Senior Principal Scientist
Annual salary range
₹14 Lakhs - ₹50.5 Lakhs
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latest salaries
• updated:
9 Jan 2025
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Experience wise Senior Principal Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
9
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹14 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
10
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹14 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
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11
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹1 L/yr - ₹1 L/yr |
13
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹25.1 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr |
14
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹29 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
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Senior Principal Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹14
Lakhs to ₹50.5
Lakhs for
9 years of experience to 21 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
23 latest salaries received
from Senior Principal Scientist.
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Latest annual salaries shared by Senior Principal Scientists
6d ago
Intonation Research Laboratories
Senior Principal Scientist
16 years exp.
1w ago
Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research
Senior Principal Scientist
24 years exp.
2w ago
Maxima Solutions
Senior Principal Scientist
10 years exp.
2w ago
Camlin Fine Sciences
Senior Principal Scientist
16 years exp.
3w ago
EXTROVIS
Senior Principal Scientist
13 years exp.
3w ago
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Senior Principal Scientist
19 years exp.
3w ago
Neovant Therapeutics
Senior Principal Scientist
10 years exp.
3w ago
Escientia Advanced Sciences
Senior Principal Scientist
11 years exp.
3w ago
Innovassynth Technologies
Senior Principal Scientist
19 years exp.
4w ago
Aurobindo Pharma
Senior Principal Scientist
21 years exp.
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19 yrs
exp.
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₹29.7 L/yr - ₹37.9 L/yr | |
20 yrs
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₹40.5 L/yr - ₹51.8 L/yr | |
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4 yrs
exp.
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₹13.1 L/yr - ₹16.7 L/yr | |
11 yrs
exp.
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₹0.9 L/yr - ₹1.2 L/yr | |
Senior Principal Scientist Jobs in India
Senior Principal Scientist
· 10-15 years
Piramal Pharma Limited
Navi Mumbai
Senior Principal Scientist
· 8-12 years
Piramal Pharma Limited
Chennai
Senior Principal Scientist
· 5-7 years
Piramal Pharmasolutions
Chennai
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exp.
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| ₹6.2 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
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years
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| ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr |
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years
exp.
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| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr |
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Top skills for Senior Principal Scientist
Senior Principal Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Mumbai
Senior Principal Scientist
9 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹18.4 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Principal Scientist
9 -
23
years
exp.
| ₹14.4 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Principal Scientist
9 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹17.5 L/yr - ₹95 L/yr |
Ahmedabad
Senior Principal Scientist
10 -
20
years
exp.
| ₹15.5 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
Navi Mumbai
Senior Principal Scientist
13 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹30.6 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
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Senior Principal Scientist Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Pharma
Senior Principal Scientist
10 -
24
years
exp.
| ₹15.8 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr |
Clinical Research
Senior Principal Scientist
9 -
23
years
exp.
| ₹13.5 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
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Biotech & Life sciences
Senior Principal Scientist
9 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹16.2 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO
Senior Principal Scientist
12 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹9.5 L/yr - ₹25.1 L/yr |
Biotechnology
Senior Principal Scientist
9 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹11 L/yr - ₹28 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 ₹14.0 Lakhs to ₹50.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 23 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 - ₹41.1 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 ₹14.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.2L 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?
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹40.0 Lakhs to 50.5 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹20.0 Lakhs to 25.1 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹12.5 Lakhs to 24.5 Lakhs per year
- Ghaziabad - ₹14.0 Lakhs to 14.0 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.
- Project Management
- Troubleshooting
- Analytical Chemistry
- Healthcare
- Research
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