How Much Does a Pharmaceutical Research Scientist Make in India? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Pharmaceutical Research Scientist in India is ₹ 11,89,443, with an hourly rate of ₹ 572, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 9,47,411 to ₹ 14,94,120, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH   ₹ 9,47,411
50TH(Median)   ₹ 11,89,443
75TH   ₹ 14,94,120
Pharmaceutical Research Scientist Salaries by Percentile
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25th Percentile Pharmaceutical Research Scientist Salary ₹ 9,47,411 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Pharmaceutical Research Scientist Salary ₹ 11,89,443 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Pharmaceutical Research Scientist Salary ₹ 14,94,120 India April 22, 2025
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How Much Does a Pharmaceutical Research Scientist Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025
₹ 9,47,411
Average ₹ 11,89,443/year
₹ 14,94,120
₹ 78,951
Average ₹ 99,120/month
₹ 1,24,510
₹ 18,219
Average ₹ 22,874/week
₹ 28,733
₹ 455
Average ₹ 572/hour
₹ 718
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile ₹ 14,94,120 ₹ 1,24,510 ₹ 28,733 ₹ 718
Average ₹ 11,89,443 ₹ 99,120 ₹ 22,874 ₹ 572
25th Percentile ₹ 9,47,411 ₹ 78,951 ₹ 18,219 ₹ 455

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Pharmaceutical Research Scientist salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Pharmaceutical Research Scientist is about ₹ 11,89,443 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 572, a monthly salary of about ₹ 99,120, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 22,874. Click the switch button below to see more details about Pharmaceutical Research Scientist hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Pharmaceutical Research Scientists Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Pharmaceutical Research Scientist's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 10,01,597 - ₹ 11,46,094, while Intermediate make ₹ 10,12,434 - ₹ 11,53,319, Senior earn ₹ 10,52,171 - ₹ 11,89,443, Specialist earn ₹ 10,99,132 - ₹ 12,44,012, Expert can reach ₹ 11,64,156 - ₹ 13,25,865 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Pharmaceutical Research Scientist ₹ 10,99,132
Intermediate Level Pharmaceutical Research Scientist ₹ 11,09,970
Senior Level Pharmaceutical Research Scientist ₹ 11,46,094
Specialist Level Pharmaceutical Research Scientist ₹ 11,89,443
Expert Level Pharmaceutical Research Scientist ₹ 12,66,749
₹ 10,99,132 0 yr
₹ 11,09,970 < 2 yrs
₹ 11,46,094 2-4 yrs
₹ 11,89,443 5-8 yrs
₹ 12,66,749 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 8%
Intermediate Level 7%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 0%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Pharmaceutical Research Scientist?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Pharmaceutical Research Scientist are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 12,89,048 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 11,10,953, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 10,80,065 annually.

Mumbai
₹ 12,89,048
Kanpur
₹ 11,10,953
Jaipur
₹ 10,80,065
Lucknow
₹ 10,41,869
Indore
₹ 10,17,405
Nagpur
₹ 9,95,474

Which Job Pays More: Data Scientist I or Pharmaceutical Research Scientist?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Data Scientist I makes less than a Pharmaceutical Research Scientist. A Data Scientist I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 7,15,476. And a Pharmaceutical Research Scientist earns an average annual salary of ₹ 11,89,443.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Data Scientist I
₹ 5,92,987
₹ 8,37,894
Data Scientist V
₹ 34,24,804
₹ 59,71,091
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

Pharmaceutical Research Scientist Job Openings in India

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Pune, MH

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Data Scientist II
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