Senior Principal Scientist
Annual salary range
₹12 Lakhs - ₹50 Lakhs
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• updated:
29 Nov 2024
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Experience wise Senior Principal Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
9
years
(4
salaries)
|  ₹14 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
10
years
(10
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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11
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹15.4 L/yr - ₹31.5 L/yr |
12
years
(11
salaries)
| ₹15.8 L/yr - ₹28.5 L/yr |
13
years
(19
salaries)
| ₹16.2 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
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Senior Principal Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹12
Lakhs to ₹50
Lakhs for
9 years of experience to 24 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
176 latest salaries received
from Senior Principal Scientist.
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Senior Principal Scientist salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
Senior Principal Scientist Salary
9 - 24
years
exp.
(131
salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Senior Principal Scientist Salary
9 - 22
years
exp.
(5
salaries)
| ₹30 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Senior Principal Scientists
4d ago
Neovant Therapeutics
Senior Principal Scientist
10 years exp.
4d ago
Escientia Advanced Sciences
Senior Principal Scientist
11 years exp.
4d ago
Innovassynth Technologies
Senior Principal Scientist
19 years exp.
6d ago
Aurobindo Pharma
Senior Principal Scientist
21 years exp.
2w ago
Glenmark Life Sciences
Senior Principal Scientist
23 years exp.
2w ago
Temenos
Senior Principal Scientist
17 years exp.
2w ago
Stempeutics Research
Senior Principal Scientist
12 years exp.
3w ago
EXTROVIS
Senior Principal Scientist
13 years exp.
1mo ago
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Senior Principal Scientist
23 years exp.
1mo ago
Dabur
Senior Principal Scientist
21 years exp.
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15 -
25
yrs
exp.
(28 salaries)
|
₹30 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr | |
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23
yrs
exp.
(12 salaries)
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₹30.6 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr | |
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5 -
24
yrs
exp.
(10 salaries)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr | |
7 -
20
yrs
exp.
(9 salaries)
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₹18.1 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr | |
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18
yrs
exp.
(9 salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr | |
10 -
15
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
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₹16.2 L/yr - ₹31.5 L/yr | 4 job openings |
11 -
16
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
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₹15.8 L/yr - ₹28.4 L/yr | |
13 -
19
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
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₹17.8 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr | |
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8 -
21
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
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₹14 L/yr - ₹20.9 L/yr | |
12 -
17
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹11.3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | |
Senior Principal Scientist Jobs in India
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· 10-15 years
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Mumbai
Senior Principal Scientist
· 10-15 years
Piramal Pharmasolutions
Mumbai
Senior Principal Scientist
· 10-15 years
Piramal Pharma Limited
Mumbai
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• posted on 30 Jun 2020
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Senior Principal Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Mumbai
Senior Principal Scientist
9 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Principal Scientist
9 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Principal Scientist
9 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr |
Ahmedabad
Senior Principal Scientist
9 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr |
Navi Mumbai
Senior Principal Scientist
9 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr |
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Senior Principal Scientist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Pharma
Senior Principal Scientist
9 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr |
Clinical Research
Senior Principal Scientist
9 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr |
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Biotech & Life sciences
Senior Principal Scientist
9 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Senior Principal Scientist
9 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO
Senior Principal Scientist
9 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Principal Scientist Salaries
What is the salary of a Senior Principal Scientist in India?
Salary for a Senior Principal Scientist in India ranges between ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 176 latest salaries received from various Senior Principal Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Senior Principal Scientists?
- Adama Senior Principal Scientist Salary - ₹44.5 Lakhs per year
- Glenmark Life Sciences Senior Principal Scientist Salary - ₹40.8 Lakhs per year
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Senior Principal Scientist Salary - ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
- Zydus Lifesciences Senior Principal Scientist Salary - ₹36.4 Lakhs per year
- Temenos Senior Principal Scientist Salary - ₹30.9 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Senior Principal Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Senior Principal Scientist in India is around ₹12.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.0L per month). 9 years of minimum experience is required to be a Senior Principal Scientist.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Principal Scientist in India?
Highest salary that a Senior Principal Scientist can earn is ₹50.5 Lakhs per year (₹4.2L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Senior Principal Scientist in India?
- Pharma - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 97.0 Lakhs per year
- FMCG - ₹14.0 Lakhs to 90.0 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹11.2 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Biotechnology - ₹11.0 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - ₹11.3 Lakhs to 38.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Senior Principal Scientist in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 96.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹11.3 Lakhs to 50.5 Lakhs per year
- Ahmedabad - ₹13.5 Lakhs to 41.2 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹9.8 Lakhs to 50.9 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Senior Principal Scientist?
These are the top skills of a Senior Principal Scientist based on 8 jobs posted by employers.
- Troubleshooting
- Project Management
- Analytical Chemistry
- Healthcare
- Research
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