Senior Research Chemist
Annual salary range
₹3.1 Lakhs - ₹7.5 Lakhs
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Experience wise Senior Research Chemist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
2
years
(4
salaries)
|  ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr |
3
years
(42
salaries)
| ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr |
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4
years
(40
salaries)
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr |
5
years
(42
salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr |
6
years
(14
salaries)
| ₹4.7 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr |
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Senior Research Chemist Salary in
India ranges between ₹3.1
Lakhs to ₹7.5
Lakhs for
2 years of experience to 7 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
144 latest salaries received
from Senior Research Chemist.
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Senior Research Chemist salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
Senior Research Chemist Salary
2 - 6
years
exp.
(95
salaries)
| ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr |
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Senior Research Chemist Salary
3 - 6
years
exp.
(14
salaries)
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹6.8 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Senior Research Chemists
3d ago
SAI Life Sciences
Senior Research Chemist
4 years exp.
4d ago
SAI Life Sciences
Senior Research Chemist
5 years exp.
5d ago
SAI Life Sciences
Senior Research Chemist
5 years exp.
5d ago
SAI Life Sciences
Senior Research Chemist
4 years exp.
1w ago
TCG Lifesciences
Senior Research Chemist
5 years exp.
1w ago
SAI Life Sciences
Senior Research Chemist
3 years exp.
1w ago
SAI Life Sciences
Senior Research Chemist
5 years exp.
1w ago
Chemveda Life Sciences
Senior Research Chemist
4 years exp.
1w ago
SAI Life Sciences
Senior Research Chemist
3 years exp.
2w ago
Chemveda Life Sciences
Senior Research Chemist
3 years exp.
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3 -
6
yrs
exp.
(97 salaries)
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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹7.9 L/yr | |
2 -
5
yrs
exp.
(18 salaries)
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₹2.9 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr | |
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4 -
6
yrs
exp.
(12 salaries)
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr | |
3 -
7
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹8.9 L/yr | |
0 -
4
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹5.9 L/yr | |
7 -
8
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹6.1 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr | |
2 -
3
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹3.8 L/yr | |
5 -
6
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr | |
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2 -
3
yrs
exp.
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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr | |
3 yrs
exp.
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr | |
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2 -
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years
exp.
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| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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| ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
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1 -
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years
exp.
(3.1k salaries)
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
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2 -
11
years
exp.
(26k salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr |
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1 -
5
years
exp.
(7 salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
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TCG Lifesciences
Senior Research Chemist
• posted on 22 Aug 2019
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Team workers are very friendly and cooperating. Job security is good, salary is average, work environment is good
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Dislikes
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Senior Research Chemist
• posted on 30 Oct 2020
Likes
Good work environment and culture. Teammates are very supportive and the management is good. Employee friendly environment.
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Dislikes
...here. There is a lot of politics and management doesn’t address our issues. Appraisals are horrible and they don’t give salary hike and bonus every year.Career growth is very slow.
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Senior Research Chemist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Research Chemist
3 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr |
Kolkata
Senior Research Chemist
3 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr |
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Pune
Senior Research Chemist
3 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹5.3 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr |
Bhiwadi
Senior Research Chemist
5 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr |
Visakhapatnam
Senior Research Chemist
4 -
5
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr |
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Senior Research Chemist Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Biotech & Life sciences
Senior Research Chemist
3 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.7 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr |
Clinical Research
Senior Research Chemist
3 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr |
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Manufacturing
Senior Research Chemist
3 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr |
Chemicals / Agri Inputs
Senior Research Chemist
3 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr |
Agro Chemicals
Senior Research Chemist
3 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Research Chemist Salaries
What is the salary of a Senior Research Chemist in India?
Salary for a Senior Research Chemist in India ranges between ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹7.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 144 latest salaries received from various Senior Research Chemists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Senior Research Chemists?
- TCG Lifesciences Senior Research Chemist Salary - ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
- SAI Life Sciences Senior Research Chemist Salary - ₹5.9 Lakhs per year
- NACL Industries Senior Research Chemist Salary - ₹5.1 Lakhs per year
- Laxai Life Sciences Senior Research Chemist Salary - ₹4.2 Lakhs per year
- EXTROVIS Senior Research Chemist Salary - ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Senior Research Chemist in India?
Average starting Salary for Senior Research Chemist in India is around ₹3.1 Lakhs per year (₹25.8k per month). 2 years of minimum experience is required to be a Senior Research Chemist.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Research Chemist in India?
Highest salary that a Senior Research Chemist can earn is ₹7.9 Lakhs per year (₹65.8k per month).
What are the top paying industries for Senior Research Chemist in India?
- Chemicals - ₹2.3 Lakhs to 13.5 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - ₹2.4 Lakhs to 9.5 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 9.0 Lakhs per year
- Agro Chemicals - ₹3.4 Lakhs to 6.2 Lakhs per year
- Biotechnology - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 6.6 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Senior Research Chemist in India?
- Pune - ₹6.8 Lakhs to 7.7 Lakhs per year
- Visakhapatnam - ₹5.5 Lakhs to 6.7 Lakhs per year
- Kolkata - ₹3.3 Lakhs to 7.6 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 8.9 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 6.5 Lakhs per year
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