Senior Scientist
Annual salary range
₹4.6 Lakhs - ₹27.5 Lakhs
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Senior Scientist Salary in India ranges between ₹4.6 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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TCS Senior Scientist Salary
6 years exp |  | |
SABIC Senior Scientist Salary
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| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
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11
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(234 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr | |
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9
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(201 salaries)
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr | |
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13
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(114 salaries)
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₹6.3 L/yr - ₹12.3 L/yr | |
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10
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(93 salaries)
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₹3.4 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr | |
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8
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(75 salaries)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr | |
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13
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(51 salaries)
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₹5.9 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | |
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7
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(34 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr | |
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18
yrs
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(33 salaries)
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₹17 L/yr - ₹42.5 L/yr | |
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12
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(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 | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Senior Scientists
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Sandoz
Senior Scientist
12 years exp.
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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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Senior Scientist salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
3
years
(14
salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
4
years
(185
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
(227
salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Senior Scientist Jobs in India
Senior Scientist
· 8-13 years
Uber
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Scientist
· 3-6 years
Eli Lilly and Company
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Scientist
· 2-4 years
University of Cambridge
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr |
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| ₹3 L/yr - ₹20.8 L/yr |
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Senior Executive
• posted on 29 Sep 2024
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• posted on 28 Jul 2024
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• posted on 01 Oct 2023
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- Skill development - Good
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Biocon Biologics
Senior Executive
• posted on 31 Oct 2024
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Senior Executive
• posted on 13 Jun 2019
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Senior Scientist Salary By 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.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6.8 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
Navi Mumbai
Senior Scientist
4 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6.3 L/yr - ₹26.3 L/yr |
Chennai
Senior Scientist
4 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
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Senior Scientist Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Pharma Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5.1 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.
| ₹5.4 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
Clinical Research Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹16 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 ₹4.6 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?
- TCS Senior Scientist Salary - ₹31.0 Lakhs per year
- SABIC Senior Scientist Salary - ₹28.4 Lakhs per year
- Mondelez International Senior Scientist Salary - ₹25.8 Lakhs per year
- Johnson & Johnson Senior Scientist Salary - ₹19.5 Lakhs per year
- Reliance Industries Senior Scientist Salary - ₹16.6 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Senior Scientist in India?
Average starting Salary for Senior Scientist in India is around ₹4.6 Lakhs per year (₹38.3k 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 ₹55.8 Lakhs per year (₹4.7L 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 130.0 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - ₹3.6 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
- Biotechnology - ₹4.0 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 130.0 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 39 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- SQL
- Java
- Linux Administration
- Machine Learning
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