How Much Does a R & D Director Make in India? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More
As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a R & D Director in India is ₹ 27,63,330, with an hourly rate of ₹ 1,329, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 23,90,520 to ₹ 33,04,240, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.
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How Much Does a R & D Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?
Yearly
Monthly
Weekly
Hourly
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025
₹ 23,90,520
Average₹ 27,63,330/year
₹ 33,04,240
₹ 1,99,210
Average₹ 2,30,278/month
₹ 2,75,353
₹ 45,972
Average₹ 53,141/week
₹ 63,543
₹ 1,149
Average₹ 1,329/hour
₹ 1,589
Annual Salary
Monthly Pay
Weekly Pay
Hourly Wage
75th Percentile
₹ 33,04,240
₹ 2,75,353
₹ 63,543
₹ 1,589
Average
₹ 27,63,330
₹ 2,30,278
₹ 53,141
₹ 1,329
25th Percentile
₹ 23,90,520
₹ 1,99,210
₹ 45,972
₹ 1,149
Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified R & D Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary.
The average annual pay for a R & D Director is about ₹ 27,63,330 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 1,329,
a monthly salary of about ₹ 2,30,278, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 53,141. Click the switch button below to see more details about R & D Director hourly pay,
weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.
How Much Do R & D Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?
A R & D Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level.
Entry typically earn ₹ 85,340 - ₹ 97,669,
while Intermediate make ₹ 87,060 - ₹ 99,102,
Senior earn ₹ 89,641 - ₹ 1,01,109,
Specialist earn ₹ 92,794 - ₹ 1,03,976,
Expert can reach ₹ 95,948 - ₹ 1,06,237 or more, depending on the company and location.
Levels
Salary
Entry Level R & D Director
₹ 93,655
Intermediate Level R & D Director
₹ 95,375
Senior Level R & D Director
₹ 97,669
Specialist Level R & D Director
₹ 1,00,536
Expert Level R & D Director
₹ 1,03,403
₹ 93,6550 yr
₹ 95,375< 2 yrs
₹ 97,6692-4 yrs
₹ 1,00,5365-8 yrs
₹ 1,03,403> 8 yrs
Entry Level
97%
Intermediate Level
97%
Senior Level
96%
Specialist Level
96%
Expert Level
96%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025
What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for R & D Director?
The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for R & D Director are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur.
In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 29,94,735 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 25,80,983,
and Jaipur pays around ₹ 25,09,223 annually.
Which Job Pays More: R & D Support Associate IV or R & D Director?
As of April 22, 2025 , a R & D Support Associate IV makes more than a R & D Director.
A R & D Support Associate IV earns an average annual salary of ₹ 31,99,834.
And a R & D Director earns an average annual salary of ₹ 27,63,330.
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