Senior Scientist
Annual salary range
₹4.7 Lakhs - ₹27.5 Lakhs
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Filter salaries bySenior Scientist Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 2.2k
latest salaries
• updated:
5 Mar 2025
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Experience wise Senior Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
3
years
(14
salaries)
|  ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
4
years
(182
salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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5
years
(224
salaries)
| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
6
years
(233
salaries)
| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
7
years
(225
salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Senior Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹4.7
Lakhs to ₹27.5
Lakhs for
3 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
2.2k 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
3 - 15
years
exp.
(1.5k
salaries)
| ₹4.7 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Senior Scientist Salary
4 - 15
years
exp.
(115
salaries)
| ₹4.7 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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Senior Scientist
9 years exp.
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Senior Scientist
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Senior Scientist
7 years exp.
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9 years exp.
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Senior Scientist
7 years exp.
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3 -
11
yrs
exp.
(229 salaries)
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₹4.7 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr | |
3 -
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yrs
exp.
(199 salaries)
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr | |
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13
yrs
exp.
(112 salaries)
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₹6.3 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr | |
3 -
10
yrs
exp.
(96 salaries)
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₹3.4 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr | |
1 -
8
yrs
exp.
(73 salaries)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr | |
6 -
13
yrs
exp.
(51 salaries)
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₹5.9 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | |
3 -
7
yrs
exp.
(34 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr | |
6 -
18
yrs
exp.
(33 salaries)
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₹17 L/yr - ₹42.5 L/yr | |
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2 -
12
yrs
exp.
(31 salaries)
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₹11.9 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
8 -
23
yrs
exp.
(29 salaries)
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₹16 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr | |
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· 2-4 years
University of Cambridge
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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| ₹3 L/yr - ₹20.8 L/yr |
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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 By 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 ₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹27.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 2.2k 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 ₹4.7 Lakhs per year (₹39.2k per month). 3 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?
- 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 - ₹4.5 Lakhs to 45.0 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 38 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
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