How Much Does a Research and Development Associate I Make in India? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More
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.
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How Much Does a Research and Development Associate I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?
Yearly
Monthly
Weekly
Hourly
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025
₹ 4,69,822
Average₹ 6,29,310/year
₹ 8,09,811
₹ 39,152
Average₹ 52,443/month
₹ 67,484
₹ 9,035
Average₹ 12,102/week
₹ 15,573
₹ 226
Average₹ 303/hour
₹ 389
Annual Salary
Monthly Pay
Weekly Pay
Hourly Wage
75th Percentile
₹ 8,09,811
₹ 67,484
₹ 15,573
₹ 389
Average
₹ 6,29,310
₹ 52,443
₹ 12,102
₹ 303
25th Percentile
₹ 4,69,822
₹ 39,152
₹ 9,035
₹ 226
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,
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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
₹ 38,6050 yr
₹ 38,952< 2 yrs
₹ 39,7942-4 yrs
₹ 39,9625-8 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.