Research Scientist
Annual salary range
₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹13.4 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byResearch Scientist Salary in Healthcare / Pharma in India
based on 643
latest salaries
• updated:
20 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Research Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(63
salaries)
|  ₹2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
2
years
(96
salaries)
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
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3
years
(80
salaries)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr |
4
years
(60
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr |
5
years
(71
salaries)
| ₹3.9 L/yr - ₹9.8 L/yr |
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Research Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹2.5
Lakhs to ₹13.4
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 12 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
643 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 - 12
years
exp.
(491
salaries)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹13.4 L/yr |
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Research Scientist Salary
1 - 12
years
exp.
(51
salaries)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
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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 Jobs in India
Research Scientist
· 5-10 years
Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Research Scientist
· 2-7 years
GE India Industrial Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Research Scientist
· 1-3 years
Corning Technologies
Pune
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| ₹6 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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| ₹2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
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1 -
6
years
exp.
(21 salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
Research Assistant Salary
0 -
6
years
exp.
(205 salaries)
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
Senior Research Scientist Salary
4 -
15
years
exp.
(284 salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr |
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
Research Scientist
• posted on 01 Dec 2019
Likes
...k profile. Work life balance is as same as other corporate company, almost nill. Salary and appraisal is minimal as there is no career growth. Team mates again depends upon the type of person you get ( you can not decide this as parameter while applying )
read more- Job security - Good
Dislikes
Politics, work life balance
- Skill development - Poor
+2 more
Aurobindo Pharma
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
Aurobindo Pharma
Research Associate
• posted on 16 Oct 2019
Likes
The company is good, i learned so many things.
- Salary - Good
+6 more
Dislikes
Increments is decent. Small suggestion. Don’t give increments percentage wise because it’s problematic to lower salary people.
read moreAlkem Laboratories
Scientist
• posted on 11 May 2022
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
Research Scientist
• posted on 29 Jun 2022
Likes
Work culture is good. Learning opportunities are great.
- Skill development - Excellent
+2 more
Dislikes
Pay compensation is not par with Competitors. Pay is low especially at gurugram location considering the cost of living of this location. Management is reluctant to address this issue. Above these, no daily conveyance is provided.
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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 - ₹13 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 - ₹15.2 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 - ₹12.3 L/yr |
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Research Scientist Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Pharma
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹15.4 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 - ₹13.8 L/yr |
Biotechnology
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹4 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 ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹13.4 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 643 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
- Syngenta Research Scientist Salary - ₹12.9 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Research Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Research Scientist in India is around ₹2.5 Lakhs per year (₹20.8k 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?
- Education & Training - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 260.0 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - ₹1.3 Lakhs to 27.0 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?
- Mumbai - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 90.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹1.7 Lakhs to 17.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 18.0 Lakhs per year
- Ahmedabad - ₹1.1 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹3.2 Lakhs to 8.8 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 72 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Java
- Machine Learning
- C++
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