Research Scientist
Annual salary range
₹3.6 Lakhs - ₹15.1 Lakhs
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Experience wise Research Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(87
salaries)
|  ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
2
years
(151
salaries)
| ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr |
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3
years
(118
salaries)
| ₹3.7 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
4
years
(146
salaries)
| ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
5
years
(186
salaries)
| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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Research Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹3.6
Lakhs to ₹15.1
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 13 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
1.3k 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.
(979
salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr |
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Research Scientist Salary
1 - 13
years
exp.
(60
salaries)
| ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹13.2 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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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr | |
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₹18 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr | |
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4.7 L/yr | |
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Research Scientist
· 4-8 years
Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Research Scientist
· 7-10 years
PPD
Kolkata
Research Scientist
· 10-18 years
Paushak
Panch Mahals
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| ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr |
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• posted on 04 Sep 2018
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• posted on 12 Apr 2023
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• posted on 16 Mar 2018
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
Research Scientist
• posted on 29 Jun 2022
Likes
Work culture is good. Learning opportunities are great.
- Skill development - Excellent+2 more
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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 - ₹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 - ₹12.2 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 |
Biotech & Life sciences
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹13.7 L/yr |
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Clinical Research
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr |
Healthcare / Pharma
Research Scientist
1 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹13 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 ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹15.1 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 1.3k 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 - ₹15.4 Lakhs per year
- Glenmark Life Sciences Research Scientist Salary - ₹15.1 Lakhs per year
- Lupin Research Scientist Salary - ₹13.5 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Research Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Research Scientist in India is around ₹3.6 Lakhs per year (₹30.0k 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?
- Pune - ₹0.9 Lakhs to 20.5 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 26.5 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹2.2 Lakhs to 16.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹2.1 Lakhs to 573.9 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 30.0 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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