SGS Chennai Senior Chemist Salaries by 9 Employees (Updated 2025)

2 - 8 years exp.

₹2.5 Lakhs - ₹4.5 Lakhs

Avg. annual salary

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13% less than the average Senior Chemist Salary in Clinical Research Companies for 2 - 8 years of experience

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Research & Development Senior Chemist Salary 2 - 4 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr
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Quality Assurance Senior Chemist Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

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SGS Senior Chemist Salary

2 - 8 years exp. (9 salaries)

₹2.5 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Intertek Senior Chemist Salary 5 - 11 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3.9 L/yr - ₹5.1 L/yr 11% more
Bureau Veritas Senior Chemist Salary 8 - 9 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹2.6 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr 15% more
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Softgel Healthcare Senior Chemist Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr 26% less
Novitium Pharma Senior Chemist Salary 7 - 13 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr 66% more
Raj Petro Specialities Senior Chemist Salary 5 - 10 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr 24% more

Senior Chemist salary at SGS ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 2 years to 8 years. Salary estimates are based on 9 latest salaries received from various employees of SGS.

Experience wise SGS Senior Chemist salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.1 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr
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4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.5 L/yr - ₹4.4 L/yr
5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹4.9 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4 L/yr - ₹5.1 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.1 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr

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Executive

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4 - 18 years exp.

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Top skills at SGS for Senior Chemist

Testing Preventive Maintenance KF Analytical Method Development GC Dissolution Aas Analytical Method Development GC-MS Aas HPLC ISO IR HPLC

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3.0

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QC Executive in Jajpur

Contractual

Other Department

1.0

• posted on 22 Aug 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work-Life Balanced SO many scope to developed own skills either SGS Campus/SGS Academy nor other any organisation.

Skill development - Excellent

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Dislikes

Oiling-Bettrering Reporting manager or project Co-ordinator everyday everytime Intentionaly harrasment to hold salary & accomodation by reporting manager False commitment when need to transfer or assigned new work beyond your contract. HR Department (Kol-Ecospace Region) are not supportive Not mentained organisation behavoir ethics where so many training are conducted by SGS

Salary - Bad

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Inspection Engineer in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Full Time

Construction & Site Engineering Department

4.0

• posted on 26 May 2022

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

SGS is good company, salary 1st working day of the each month, training session during job is helpful for carrier growth. Overall experience is good..

Skill development - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

Annual leave for personal work , It should be increase. They offer contractual job for fix time,I think,Job should be at permanent role. Apart from CL, It is nice work experience with SGS..

Inspection Engineer in Manesar

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

2.0

• posted on 27 Jun 2022

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Work independently

Dislikes

...third party and they will promise much more but you get nothing on that time. Don't join SGS on third party pay role because here the management hire you to complete required project but after that they will fire you. Here job security and future is in critical.

Salary - Bad

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Inspection Engineer in Vadodara

Full Time

Construction & Site Engineering Department

1.0

• posted on 15 Nov 2023

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

No salary when company has no Work even joined as monthly salary/ Company Employees with Employee code

Dislikes

Company has stopped giving salary without intimation when company has no work, and so much forces to attain duty company when they get work immediately. Specially pratik Patel and jitendra Mistry. This happens with so many employees.

Salary - Bad

+5 more

Chemist in Navi Mumbai

Research & Development Department

5.0

• posted on 17 Apr 2022

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...upportive and the management is transparent. There is huge cafeteria and gaming. Company policies are good, appraisals are fair and they give good salary hike and bonus every year.

Salary - Excellent

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There is lot of politics and the management doesn't address our issue.

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What is the salary of Senior Chemist at SGS in Chennai?

The average salary of a Senior Chemist at SGS in Chennai typically ranges from ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 2 years to 8 years).

The top 10% of Senior Chemist in Chennai at SGS earn more than ₹4.3 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹4.5 Lakhs per year. Senior Chemist Salaries at SGS 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 9 SGS employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Chemist at SGS in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Chemist at SGS in Chennai typically ranges from ₹32,053 to ₹33,336 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 2 years to 8 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 9 salaries received from various employees of SGS. 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 SGS in Chennai?

To be a Senior Chemist at SGS in Chennai, the key skills required include:

- Testing
- Preventive Maintenance
- KF
- Analytical
- Method Development

These skills are highly valued at SGS and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

Which companies offer higher salaries than SGS for Senior Chemist in India?

Novitium Pharma	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
Raj Petro Specialities	₹4.1 Lakhs to ₹6.1 Lakhs per year
Bureau Veritas	₹2.6 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year
Intertek	₹3.9 Lakhs to ₹5.1 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by SGS, depending on the role and experience level.

What is the salary of a Senior Chemist in companies similar to SGS in Chennai?

The salary of a Senior Chemist at companies similar to SGS in Chennai varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Softgel Healthcare

₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹3.5 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 SGS in Chennai?

The salary growth for a Senior Chemist at SGS in Chennai depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior Chemist in Chennai can expect the following growth trajectory at SGS:

Experience	Average Salary Range
2 years	₹3.1 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year
3 years	₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹4.2 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹3.5 Lakhs to ₹4.4 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹4.6 Lakhs per year

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SGS Senior Chemist salary in Chennai ranges between ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹4.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 9 SGS latest salaries received from various employees of SGS.