Senior Research Scientist
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₹5.6 Lakhs - ₹22.6 Lakhs
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Filter salaries bySenior Research Scientist Salary in India (Updated 2025)
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Senior Research Scientist Salary in India ranges between ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹22.6 Lakhs for 4 years of experience to 16 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 2.7k latest salaries received from Senior Research...
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₹10 L/yr - ₹16.3 L/yr | |
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PI Industries
Senior Research Scientist
11 years exp.
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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Senior Research Scientist
13 years exp.
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Senior Research Scientist
11 years exp.
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Fresenius Kabi
Senior Research Scientist
5 years exp.
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Venus Remedies
Senior Research Scientist
6 years exp.
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Aurigene Oncology Limited
Senior Research Scientist
9 years exp.
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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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Senior Research Scientist salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
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4
years
(101
salaries)
| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹26.7 L/yr |
5
years
(174
salaries)
| ₹4.1 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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6
years
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| ₹5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
7
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(258
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| ₹5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
8
years
(294
salaries)
| ₹5.8 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
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Pune
Senior Research Scientist
· 15-17 years
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Chennai
Senior Research Scientist
· 2-5 years
Kaplan Test Prep
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Senior Research Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Research Scientist
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| ₹6 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
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| ₹5.8 L/yr - ₹15.4 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
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| ₹5.9 L/yr - ₹24.5 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
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exp.
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
Vadodara
Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr |
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Senior Research Scientist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
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Pharma Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹5.9 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr |
Manufacturing Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
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| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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Biotech & Life sciences Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹19.9 L/yr |
Analytics & KPO Senior Research Scientist
4 -
16
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exp.
| ₹5.1 L/yr - ₹12.8 L/yr |
Healthcare / Pharma Senior Research Scientist
4 -
15
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| ₹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 ₹5.6 Lakhs to ₹22.6 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 2.7k latest salaries received from various Senior Research Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Senior Research Scientists?
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹23.1 Lakhs per year
- Alivus Life Sciences Senior Research Scientist Salary - ₹22.7 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 ₹5.6 Lakhs per year (₹46.7k 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 ₹30.6 Lakhs per year (₹2.6L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Senior Research Scientist in India?
- Chemicals - ₹2.5 Lakhs to 96.0 Lakhs per year
- 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
What are the top paying cities for Senior Research Scientist in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹2.2 Lakhs to 120.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 54.7 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹2.9 Lakhs to 37.0 Lakhs per year
- Vadodara - ₹4.2 Lakhs to 22.1 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹4.2 Lakhs to 150.0 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 9 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Analytical Chemistry
- Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
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