Research Scientist
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Research Scientist Salary in India ranges between ₹3 Lakhs to ₹18 Lakhs for 1 year of experience to 13 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 8.1k latest salaries received from Research Scientist.
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· 4-8 years
Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Lupin Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Pune
Research Scientist
· 3-7 years
INVITROGEN BIOSERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Research Scientist Salary By Locations
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Research Scientist
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Ahmedabad
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Research Scientist Salary By Industries
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Pharma Research Scientist
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Manufacturing Research Scientist
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Biotech & Life sciences Research Scientist
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Clinical Research Research Scientist
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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 ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 8.1k 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
- Alivus Life Sciences Research Scientist Salary - ₹15.1 Lakhs per year
- Lupin Research Scientist Salary - ₹13.9 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Research Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Research Scientist in India is around ₹3.0 Lakhs per year (₹25.0k 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?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 140.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹2.1 Lakhs to 605.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 90.0 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 105 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Java
- Machine Learning
- C++
- Research
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