Senior Research Scientist
Annual salary range
₹7.7 Lakhs - ₹16.5 Lakhs
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Filter salaries bySenior Research Scientist Salary in Biotechnology in India
based on 275
latest salaries
• updated:
18 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Senior Research Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
4
years
(5
salaries)
|  ₹9.6 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr |
5
years
(8
salaries)
| ₹11.5 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr |
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6
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
7
years
(10
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
8
years
(11
salaries)
| ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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Senior Research Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹7.7
Lakhs to ₹16.5
Lakhs for
4 years of experience to 16 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
275 latest salaries received
from Senior Research Scientist.
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Senior Research Scientist salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
Senior Research Scientist Salary
4 - 16
years
exp.
(241
salaries)
| ₹7.6 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr |
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Senior Research Scientist Salary
10 - 13
years
exp.
(10
salaries)
| ₹8.6 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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11 years exp.
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Senior Research Scientist
13 years exp.
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Senior Research Scientist
11 years exp.
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Senior Research Scientist
5 years exp.
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Senior Research Scientist
6 years exp.
4d ago
Aurigene Oncology Limited
Senior Research Scientist
9 years exp.
4d ago
Walter Bushnell
Senior Research Scientist
14 years exp.
4d ago
Alembic Pharmaceuticals
Senior Research Scientist
9 years exp.
4d ago
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Senior Research Scientist
11 years exp.
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Laxai Life Sciences
Senior Research Scientist
5 years exp.
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₹6 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr | |
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Senior Research Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.8 L/yr - ₹15.4 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.9 L/yr - ₹24.5 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
Vadodara
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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Senior Research Scientist Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Pharma
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.8 L/yr - ₹18.9 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.8 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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Biotech & Life sciences
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹19.8 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5.1 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr |
Healthcare / Pharma
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Research Scientist Salaries
What is the salary of a Senior Research Scientist in India?
Salary for a Senior Research Scientist in India ranges between ₹7.7 Lakhs to ₹16.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 275 latest salaries received from various Senior Research Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Senior Research Scientists?
- Alivus Life Sciences Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹22.7 Lakhs per year
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹22.6 Lakhs per year
- Lupin Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹20.8 Lakhs per year
- Himalaya Wellness Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹19.1 Lakhs per year
- Reliance Industries Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹18.4 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Senior Research Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Senior Research Scientist in India is around ₹7.7 Lakhs per year (₹64.2k per month). 4 years of minimum experience is required to be a Senior Research Scientist.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Research Scientist in India?
Highest salary that a Senior Research Scientist can earn is ₹26.0 Lakhs per year (₹2.2L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Senior Research Scientist in India?
- Biotechnology - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 19.1 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Agro Chemicals - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 17.3 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 62.0 Lakhs per year
- Healthcare - ₹2.5 Lakhs to 38.9 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Senior Research Scientist in India?
- Noida - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 18.3 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹4.8 Lakhs to 19.1 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹8.0 Lakhs to 20.2 Lakhs per year
- Vadodara - ₹7.1 Lakhs to 15.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹7.4 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Senior Research Scientist?
These are the top skills of a Senior Research Scientist based on 13 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
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- Analytical Chemistry
- Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
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