50% of professionals earn between ₹6,00,000 - ₹25,00,000 INR
The median salary is ₹13,00,000
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 1,272 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in India are Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru / Bangalore, Pune. Bengaluru leads with 212 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Scientist roles in India include K D Groups, Siemens, Bellatrix Aerospace, Crescendo Global Leadership Hiring India, BioTalent Search®.
Explore 1,272 Research Scientist job listings in India on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.