As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Data Scientist I in India is ₹ 8,05,894, with an hourly rate of ₹ 387, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 7,38,921 to ₹ 8,27,674, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 7,38,921
50TH(Median)   ₹ 8,05,894
75TH   ₹ 8,27,674
Data Scientist I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Data Scientist I Salary ₹ 7,38,921 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Data Scientist I Salary ₹ 8,05,894 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Data Scientist I Salary ₹ 8,27,674 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Data Scientist I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Data Scientist I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Data Scientist I is about ₹ 8,05,894 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 387, a monthly salary of about ₹ 67,158, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 15,498. Click the switch button below to see more details about Data Scientist I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Data Scientist Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Data Scientist I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 39,231 - ₹ 42,819, while Intermediate make ₹ 39,231 - ₹ 42,819, Senior earn ₹ 39,231 - ₹ 42,819, Specialist earn ₹ 39,231 - ₹ 42,819, Expert can reach ₹ 39,231 - ₹ 42,819 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Data Scientist I ₹ 41,509
Intermediate Level Data Scientist I ₹ 41,509
Senior Level Data Scientist I ₹ 41,509
Specialist Level Data Scientist I ₹ 41,509
Expert Level Data Scientist I ₹ 41,509
₹ 41,509 0 yr
₹ 41,509 < 2 yrs
₹ 41,509 2-4 yrs
₹ 41,509 5-8 yrs
₹ 41,509 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 95%
Intermediate Level 95%
Senior Level 95%
Specialist Level 95%
Expert Level 95%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Data Scientist I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Data Scientist I are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 8,73,381 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 7,52,714, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 7,31,786 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Data Scientist IV or Data Scientist I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Data Scientist IV makes more than a Data Scientist I. A Data Scientist IV earns an average annual salary of ₹ 28,98,317. And a Data Scientist I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 8,05,894.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Data Scientist IV
₹ 19,44,771
₹ 42,14,732
Data Scientist II
₹ 7,90,724
₹ 15,79,341
Data Scientist III
₹ 13,13,884
₹ 25,91,047
Data Scientist V
₹ 34,24,804
₹ 59,71,091