How much does a Research Scientist earn in India?

The estimated salary for Research Scientist in India ranges from INR 6,00,000 to INR 25,00,000 INR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,134 job listings

How much does a Research Scientist earn in India?

The average salary for a Research Scientist in India is INR 13,00,000 - INR 25,00,000 per year.

Salary Guide

Research Scientist Salary in India

Based on 1,134 job listings - 2026

Average salary

₹6,00,000 - ₹25,00,000

Median salary

₹13,00,000 - ₹25,00,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₹5L

25th percentile₹6L

Median₹13L

75th percentile₹25L

90th percentile₹29L

50% of professionals earn between ₹6,00,000 - ₹25,00,000 INR

The median salary is ₹13,00,000

Top cities

Bengaluru230 job openings

Hyderabad49 job openings

Delhi44 job openings

Pune36 job openings

Ahmedabad36 job openings

Mumbai35 job openings

Kolkata32 job openings

Udaipur29 job openings

Chennai25 job openings

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INR 4,80,000 - 14,00,000-39%

Research Scientist

1,134 job openings

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The average salary for a Research Scientist in India is INR 6,00,000 - INR 25,00,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is INR 19,00,000 per year, based on 1,134 active job listings.

The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in India are Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Pune, Ahmedabad. Bengaluru leads with 230 job openings.

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