Senior Scientist
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₹5.5 Lakhs - ₹23 Lakhs
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Filter salaries bySenior Scientist Salary in Healthcare in India (Updated 2025)
based on 91
latest salaries
• updated:
28 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Senior Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
4
years
(3
salaries)
|  ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
5
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹4.9 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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6
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹6.4 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
7
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
8
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
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Senior Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹5.5
Lakhs to ₹23
Lakhs for
4 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
91 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.
(68
salaries)
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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Quality Assurance
Senior Scientist Salary
10 - 13
years
exp.
(4
salaries)
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
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Senior Scientist
9 years exp.
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Senior Scientist
9 years exp.
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Senior Scientist
13 years exp.
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Senior Scientist
9 years exp.
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Alkem Laboratories
Senior Scientist
10 years exp.
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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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yrs
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(28 salaries)
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₹13.4 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr | |
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14
yrs
exp.
(26 salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr | |
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17
yrs
exp.
(23 salaries)
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₹10.2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr | |
8 -
10
yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹3.8 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr | |
13 -
20
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹80 L/yr - ₹96 L/yr | |
2 -
7
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹6.4 L/yr | |
10 -
13
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹7 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr | |
6 -
15
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹9.2 L/yr - ₹14.7 L/yr | |
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9 -
12
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹8.5 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr | |
15 -
17
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹61.8 L/yr - ₹68.3 L/yr | |
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· 3-6 years
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· 4-8 years
Sandoz
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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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 In Other 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 ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹23.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 91 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 ₹5.5 Lakhs per year (₹45.8k 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?
- 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?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹4.9 Lakhs to 96.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹8.0 Lakhs to 23.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹3.8 Lakhs to 21.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹3.8 Lakhs to 15.6 Lakhs per year
- Navsari - ₹9.2 Lakhs to 9.2 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 43 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Java
- Machine Learning
- C++
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