Merck Life Science Scientist Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 17 years exp.

₹6 Lakhs - ₹14.5 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

5% more than the average Scientist Salary in Pharma Companies for 1 - 17 years of experience

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Research & Development Scientist Salary 1 - 17 years exp. (11 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr
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Customer Success, Service & Operations Scientist Salary 10 - 13 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹7.4 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr

Last Updated: 10 Mar 2025

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Scientist salary at Merck Life Science ranges between ₹6 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 17 years. Salary estimates are based on 14 latest salaries received from various employees of Merck Life Science.

Experience wise Merck Life Science Scientist salaries

Last Updated: 10 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.1 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr
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3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.3 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹8 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7.1 L/yr - ₹15.6 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹16.2 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.7 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
12 years (3 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.4 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹9.7 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.6 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr

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What is the salary of Scientist at Merck Life Science?

Scientist salary at Merck Life Science in India ranges between ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs for experience between 1 years to 17 years. According to our estimates it is 5% more than the average Scientist Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 14 latest salaries received from various employees of Merck Life Science India.

How does the salary of a Scientist at Merck Life Science India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Scientist at Merck Life Science is 5% more than the average salary of a Scientist in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Merck Life Science to a Scientist in India?

Merck Scientist Salary - ₹8.2 Lakhs to ₹21.7 Lakhs per year
Sandoz Scientist Salary - ₹10.8 Lakhs to ₹17.5 Lakhs per year
Beckman Coulter Scientist Salary - ₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹17.0 Lakhs per year
Teva Pharmaceuticals Scientist Salary - ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
Thermo Fisher Scientific Scientist Salary - ₹5.8 Lakhs to ₹14.1 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Scientist in companies similar to Merck Life Science in India?

Apex Laboratories Scientist Salary - ₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹8.1 Lakhs per year
Hetero Scientist Salary - ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year
Anthem Biosciences Scientist Salary - ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹6.3 Lakhs per year
Hikal Scientist Salary - ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Scientist at Merck Life Science in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Scientist at Merck Life Science ranges between ₹67,477 per month to ₹69,205 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Merck Life Science Scientist salary in India which ranges between ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 years to 17 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Scientist at Merck Life Science?

According to AmbitionBox, 63% of the Merck Life Science Scientists reported a notice period of 1 Month, 37% reported a notice period of 2 Months.This is based on 8 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Merck Life Science Scientist salary in India ranges between ₹6 Lakhs to ₹14.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 14 Merck Life Science latest salaries received from various employees of Merck Life Science.