Senior Scientist
Annual salary range
₹4.8 Lakhs - ₹24.5 Lakhs
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Experience wise Senior Scientist salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
3
years
(11
salaries)
|  ₹5.8 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
4
years
(102
salaries)
| ₹4.8 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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5
years
(133
salaries)
| ₹4.9 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
6
years
(167
salaries)
| ₹4.8 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
7
years
(148
salaries)
| ₹4.8 L/yr - ₹24.5 L/yr |
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Senior Scientist Salary in
India ranges between ₹4.8
Lakhs to ₹24.5
Lakhs for
3 years of experience to 15 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
1.5k latest salaries received
from Senior Scientist.
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Latest annual salaries shared by Senior Scientists
2d ago
Inventia Healthcare
Senior Scientist
12 years exp.
2d ago
Biocon Limited
Senior Scientist
6 years exp.
2d ago
Alkem Laboratories
Senior Scientist
11 years exp.
3d ago
NED Energy
Senior Scientist
8 years exp.
3d ago
Curateq Biologics
Senior Scientist
15 years exp.
3d ago
Biocon Limited
Senior Scientist
8 years exp.
3d ago
IQVIA
Senior Scientist
10 years exp.
3d ago
Anthem Biosciences
Senior Scientist
9 years exp.
3d ago
Fortune Biotech
Senior Scientist
12 years exp.
4d ago
Dr. Reddy's
Senior Scientist
13 years exp.
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11
yrs
exp.
(182 salaries)
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₹4.7 L/yr - ₹10.1 L/yr | |
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yrs
exp.
(128 salaries)
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₹3.9 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr | |
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13
yrs
exp.
(97 salaries)
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₹6.3 L/yr - ₹12.9 L/yr | |
3 -
10
yrs
exp.
(64 salaries)
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₹4 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr | |
1 -
8
yrs
exp.
(62 salaries)
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr | |
5 -
14
yrs
exp.
(58 salaries)
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₹6.7 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
4 -
7
yrs
exp.
(25 salaries)
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₹5 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr | |
1 -
12
yrs
exp.
(24 salaries)
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₹11 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | |
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1 -
14
yrs
exp.
(23 salaries)
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₹11.5 L/yr - ₹26.3 L/yr | |
9 -
16
yrs
exp.
(22 salaries)
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₹13.2 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | 2 job openings |
Senior Scientist Jobs in India
Senior Scientist
· 2-7 years
Novartis Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Scientist
· 5-10 years
Aditya Birla Insulators
Mumbai
Senior Scientist
· 5-8 years
Banyan Sustainable Waste Management Pvt Ltd
₹18
L/yr
- ₹24
L/yr
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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exp.
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| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr |
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years
exp.
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| ₹3 L/yr - ₹20.9 L/yr |
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Biocon Biologics
Senior Executive
• posted on 31 Oct 2024
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Yes it's good opportunity to me
Biocon Limited
Senior Scientist
• posted on 22 Mar 2022
Likes
Organization policy and job security is good. With life balance at work and Home
Dislikes
Some policies and compensation vary department to department
Biocon Research
Senior Executive
• posted on 28 Jul 2024
Likes
Learning skills,salary and benefits , peaceful environment
Dislikes
Work culture , appraisal, partiality,no appreciation
Dr. Reddy's
Senior Executive
• posted on 25 Sep 2022
Dislikes
Industry Politics and Caste feelings
Alkem Laboratories
Senior Officer
• posted on 29 Dec 2023
Likes
1. Great Co-workers 2. Work Environment 3. Good Benefits 4. Interesting Work 5. Good Pay 6. Work-Life Balance 7. Flexible Work Schedule 8. Company Culture 9. Fast-Paced Environment 10. Smart People
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1. Long hours 2. Low Pay 3. Management 4. Inflexible Work Schedule 5. Few Career Opportunities 6. Poor Company Culture 7. Few Training Opportunities 8. Little Fun
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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 - ₹28 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹28 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 - ₹28 L/yr |
Pune
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹28 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 - ₹28 L/yr |
Biotechnology
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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Clinical Research
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
Biotech & Life sciences
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Senior Scientist
3 -
15
years
exp.
| ₹4.6 L/yr - ₹28 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 ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹24.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 1.5k 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 - ₹31.7 Lakhs per year
- Mondelez International Senior Scientist Salary - ₹27.9 Lakhs per year
- Aurobindo Pharma Senior Scientist Salary - ₹20.4 Lakhs per year
- Johnson & Johnson 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 ₹4.8 Lakhs per year (₹40.0k 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 ₹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 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Clinical Research - ₹3.6 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
- Biotechnology - ₹4.2 Lakhs to 36.0 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 19 jobs posted by employers.
- SQL
- Python
- Java
- Machine Learning
- C++
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