Scientist
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₹2.7 Lakhs - ₹16.6 Lakhs
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Scientist Salary in Chennai ranges between ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹16.6 Lakhs for 1 year of experience to 12 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 158 latest salaries received from Scientist.
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₹4 L/yr - ₹14.4 L/yr | |
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₹1.7 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr | |
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr | |
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₹6.3 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr | |
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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr | |
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₹8 L/yr - ₹11.6 L/yr | |
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr | 2 job openings |
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₹7.3 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr | |
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₹8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr | |
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₹6.3 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr | |
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· 3-8 years
Amazon India Software Dev Centre Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon / Gurugram
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
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· 3-10 years
Wipro Enterprises
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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• posted on 31 Jan 2025
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Salary in time, work pressure zero, leaves & Overtime dutys not allowed , Unofficial activities not allowed.
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• posted on 28 Jan 2025
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Officer in Pithampur
• posted on 19 Apr 2022
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• posted on 13 May 2020
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Scientist Salary In Other Locations
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Scientist
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Scientist
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| Unlock ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹18.8 L/yr |
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Scientist
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Scientist
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Scientist
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Scientist Salary By Industries
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Pharma Scientist
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12
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Clinical Research Scientist
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Biotechnology Scientist
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12
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Analytics & KPO Scientist
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| Unlock ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Scientist Salaries
What is the salary of a Scientist in Chennai?
Salary for a Scientist in Chennai ranges between ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹16.6 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 158 latest salaries received from various Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Scientists?
- Indian Space Research Organisation Scientist Salary - ₹25.3 Lakhs per year
- SABIC Scientist Salary - ₹22.2 Lakhs per year
- Defence Research & Development Organisation Scientist Salary - ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
- TCS Scientist Salary - ₹17.8 Lakhs per year
- Novartis Scientist Salary - ₹16.0 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Scientist in Chennai?
Average starting Salary for Scientist in India is around ₹2.7 Lakhs per year (₹22.5k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a Scientist.
What is the highest salary for a Scientist in Chennai?
Highest salary that a Scientist can earn is ₹40.0 Lakhs per year (₹3.3L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Scientist in Chennai?
- Education & Training - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- Auto Components - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 18.1 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹1.9 Lakhs to 16.5 Lakhs per year
- Biotechnology - ₹2.7 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
- Chemicals - ₹2.4 Lakhs to 10.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Scientist in India?
- Pune - ₹0.8 Lakhs to 35.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹1.5 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 95.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 64.1 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Scientist?
These are the top skills of a Scientist based on 122 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Java
- Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
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