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Hetero Senior Chemist salaries in India (Updated 2025)

Annual salary range
2 - 9 years exp.
₹2 Lakhs - ₹5.8 Lakhs
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₹3.9 Lakhs
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10% less than the average Senior Chemist Salary in Pharma Companies for 2 - 9 years of experience

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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

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2 - 9 years exp. (65 salaries)
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹4.9 L/yr

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2 - 8 years exp. (43 salaries)
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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr

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2 - 7 years exp. (33 salaries)
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 31 Mar 2025

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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

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3 - 4 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹3.3 L/yr

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MSN Laboratories Senior Chemist Salary

0 - 15 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹2 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

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₹2.9 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

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Micro Labs Senior Chemist Salary

3 - 5 years exp. (5 salaries)

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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr

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5 - 7 years exp. (4 salaries)

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₹3 L/yr - ₹4.7 L/yr

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₹1.9 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

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Cipla Senior Chemist Salary

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₹5.3 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr

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Senior Chemist salary at Hetero ranges between ₹2 Lakhs to ₹5.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 9 years. Salary estimates are based on 320 latest salaries received from various employees of Hetero.

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Experience wise Hetero Senior Chemist salaries

Last Updated: 31 Mar 2025

Experience Avg Annual Salary
2 years  (22 salaries)

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₹2 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr
3 years  (63 salaries)

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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹4.7 L/yr
4 years  (78 salaries)

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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹4.7 L/yr
5 years  (63 salaries)

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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
6 years  (52 salaries)

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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
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Top skills at Hetero for Senior Chemist

GC IR Production HPLC API Manufacturing UV R and D Capa Deviation Change Control OOS Microbiological Analysis OOT Research and Development Chemistry

Salary related reviews for Hetero

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Rated by 83 employees for salary & benefits

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Consulting Department

3.0
  •  posted on 15 Jun 2022

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Knowledge wise this is the best platform but otherwise means salary wise totally disappointed increments not credit within the time and HOD's slang was valgour not a Good courtesy etc etc.,

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  • Job security - Good

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Salary, Dont get respectable words, Hopeless they find out also

  • Salary - Bad
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Other Department

4.0
  •  posted on 29 Dec 2023

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For freshers company gives very good opportunity to explore,learn new skills , Apprisal or promotion was not that good but ok Only one week off Rotational shifts

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  • Skill development - Excellent
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Work culture was completely odd Favouritism does exists Only one week off Less pay but need to work like a slave

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  • Work satisfaction - Poor
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Other Department

4.0
  •  posted on 19 Jan 2024

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I would say very good atmosphere here to learn new skills even as a fresher If you are consistent after one year you can able to handle HPLC ,GC ,KF,WET Analysis. Job security unless until made a mess without any choice then no security till then it's like government job

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  • Skill development - Excellent
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Salary was quite low ,work life balance sucks ,work culture was not that good

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Human Resources Department

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  •  posted on 19 Sep 2023

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Hetero Pharma Is A Huge Company with Thousands of Employees, Telugu Culture, and time to time Salary process

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Even it is big Company but Salaries are very less, specially for Bottom Level , new joins. And Pressure in plant while working

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Quality Control Department

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  •  posted on 20 Apr 2022

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Management, company policies, work culture,job security all are satisfactory.about salary hike is good and give bonus every year.for contract basis person and company employees both they provide best company policies and facilities.

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  • Salary - Excellent
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Sometimes hr team doesn't solve our problem easily. Otherwise all is better.

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Hetero Senior Chemist Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Senior Chemist at Hetero ?
The average salary of a Senior Chemist at Hetero in India typically ranges from ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹5.8 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 9 years).

The top 10% of Senior Chemist at Hetero earn more than ₹4.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹5.1 Lakhs per year. Senior Chemist Salaries at Hetero can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 300+ Hetero employees in India.
What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Chemist at Hetero in India?
The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Chemist at Hetero in India typically ranges from ₹28,672 to ₹30,056 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹5.8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 9 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 300+ salaries received from various employees of Hetero. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.
What are the key skills required to be a Senior Chemist at Hetero ?
To be a Senior Chemist at Hetero in india, the key skills required include:

  • - GC
  • - IR
  • - Production
  • - HPLC
  • - API Manufacturing

These skills are highly valued at Hetero and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.
Which companies offer higher salaries than Hetero for Senior Chemist in India?
Cipla ₹5.3 Lakhs to ₹7.3 Lakhs per year
Teva Pharmaceuticals ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
MSN Laboratories ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹8.5 Lakhs per year
Aurobindo Pharma ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
Dr. Reddy's ₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by Hetero, depending on the role and experience level.
What is the salary of a Senior Chemist in companies similar to Hetero in India?
The salary of a Senior Chemist at companies similar to Hetero in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

DIVI'S Laboratories ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹6.3 Lakhs per year
Viatris ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹6.5 Lakhs per year
Torrent Pharmaceuticals ₹1.9 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Lupin ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹4.7 Lakhs per year
Micro Labs ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹4.8 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.
How the salary growth look like for a Senior Chemist at Hetero in India?
The salary growth for a Senior Chemist at Hetero depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior Chemist can expect the following growth trajectory at Hetero:

Experience Average Salary Range
2 years ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹3.6 Lakhs per year
3 years ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹4.7 Lakhs per year
4 years ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹4.7 Lakhs per year
5 years ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
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Hetero Senior Chemist salary in India ranges between ₹2 Lakhs to ₹5.8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 320 Hetero latest salaries received from various employees of Hetero.