As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a R & D Manager in India is ₹ 20,71,790, with an hourly rate of ₹ 996, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 16,34,820 to ₹ 25,17,720, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 16,34,820
50TH(Median)   ₹ 20,71,790
75TH   ₹ 25,17,720
R & D Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile R & D Manager Salary ₹ 16,34,820 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile R & D Manager Salary ₹ 20,71,790 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile R & D Manager Salary ₹ 25,17,720 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a R & D Manager Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified R & D Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a R & D Manager is about ₹ 20,71,790 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 996, a monthly salary of about ₹ 1,72,649, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 39,842. Click the switch button below to see more details about R & D Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do R & D Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A R & D Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 64,649 - ₹ 69,981, while Intermediate make ₹ 65,049 - ₹ 70,247, Senior earn ₹ 66,115 - ₹ 71,313, Specialist earn ₹ 67,182 - ₹ 72,082, Expert can reach ₹ 69,314 - ₹ 73,589 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level R & D Manager ₹ 68,248
Intermediate Level R & D Manager ₹ 68,648
Senior Level R & D Manager ₹ 69,581
Specialist Level R & D Manager ₹ 70,647
Expert Level R & D Manager ₹ 72,283
₹ 68,248 0 yr
₹ 68,648 < 2 yrs
₹ 69,581 2-4 yrs
₹ 70,647 5-8 yrs
₹ 72,283 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 97%
Intermediate Level 97%
Senior Level 97%
Specialist Level 97%
Expert Level 97%
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What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for R & D Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for R & D Manager are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 22,45,285 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 19,35,076, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 18,81,275 annually.

Which Job Pays More: R & D Support Associate IV or R & D Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a R & D Support Associate IV makes more than a R & D Manager. A R & D Support Associate IV earns an average annual salary of ₹ 31,99,834. And a R & D Manager earns an average annual salary of ₹ 20,71,790.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
R & D Support Associate IV
₹ 20,57,493
₹ 45,58,483
Research and Development Associate IV
₹ 20,42,806
₹ 45,25,943

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