How much does a Data Scientist earn in India?

The estimated salary for Data Scientist in India ranges from INR 7,00,000 to INR 28,00,000 INR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 15,652 job listings

How much does a Data Scientist earn in India?

The average salary for a Data Scientist in India is INR 14,00,000 - INR 28,00,000 per year.

Salary Guide

Data Scientist Salary in India

Based on 15,652 job listings - 2026

Average salary

₹7,00,000 - ₹28,00,000

Median salary

₹14,00,000 - ₹28,00,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₹6L

25th percentile₹7L

Median₹14L

75th percentile₹28L

90th percentile₹32L

50% of professionals earn between ₹7,00,000 - ₹28,00,000 INR

The median salary is ₹14,00,000

Top cities

Bengaluru2,853 job openings

Hyderabad988 job openings

Chennai609 job openings

Pune518 job openings

Mumbai510 job openings

Gurugram445 job openings

Bengaluru / Bangalore411 job openings

Noida261 job openings

All India259 job openings

Delhi154 job openings

Hyderabad / Secunderabad121 job openings

Bengaluru East82 job openings

Nagpur79 job openings

Pune Division78 job openings

Karnataka75 job openings

Amrāvati70 job openings

Ahmedabad66 job openings

Coimbatore66 job openings

Yelahanka65 job openings

Gurgaon58 job openings

Top companies hiring

Benovymed Healthcare87

Aspyra Hr Services21

V4c.ai21

Wroots Global Private Limited21

Innodata Inc.16

Unotech Global15

Kalypso A Rockwell Automation Business13

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Data Scientist

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The average salary for a Data Scientist in India is INR 7,00,000 - INR 28,00,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is INR 21,00,000 per year, based on 15,652 active job listings.

The cities with the most Data Scientist job opportunities in India are Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai. Bengaluru leads with 2,853 job openings.

Leading employers for Data Scientist roles in India include Benovymed Healthcare, Aspyra Hr Services, V4c.ai, Wroots Global Private Limited, Innodata Inc..

Explore 15,652 Data Scientist job listings in India on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.