs per year
- Government - ₹3.6 Lakhs to 8.7 Lakhs per year
- Analytics & KPO - ₹2.9 Lakhs to 4.1 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Research Scientist in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 99.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 605.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 50.0 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 79 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Java
- Machine Learning
- C++
- Research
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