Research Scientist
Annual salary range
₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹13 Lakhs
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• updated:
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Experience wise Research Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(58
salaries)
|  ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
2
years
(93
salaries)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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3
years
(79
salaries)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr |
4
years
(65
salaries)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr |
5
years
(73
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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Research Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹2.5
Lakhs to ₹13
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 12 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
641 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.
(487
salaries)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Research Scientist Salary
1 - 12
years
exp.
(53
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
· 10-15 years
Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Research Scientist
· 5-12 years
SRF Limited
Bhiwadi
Research Scientist
· 4-9 years
UPL Limited
Mumbai
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Senior Scientist Salary
3 -
15
years
exp.
(2.2k salaries)
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr |
Research Analyst Salary
0 -
5
years
exp.
(497 salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
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Research Scholar Salary
1 -
6
years
exp.
(21 salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
Research Assistant Salary
0 -
6
years
exp.
(198 salaries)
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
Senior Research Scientist Salary
4 -
16
years
exp.
(2.7k salaries)
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹22.6 L/yr |
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Salary related reviews by similar designations like Research Scientist
Aurobindo Pharma
Research Associate
• posted on 06 Apr 2022
Likes
Work is good, good training, team mates are supportive, team lead understand our situations, good appraisals.
Dislikes
bond for 3.6 years, culture is missing, salary is decent but there is full work pressure.
read moreAurobindo Pharma
Research Associate
• posted on 16 Oct 2019
Likes
The company is good, i learned so many things.
Dislikes
Increments is decent. Small suggestion. Don’t give increments percentage wise because it’s problematic to lower salary people.
read moreAurobindo Pharma
Research Associate
• posted on 05 Feb 2023
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
Research Scientist
• posted on 29 Jun 2022
Likes
Work culture is good. Learning opportunities are great.
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.
read moreTop skills for Research Scientist
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 In Other 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 - ₹15.2 L/yr |
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Biotech & Life sciences
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹13.2 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.
| ₹4.2 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 ₹13.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 641 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 - ₹16.4 Lakhs per year
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Research Scientist Salary - ₹15.5 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 ₹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?
- Chemicals - ₹1.7 Lakhs to 37.5 Lakhs per year
- 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
What are the top paying cities for Research Scientist in India?
- Mumbai - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 15.0 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 10.5 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 76 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Java
- Machine Learning
- C++
- Research
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