As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research and Development Associate I in India is ₹ 6,29,310, with an hourly rate of ₹ 303, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 4,69,822 to ₹ 8,09,811, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 4,69,822
50TH(Median)   ₹ 6,29,310
75TH   ₹ 8,09,811
Research and Development Associate I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Research and Development Associate I Salary ₹ 4,69,822 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Research and Development Associate I Salary ₹ 6,29,310 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Research and Development Associate I Salary ₹ 8,09,811 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Research and Development Associate I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Research and Development Associate I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Research and Development Associate I is about ₹ 6,29,310 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 303, a monthly salary of about ₹ 52,443, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 12,102. Click the switch button below to see more details about Research and Development Associate I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Research and Development Associate Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Research and Development Associate I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 37,431 - ₹ 39,233, while Intermediate make ₹ 37,807 - ₹ 39,682, Senior earn ₹ 38,511 - ₹ 40,523, Specialist earn ₹ 38,605 - ₹ 40,691, Expert can reach ₹ 38,746 - ₹ 40,804 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Research and Development Associate I ₹ 38,605
Intermediate Level Research and Development Associate I ₹ 38,952
Senior Level Research and Development Associate I ₹ 39,794
Specialist Level Research and Development Associate I ₹ 39,962
Expert Level Research and Development Associate I ₹ 40,074
₹ 38,605 0 yr
₹ 38,952 < 2 yrs
₹ 39,794 2-4 yrs
₹ 39,962 5-8 yrs
₹ 40,074 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 94%
Intermediate Level 94%
Senior Level 94%
Specialist Level 94%
Expert Level 94%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Research and Development Associate I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Research and Development Associate I are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 6,82,009 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 5,87,783, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 5,71,441 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Research and Development Associate IV or Research and Development Associate I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Research and Development Associate IV makes more than a Research and Development Associate I. A Research and Development Associate IV earns an average annual salary of ₹ 31,76,992. And a Research and Development Associate I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 6,29,310.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Research and Development Associate IV
₹ 20,42,806
₹ 45,25,943
Scientific Research Associate IV
₹ 20,54,840
₹ 45,52,605
Business Development Associate II
₹ 8,29,826
₹ 16,57,367
Business Development Associate III
₹ 13,78,180
₹ 25,00,087
Research and Development Supervisor III
₹ 13,73,506
₹ 26,88,489

Research and Development Associate I Job Openings in India

Research Associate (Secondary Research)
Unimrkt Research
Gurgaon, HR

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Research Analyst
TechSci Research
Noida/ Greater Noida, UP

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Business Development Associate
ANVITA TOURS2HEALTH PVT. LTD.
Ernakulam, KL

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Business Development Associate
ANVITA TOURS2HEALTH PVT. LTD.
Ernakulam, KL

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Business Development Associate
ANVITA TOURS2HEALTH PVT. LTD.
Ernakulam, KL

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Business Development Associate
ANVITA TOURS2HEALTH PVT. LTD.
Ernakulam, KL

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Business Development Associate
ANVITA TOURS2HEALTH PVT. LTD.
Ernakulam, KL

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ANVITA TOURS2HEALTH PVT. LTD.
Ernakulam, KL

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