PwC Research Associate Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 5 years exp.

₹3.1 Lakhs - ₹7.8 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

30% more than the average Research Associate Salary in Management Consulting Companies for 0 - 5 years of experience

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Last Updated: 13 Feb 2025

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Deloitte Research Associate Salary 2 - 3 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr 10% more
KPMG India Research Associate Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 17% less
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Ernst & Young Research Associate Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr 11% less
Grant Thornton Research Associate Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr 26% less
Protiviti Research Associate Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (16 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 4% more
BCG Research Associate Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (53 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr 42% more
Gartner Research Associate Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (35 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 22% more
Protiviti Consulting Research Associate Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (25 salaries)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr 4% less
Frost & Sullivan Research Associate Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 8% less
Kearney Research Associate Salary 7 - 10 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹24.3 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr 354% more
McKinsey & Company Research Associate Salary 0 - 4 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹5.5 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr 98% more
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ZS Research Associate Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹5 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 17% more
The Smart Cube Research Associate Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 9% more
Mercer Research Associate Salary 0 - 8 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr 20% more
VISTRA INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION Research Associate Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹2.9 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr 47% less

Research Associate salary at PwC ranges between ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹7.8 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 5 years. Salary estimates are based on 12 latest salaries received from various employees of PwC.

Experience wise PwC Research Associate salaries

Last Updated: 13 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (4 salaries)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr
1 year (4 salaries)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr
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2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr

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Top skills at PwC for Research Associate

Business Administration Embedded Systems Business Strategy Software Configuration Management Finance Business Research Semiconductor Secondary Research Research Analysis PCB Advisory Process Re - engineering Market Research Financial Research Consulting

Salary related reviews for PwC

3.6

Rated by 2 employees for salary & benefits

Software Engineer in Kolkata

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 21 Aug 2023

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. CTC offered is great for most of the employees. 2. Bonus is not included in CTC. 3. Quick appraisals.

Salary - Excellent

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Dislikes

1. Work culture. 2. Worst work life balance. 3. Worst company for Software Development. None of the best practices are followed in 90% of the projects. 4. They cheat with their clients. 5. They unnecessarily start software development without freezing the requirements. 6. 70% of people here are unprofessional. 8. Unlimited office politics.

Skill development - Poor

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Analyst in Mumbai

Full Time

Consulting Department

3.0

• posted on 17 Jul 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...en same respect as that of a Partner or a director or a managers no matter what. HIERACRCHY system was prevalent but without special attributes keeping the pay and the responsibilities aside for sure.

Company culture - Excellent

Dislikes

The main issue was not the firm but the specific client range(Traditional Pharma CSV) that we were provided or were fetched by our superiors. they were mainly monotonous rather than being lucratively creative in their approach, because of this aspect the potential client conversion ration was being affected to such a extent that bench time for whole team turned in for months,

Salary - Poor

+3 more

Analyst in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Finance & Accounting Department

2.0

• posted on 28 Dec 2021

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Flexibility in login timings

Job security - Good

Dislikes

Politics, disrespectful directors, slow career growth, meagre salary , never ending work timings, no weekends no holidays, they cause mental breakdowns to employee, don’t give leaves, insult employees family members horrible team

Salary - Poor

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Analyst in Kolkata

Finance & Accounting Department

3.0

• posted on 14 Apr 2021

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...one thing Big 4 doesn't mean you are getting all the benefits and satisfaction..this is absolutely wrong from my personal experience what I encountered is that job security is there and compensation also but there is no work life balance if you have family and want to spend time with them also then never join PWC in my Frank opinion.

Skill development - Good

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Dislikes

No work life balance have to work Saturday Sunday during compliance end have to strech night after night for the work load.. absolutely disgusting.

Work satisfaction - Poor

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Analyst in Dadar Shivaji Park

Finance & Accounting Department

2.0

• posted on 29 Jan 2021

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good learning experience Upgradation of skilld

Skill development - Excellent

Dislikes

Work life balance is myth Compensation are worst No other benefits at all, not even cafeteria or drop facility nothing Work environment too much biased

Salary - Poor

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1. PwC AC Bangalore (WFH) - Associate 2, 11 LPA Fixed + Performance Bonus (20% verbally, not in offer letter). Joining mid-Feb, unsure about bonus for 2025. Notice period: 60 days. 2. Infosys Kolkata (Hybrid) - Associate Consultant, ₹12.5L CTC (₹10.97L Fixed + ₹62k Fixed Perf. + ₹89k Variable). Notice period: 90 days. Current CTC: 5.5L, 3 years exp at Mphasis. Stuck in a tough 90-day notice period. Suggestions?

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PwC Research Associate Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Research Associate at PwC?

Research Associate salary at PwC in India ranges between ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹7.8 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 5 years. According to our estimates it is 30% more than the average Research Associate Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 12 latest salaries received from various employees of PwC India.

How does the salary of a Research Associate at PwC India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Research Associate at PwC is 30% more than the average salary of a Research Associate in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Research Associate at PwC?

Business Administration, Embedded Systems, Business Strategy, Software Configuration Management and Finance are some of the popular skills required to work as a Research Associate at PwC India.

Which similar companies are paying more than PwC to a Research Associate in India?

Kearney Research Associate Salary - ₹24.3 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year
McKinsey & Company Research Associate Salary - ₹5.5 Lakhs to ₹21.0 Lakhs per year
BCG Research Associate Salary - ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year
Gartner Research Associate Salary - ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Mercer Research Associate Salary - ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹11.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Research Associate in companies similar to PwC in India?

ZS Research Associate Salary - ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹10.0 Lakhs per year
Deloitte Research Associate Salary - ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹7.3 Lakhs per year
The Smart Cube Research Associate Salary - ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
Protiviti Research Associate Salary - ₹5.0 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
Protiviti Consulting Research Associate Salary - ₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Research Associate at PwC in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Research Associate at PwC ranges between ₹46,378 per month to ₹47,478 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average PwC Research Associate salary in India which ranges between ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹7.8 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 5 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Research Associate at PwC?

According to AmbitionBox, 100% of the PwC Research Associates reported a notice period of 2 Months.This is based on 6 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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PwC Research Associate salary in India ranges between ₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹7.8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 12 PwC latest salaries received from various employees of PwC.