Senior Scientist
Annual salary range
₹18 Lakhs - ₹35 Lakhs
Moderate Confidence 
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Filter salaries bySenior Scientist Salary in Defence & Aerospace in India
based on 11
latest salaries
• updated:
9 Sep 2023
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Experience wise Senior Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
6
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹21 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
8
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹19 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
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10
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹20 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
12
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹20.2 L/yr |
14
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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Senior Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹18
Lakhs to ₹35
Lakhs for
6 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
11 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
8 - 15
years
exp.
(4
salaries)
| ₹19 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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Engineering - Software & QA
Senior Scientist Salary
10 - 12
years
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
| ₹16.2 L/yr - ₹29.9 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Senior Scientists
2d ago
Sandoz
Senior Scientist
12 years exp.
2d ago
Mac Chem
Senior Scientist
9 years exp.
2d ago
Vimta Labs
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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8 -
20
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹19 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr | |
3 -
14
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹12.6 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr | |
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2 -
15
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹13 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr | |
10 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹20.7 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr | |
10 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹26.6 L/yr - ₹33.9 L/yr | |
6 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹18.9 L/yr - ₹24.2 L/yr | |
9 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹31.9 L/yr - ₹40.7 L/yr | |
7 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹6.8 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr | |
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10 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹21.6 L/yr - ₹27.6 L/yr | |
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2 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹16.2 L/yr - ₹20.7 L/yr | |
Senior Scientist Jobs in India
Senior Scientist
· 5-10 years
Aditya Birla Insulators
Mumbai
Senior Scientist
· 6-8 years
Chr. Hansen India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Scientist
· 5-8 years
Banyan Sustainable Waste Management Pvt Ltd
₹18
L/yr
- ₹24
L/yr
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Similar Designation Salaries for Senior Scientist
| Designations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research Scientist Salary
1 -
13
years
exp.
(24 salaries)
| ₹7.8 L/yr - ₹21.8 L/yr |
Principal Scientist Salary
14 -
20
years
exp.
(8 salaries)
| ₹18 L/yr - ₹80 L/yr |
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Scientist Salary
1 -
12
years
exp.
(95 salaries)
| ₹8.1 L/yr - ₹35.1 L/yr |
Senior Executive Salary
2 -
11
years
exp.
(861 salaries)
| ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Senior Manager Salary
6 -
19
years
exp.
(788 salaries)
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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Top skills for Senior Scientist
Senior Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
Navi Mumbai
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr |
Chennai
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr |
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Senior Scientist Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Pharma
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr |
Biotechnology
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr |
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Clinical Research
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr |
Biotech & Life sciences
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹27.5 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 ₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 11 latest salaries received from various Senior Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Senior Scientists?
- SABIC Senior Scientist Salary - ₹32.4 Lakhs per year
- TCS Senior Scientist Salary - ₹32.2 Lakhs per year
- Mondelez International Senior Scientist Salary - ₹27.9 Lakhs per year
- Aurobindo Pharma Senior Scientist Salary - ₹20.4 Lakhs per year
- Johnson & Johnson 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 ₹18.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.5L per month). 6 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 ₹41.0 Lakhs per year (₹3.4L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Senior Scientist in India?
- Chemicals - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 38.0 Lakhs per year
- Pharma - ₹1.3 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - ₹3.6 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
- Biotechnology - ₹4.7 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Senior Scientist in India?
- New Delhi - ₹40.0 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹20.0 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹20.0 Lakhs to 26.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹12.6 Lakhs to 35.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹13.0 Lakhs to 13.0 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 21 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Java
- Machine Learning
- Healthcare
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