Senior Scientist
Annual salary range
₹4.8 Lakhs - ₹24 Lakhs
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Filter salaries bySenior Scientist Salary in Research & Development Department in India (Updated 2025)
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4 Apr 2025
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Senior Scientist Salary in India ranges between ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹24 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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| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
4 -
15
yrs
exp.
(22 salaries)
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₹10.5 L/yr - ₹19.5 L/yr | |
8 -
17
yrs
exp.
(22 salaries)
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₹10.2 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr | |
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9 -
18
yrs
exp.
(21 salaries)
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₹13.2 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
11 -
23
yrs
exp.
(21 salaries)
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₹16 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr | |
5 -
14
yrs
exp.
(19 salaries)
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹14.8 L/yr | 1 job opening |
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6 -
18
yrs
exp.
(19 salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr | |
5 -
15
yrs
exp.
(19 salaries)
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₹12.5 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr | |
8 -
17
yrs
exp.
(17 salaries)
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₹17 L/yr - ₹42.5 L/yr | |
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7 -
16
yrs
exp.
(17 salaries)
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₹9 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr | |
4 -
15
yrs
exp.
(14 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹14.2 L/yr | |
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12 years exp.
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Mac Chem
Senior Scientist
9 years exp.
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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 Experience
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
3
years
(47
salaries)
| ₹4.1 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
4
years
(114
salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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5
years
(134
salaries)
| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr |
6
years
(164
salaries)
| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
7
years
(150
salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr |
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· 2-4 years
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
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· 8-13 years
Uber
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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· 3-7 years
Godrej Properties Limited
Mumbai
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13
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| ₹3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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| ₹8.1 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
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Senior Executive Salary
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11
years
exp.
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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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| ₹7.1 L/yr - ₹41 L/yr |
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• posted on 22 Mar 2022
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• posted on 13 Nov 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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