Researcher
Annual salary range
₹1.6 Lakh - ₹22 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byResearcher Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 2.8k
latest salaries
• updated:
20 Mar 2025
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Salary of majority employees
Researcher Salary in India ranges between ₹1.6 Lakh to ₹22 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 8 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 2.8k latest salaries received from Researcher.
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| Company name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
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Shell Researcher Salary
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Tata Steel Researcher Salary
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| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
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₹7 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | |
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₹2 L/yr - ₹3.9 L/yr | |
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₹7 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr | |
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(58 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr | |
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(51 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr | |
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(46 salaries)
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₹1.1 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr | |
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(44 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹5.7 L/yr | |
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(44 salaries)
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₹5.6 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr | |
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(42 salaries)
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₹8.6 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr | |
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(36 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr | 2 job openings |
Latest annual salaries shared by Researchers
1d ago
Honeywell Automation
Researcher
1 year exp.
2d ago
Shell
Researcher
6 years exp.
3d ago
TCS
Researcher
4 years exp.
4d ago
Maulana Azad Medical College
Researcher
7 years exp.
5d ago
J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA
Researcher
5 years exp.
6d ago
Tata Research Development and Design Centre
Researcher
4 years exp.
6d ago
Tata Research Development and Design Centre
Researcher
4 years exp.
6d ago
GlobalData
Researcher
6 months exp.
6d ago
Clarksons Research
Researcher
6 years exp.
1w ago
Reserve Bank of India
Researcher
2 years exp.
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Researcher salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Fresher
(441
salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
1
year
(542
salaries)
| ₹1.2 L/yr - ₹15.8 L/yr |
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2
years
(532
salaries)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr |
3
years
(432
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
4
years
(299
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹28.3 L/yr |
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Researcher Jobs in India
Researcher
· 4-8 years
JP Morgan Chase
Researcher
· 3-7 years
MasterCard
Pune
Researcher
· 6-8 years
Alkem Laboratories
Navi Mumbai
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Researcher Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Researcher
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
New Delhi
Researcher
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹1.4 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Researcher
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹1.5 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
Mumbai
Researcher
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
Pune
Researcher
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹15.4 L/yr |
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Researcher Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Education & Training Researcher
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting Researcher
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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Financial Services Researcher
0 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
Internet Researcher
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO Researcher
0 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Researcher Salaries
What is the salary of a Researcher in India?
The salary of a Researcher in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry.
On average, Researcher salaries ranges from ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.
The average starting salary is around ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹46.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 2.8k salaries received from various Researchers across industries.
The average starting salary is around ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹20.0 Lakhs to ₹46.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 2.8k salaries received from various Researchers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Researchers?
Researcher Salaries at Top paying companies in India are
Salaries depend on experience, role, and location. Additional compensation may include bonuses and stock options.
| Shell Researcher Salary | ₹20 Lakhs to ₹46 Lakhs per year |
| Tata Steel Researcher Salary | ₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹17 Lakhs per year |
| Tata Research Development and Design Centre Researcher Salary | ₹9.5 Lakhs to ₹14 Lakhs per year |
| TCS Researcher Salary | ₹7 Lakhs to ₹15 Lakhs per year |
| Nomura Research Institute Consulting and Solutions Researcher Salary | ₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹9.8 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying cities for Researcher in India?
The annual salary for Researcher in India varies by location. Top paying cities for Researcher are
Salary expectations for Researcher may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
| Researcher Salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru | ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year |
| Researcher Salary in New Delhi | ₹1.4 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year |
| Researcher Salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad | ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year |
| Researcher Salary in Mumbai | ₹1.1 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year |
| Researcher Salary in Pune | ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹15.4 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying industries for Researcher in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for Researcher in India are:
| Researcher Salary in Education & Training | ₹1.1 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year |
| Researcher Salary in IT Services & Consulting | ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year |
| Researcher Salary in Financial Services | ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year |
| Researcher Salary in Internet | ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year |
| Researcher Salary in Analytics & KPO | ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year |
What are the fresher salaries as Researcher?
Fresher salaries for Researcher in India typically range from ₹1 Lakhs to ₹19 Lakhs per year, depending on the company, location, and skill set. Fresher salaries are generally higher in IT Industry than in other Industries in India.
How does experience affect salaries of a Researcher in India?
Experience significantly impacts a Researcher salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as Researcher take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles.
Researcher salary at different experience level are as follows:
and so on.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Fresher | ₹1.0 Lakhs to ₹19.0 Lakhs per year |
| 1 year | ₹1.2 Lakhs to ₹15.8 Lakhs per year |
| 2 years | ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year |
| 3 years | ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year |
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