Research Scientist
Annual salary range
₹3.3 Lakhs - ₹12.7 Lakhs
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Experience wise Research Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(80
salaries)
|  ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
2
years
(209
salaries)
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹11.3 L/yr |
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3
years
(245
salaries)
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹11.9 L/yr |
4
years
(307
salaries)
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr |
5
years
(335
salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr |
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Research Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹3.3
Lakhs to ₹12.7
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 13 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
3.1k 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.
(2.4k
salaries)
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr |
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Research Scientist Salary
1 - 13
years
exp.
(231
salaries)
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr |
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Orbit Lifescience
Research Scientist
3 years exp.
1d ago
Fulbright
Research Scientist
3 years exp.
2d ago
Abbott
Research Scientist
10 years exp.
2d ago
Glenmark Life Sciences
Research Scientist
13 years exp.
2d ago
Jubilant Generics
Research Scientist
10 years exp.
2d ago
RSPL Group
Research Scientist
1 year exp.
2d ago
Asthagiri Herbal Research Foundation
Research Scientist
3 years exp.
2d ago
Mankind Pharma
Research Scientist
7 years exp.
2d ago
Alembic Pharmaceuticals
Research Scientist
9 years exp.
2d ago
Syngene International
Research Scientist
13 years exp.
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(133 salaries)
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr | |
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yrs
exp.
(126 salaries)
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₹5.3 L/yr - ₹18.1 L/yr | |
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17
yrs
exp.
(102 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
4 -
11
yrs
exp.
(101 salaries)
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹10.3 L/yr | |
Research Scientist Jobs in India
Research Scientist
· 3-6 years
Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Research Scientist
· 3-7 years
IBM India Pvt. Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Research Scientist
· 2-6 years
ServiceNow
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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years
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| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
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years
exp.
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| ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
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0 -
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years
exp.
(214 salaries)
| ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr |
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4 -
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years
exp.
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| ₹5.7 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
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Viatris
Senior Research Scientist
• posted on 27 Nov 2024
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Basic Salary is High, Overall Compensation is good , Free Food , Free Transport. Job security
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Strict working hours
Alembic Pharmaceuticals
Research Associate
• posted on 08 Dec 2020
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Best company. Good culture. Good pay. Excellent HR policies.Awesome working enviorment.
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Nothing I dislike
Aurobindo Pharma
Research Associate
• posted on 06 Apr 2022
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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 moreTCG Lifesciences
Senior Research Scientist
• posted on 07 Oct 2020
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Good work environments, good culture...in covid-19 our company try to give best support to employees..
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 moreDislikes
Politics, work life balance
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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 - ₹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 - ₹12.6 L/yr |
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Research Scientist Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Manufacturing
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr |
Biotech & Life sciences
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹13.4 L/yr |
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Clinical Research
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr |
Biotechnology
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
Healthcare / Pharma
Research Scientist
1 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹13 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 ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹12.7 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 3.1k latest salaries received from various Research Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Research Scientists?
- Amazon Research Scientist Salary - ₹60.6 Lakhs per year
- Colgate Palmolive Research Scientist Salary - ₹19.7 Lakhs per year
- TCS Research Scientist Salary - ₹16.1 Lakhs per year
- Glenmark Life Sciences Research Scientist Salary - ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Research Scientist Salary - ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Research Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Research Scientist in India is around ₹3.3 Lakhs per year (₹27.5k 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 ₹100.5 Lakhs per year (₹8.4L 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 - ₹1.6 Lakhs to 20.7 Lakhs per year
- Ahmedabad - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 16.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹1.7 Lakhs to 23.0 Lakhs per year
- Vadodara - ₹1.7 Lakhs to 21.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 19.0 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 77 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Java
- Machine Learning
- C++
- Research
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