Senior Research Scientist
Annual salary range
₹4.6 Lakhs - ₹37 Lakhs
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Experience wise Senior Research Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
4
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹5.1 L/yr - ₹5.1 L/yr |
5
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹4.8 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
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6
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹5.4 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr |
7
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr |
8
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Senior Research Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹4.6
Lakhs to ₹37
Lakhs for
4 years of experience to 16 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
43 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 - 15
years
exp.
(23
salaries)
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr |
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Data Science & Analytics
Senior Research Scientist Salary
12 - 13
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹33.3 L/yr - ₹42.6 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Senior Research Scientists
2d ago
PI Industries
Senior Research Scientist
11 years exp.
3d ago
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Senior Research Scientist
13 years exp.
3d ago
Mankind Pharma
Senior Research Scientist
11 years exp.
3d ago
Fresenius Kabi
Senior Research Scientist
5 years exp.
3d ago
Venus Remedies
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
Alembic Pharmaceuticals
Senior Research Scientist
11 years exp.
4d ago
Laxai Life Sciences
Senior Research Scientist
5 years exp.
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7 -
10
yrs
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₹6.6 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr | |
5 -
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yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹25.5 L/yr - ₹44.1 L/yr | |
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3 -
6
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹9 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr | |
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15 -
18
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹10.4 L/yr - ₹13.3 L/yr | |
1 -
16
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹3.7 L/yr - ₹11.4 L/yr | |
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6 -
12
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹8.6 L/yr - ₹12.1 L/yr | |
5 -
7
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr | |
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3 -
14
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹9.9 L/yr | |
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6 -
7
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹5.1 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr | |
3 -
4
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr | |
Senior Research Scientist Jobs in India
Senior Research Scientist
· 9-12 years
Intas
Ahmedabad
Senior Research Scientist
· 8-15 years
APOTEX PHARMACHEM INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Research Scientist
· 3-6 years
Piramal Pharma Limited
Mumbai
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|---|---|
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1 -
13
years
exp.
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| ₹1.1 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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2 -
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years
exp.
(218 salaries)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr |
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Senior Research Fellow Salary
1 -
7
years
exp.
(3.5k salaries)
| ₹2.6 L/yr - ₹6.6 L/yr |
Senior Scientist Salary
3 -
15
years
exp.
(2.2k salaries)
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr |
Associate Scientist Salary
2 -
11
years
exp.
(15 salaries)
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹24.8 L/yr |
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Top skills for Senior Research Scientist
Senior Research Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹22.6 L/yr |
Mumbai
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹22.6 L/yr |
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹22.6 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹22.6 L/yr |
Vadodara
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹22.6 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.
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹22.6 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹22.6 L/yr |
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Biotech & Life sciences
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹22.6 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹22.6 L/yr |
Biotechnology
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹22.6 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 ₹4.6 Lakhs to ₹37.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 43 latest salaries received from various Senior Research Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Senior Research Scientists?
- Glenmark Life Sciences Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹22.8 Lakhs per year
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹22.4 Lakhs per year
- Lupin Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹20.8 Lakhs per year
- Reliance Industries Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹18.6 Lakhs per year
- Himalaya Wellness Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹18.6 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 ₹4.6 Lakhs per year (₹38.3k 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?
- Chemicals - ₹2.5 Lakhs to 96.0 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Biotechnology - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 18.5 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?
- Kolkata - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 37.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 11.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹3.7 Lakhs to 8.8 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 16 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Troubleshooting
- Analytical Chemistry
- Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
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