Senior Scientist
Annual salary range
₹4.2 Lakhs - ₹26 Lakhs
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latest salaries
• updated:
15 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Senior Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
4
years
(4
salaries)
|  ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
5
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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6
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
7
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹6.2 L/yr - ₹15.3 L/yr |
8
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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Senior Scientist Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹4.2
Lakhs to ₹26
Lakhs for
4 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
60 latest salaries received
from Senior Scientist.
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Senior Scientist salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
Senior Scientist Salary
4 - 15
years
exp.
(43
salaries)
| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Senior Scientist Salary
11 - 14
years
exp.
(3
salaries)
| ₹6.6 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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Senior Scientist
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Senior Scientist
9 years exp.
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Senior Scientist
9 years exp.
2d ago
BioGenex Life Sciences
Senior Scientist
13 years exp.
2d ago
Biocon Limited
Senior Scientist
9 years exp.
2d ago
Alkem Laboratories
Senior Scientist
10 years exp.
2d ago
Godrej Consumer Products
Senior Scientist
7 years exp.
2d ago
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
Senior Scientist
9 years exp.
2d ago
Kawman Pharma
Senior Scientist
7 years exp.
2d ago
Rich Products & Solutions
Senior Scientist
14 years exp.
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₹5.6 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr | |
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₹8.7 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr | |
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₹25.2 L/yr - ₹32.2 L/yr | |
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹7.1 L/yr | |
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₹10.2 L/yr - ₹13.1 L/yr | |
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₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr | |
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₹11 L/yr - ₹14.1 L/yr | |
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10 yrs
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₹13 L/yr - ₹16.6 L/yr | |
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· 4-8 years
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Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Scientist
· 2-4 years
University of Cambridge
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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Senior Scientist Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Scientist
4 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.8 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6.8 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr |
Navi Mumbai
Senior Scientist
4 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6.3 L/yr - ₹26.3 L/yr |
Pune
Senior Scientist
4 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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Senior Scientist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Pharma
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
Biotechnology
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹18.6 L/yr |
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Biotech & Life sciences
Senior Scientist
4 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5.3 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
Clinical Research
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6.3 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Scientist Salaries
What is the salary of a Senior Scientist in India?
Salary for a Senior Scientist in India ranges between ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 60 latest salaries received from various Senior Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Senior Scientists?
- SABIC Senior Scientist Salary - ₹33.0 Lakhs per year
- TCS Senior Scientist Salary - ₹32.2 Lakhs per year
- Hindustan Unilever Senior Scientist Salary - ₹30.2 Lakhs per year
- Mondelez International Senior Scientist Salary - ₹27.5 Lakhs per year
- Aurobindo Pharma Senior Scientist Salary - ₹20.4 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Senior Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Senior Scientist in India is around ₹4.2 Lakhs per year (₹35.0k per month). 4 years of minimum experience is required to be a Senior Scientist.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Scientist in India?
Highest salary that a Senior Scientist can earn is ₹42.5 Lakhs per year (₹3.5L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Senior Scientist in India?
- Pharma - ₹6.5 Lakhs to 26.0 Lakhs per year
- Healthcare - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 12.5 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹6.2 Lakhs to 16.0 Lakhs per year
- Biotechnology - ₹6.4 Lakhs to 8.0 Lakhs per year
- Non-Profit - ₹4.2 Lakhs to 6.7 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Senior Scientist in India?
- Pune - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹4.1 Lakhs to 54.7 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹1.3 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 33.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.8 Lakhs to 96.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Senior Scientist?
These are the top skills of a Senior Scientist based on 59 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Java
- Machine Learning
- C++
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