Senior Scientist
Annual salary range
₹6 Lakhs - ₹32 Lakhs
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Filter salaries bySenior Scientist Salary in Manufacturing in India
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latest salaries
• updated:
23 Jan 2025
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Experience wise Senior Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
3
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr |
4
years
(10
salaries)
| ₹7.2 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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5
years
(21
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
6
years
(17
salaries)
| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
7
years
(24
salaries)
| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr |
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Senior Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹6
Lakhs to ₹32
Lakhs for
3 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
265 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.
(188
salaries)
| ₹6.2 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
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Quality Assurance
Senior Scientist Salary
10 - 15
years
exp.
(6
salaries)
| ₹13 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
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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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3 -
5
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹7 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr | |
7 -
15
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹23 L/yr - ₹24.5 L/yr | |
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10 -
12
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr | |
13 -
18
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr | |
5 -
14
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹17.5 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr | |
3 -
12
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹1 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr | |
12 -
18
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹17.6 L/yr - ₹22.4 L/yr | |
2 -
7
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹5 L/yr - ₹6.4 L/yr | |
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15 -
20
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹14.4 L/yr - ₹18.4 L/yr | |
10 -
16
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹12 L/yr - ₹14.4 L/yr | |
Senior Scientist Jobs in India
Senior Scientist
· 4-8 years
Sandoz
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Scientist
· 5-10 years
Aditya Birla Insulators
Mumbai
Senior Scientist
· 10-20 years
Nivagen Pharma (india)
Ahmedabad
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Pidilite Industries
Senior Officer
• posted on 04 Jan 2019
Likes
i love the fact that i am a part of a team that markets reliable, high quality products.
- Salary - Good+4 more
Dislikes
Compensation is decent, but growth is slow.
Inventia Healthcare
Senior Scientist
• posted on 06 Jul 2024
Likes
Flexible work hours, On time salary, HR team support
- Work-life balance - Excellent
Dislikes
Favourism to the peoples close to management, No future vision, Company started almost 35 years back but no global footprints, Peoples working with their own set of mind and no one bothers about timelines. So many peoples taking advantage of ‘Koun Puchta hain haha’ attitude.
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Pidilite Industries
Scientist
• posted on 26 May 2022
Likes
Great Organization to either learn or to settle down. Friendly work culture and good work life balance.
- Skill development - Excellent+2 more
Dislikes
Pay grade and increment isn't great. A bit of office politics remains just as every other Indian company aspiring to be a MNC.
read moreMondelez International
Scientist
• posted on 11 Jan 2025
Likes
The company has great office in thane and has good worklife balance and very good salary.
read more- Salary - Good+1 more
Dislikes
You're made to work in pilot plant without any support and its equivalent to hard manual labour. Favoratism in promotion and growth. Accomplishments are overlooked and only pleasing manager is rewarded.
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Senior Scientist Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.9 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Scientist
3 -
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 |
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 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
Biotechnology
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5.9 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 |
Analytics & KPO
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹26.5 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 ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 265 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
- 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 ₹6.0 Lakhs per year (₹50.0k 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 ₹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 - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Senior Scientist in India?
- Navi Mumbai - ₹5.4 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹4.1 Lakhs to 54.7 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 32.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹6.1 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹5.2 Lakhs to 23.0 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 45 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Java
- Machine Learning
- C++
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