Frequently asked questions about Data Scientist salaries
The average salary for a Data Scientist is ₹13,47,000 per year or ₹648 per hour, with top earners making up to ₹26,95,000 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from ₹9,00,000 (25th percentile) to ₹19,42,500 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 19527 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Data Scientist employees.
The highest salary for a Data Scientist is ₹19,42,500 per year, ₹1,61,875 per month or ₹934 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Data Scientist is ₹9,00,000 per year, ₹75,000 per month or ₹433 per hour.
As demand for their services has grown over the past decade, data scientist salaries have increased rapidly. They are likely to continue growing as the digitalisation of the economy continues. Junior data scientists will start at an average salary slightly above the national average, but within a few years of experience can expect to earn well above average. Those in leadership or chief scientist roles will earn the highest salaries.
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