Senior Scientist
Annual salary range
₹5 Lakhs - ₹22 Lakhs
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Filter salaries bySenior Scientist Salary in Pharma in India
based on 726
latest salaries
• updated:
19 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Senior Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
3
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹7.7 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr |
4
years
(53
salaries)
| ₹3.9 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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5
years
(65
salaries)
| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr |
6
years
(60
salaries)
| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹24.5 L/yr |
7
years
(59
salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹12.2 L/yr |
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Senior Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹5
Lakhs to ₹22
Lakhs for
3 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
726 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.
(545
salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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Healthcare & Life Sciences
Senior Scientist Salary
4 - 15
years
exp.
(49
salaries)
| ₹5.3 L/yr - ₹21.5 L/yr |
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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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(66 salaries)
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₹4.4 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
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yrs
exp.
(29 salaries)
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18
yrs
exp.
(28 salaries)
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₹13.4 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr | |
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15
yrs
exp.
(24 salaries)
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₹15 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr | 1 job opening |
5 -
14
yrs
exp.
(23 salaries)
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | |
8 -
17
yrs
exp.
(23 salaries)
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₹10.2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr | |
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5 -
15
yrs
exp.
(22 salaries)
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₹12.5 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr | |
4 -
8
yrs
exp.
(13 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr | |
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· 6-11 years
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Senior Scientist
· 3-6 years
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Scientist
· 4-8 years
Sandoz
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr |
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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
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 |
|---|---|
Biotechnology
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹18.6 L/yr |
Biotech & Life sciences
Senior Scientist
4 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5.3 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
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Clinical Research
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6.3 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
Healthcare / Pharma
Senior Scientist
4 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹22 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 ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 726 latest salaries received from various Senior Scientists across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Senior Scientists?
- TCS Senior Scientist Salary - ₹32.2 Lakhs per year
- SABIC Senior Scientist Salary - ₹31.4 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 ₹5.0 Lakhs per year (₹41.7k 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 ₹40.0 Lakhs per year (₹3.3L 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?
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹1.3 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Ahmedabad - ₹3.2 Lakhs to 22.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹4.1 Lakhs to 29.0 Lakhs per year
- Navi Mumbai - ₹5.4 Lakhs to 24.5 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹4.1 Lakhs to 27.0 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 42 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Java
- Machine Learning
- C++
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