What is the median salary for Research Scientist in Chennai?

The median salary for Research Scientist in Chennai is INR 75,000 - INR 1,08,334 per year.

How does the Research Scientist salary in Chennai compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Research Scientist in India is INR 6,00,000 - INR 25,00,000, while in Chennai it is INR 75,000 - INR 1,08,334.

Research Scientist Salary in India

Research Scientist Salary in Chennai

Based on 23 job listings - Chennai, India 2026

Average salary

₹75,000 - ₹1,08,334

Median salary

₹75,000 - ₹1,08,334

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Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₹25K

25th percentile₹25K

Median₹75K

75th percentile₹1L

90th percentile₹1L

50% of professionals earn between ₹25,000 - ₹1,25,000 INR

The median salary is ₹75,000

Compare with national average

Chennai

Average salary

75,000 - 1,08,334

Median salary

75,000 - 1,08,334

23 job openings

India

Average salary

6,00,000 - 25,00,000

Median salary

13,00,000 - 25,00,000

1,354 job openings

Other cities

Bengaluru315 job openings

Hyderabad73 job openings

Udaipur45 job openings

Delhi42 job openings

Ahmedabad36 job openings

Pune33 job openings

Mumbai31 job openings

Navi Mumbai26 job openings

Kolkata24 job openings

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The average salary for a Research Scientist in Chennai, India is INR 75,000 - INR 1,08,334 per year in 2026, based on 23 job listings.

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