Data Scientist Salary in India

₹7,93,400
per year
per hour
₹1,017.15
per hour
per year
Bonus
₹64,300/year
Profit Sharing
₹37,800/year

Data Scientist - Average Salary

The average salary for a Data Scientist is ₹7,93,400 per year (₹1,017.15 per hour), which is ₹4,05,900 (+105%) higher than the national average salary in India.
A Data Scientist can expect an average starting salary of ₹3,64,500. The highest salaries can exceed ₹20,00,000.
₹3,64,500
Low
₹7,93,400
Average
₹20,00,000
High
₹467.30
Low
₹1,017.15
Average
₹2,565
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
₹0
₹12,35,300
₹24,70,600
Base Salary₹3,64,500 - 20,00,000
Bonus₹3,670 - 2,83,400
Profit Sharing₹0 - 1,87,200
Total Compensation₹3,68,170 - 24,70,600
₹467.30
₹1,048.90
₹2,565
Base Salary₹467.30 - 2,565.00
Total Compensation₹467.30 - 2,565.00

Data Scientist Salary Range

Low
₹3,64,500
Average
₹7,93,400
Senior
₹15,78,800
High
₹20,00,000
Low
₹467.30
Average
₹1,017.15
Senior
₹2,024.10
High
₹2,565
Among data scientists, Fresher Data Scientists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Data Scientists or Chief Data Scientists enjoy the highest salaries.

Data Scientist - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Chief Data Scientist₹1,841K/year
+132% 
Senior Data Scientist₹1,579K/year
+99% 
Amazon Data Scientist₹1,357K/year
+71% 
Fractal Analytics Data Scientist₹1,317K/year
+66% 
Apple Data Scientist₹1,293K/year
+63% 
Flipkart Data Scientist₹1,254K/year
+58% 
McKinsey Data Scientist₹1,190K/year
+50% 
Big Data Scientist₹1,182K/year
+49% 
Google Data Scientist₹1,143K/year
+44% 
Facebook Data Scientist₹1,016K/year
+28% 
IBM Data Scientist₹960K/year
+21% 
Deloitte Data Scientist₹786K/year
 -1%
TCS Data Scientist₹651K/year
 -18%
Fresher Data Scientist₹460K/year
 -42%

Data Scientist - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Data Scientist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of ₹3,68,170. A mid career Data Scientist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of ₹7,54,900, while a Senior Data Scientist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average ₹15,78,800. Data Scientists with more than 20 years of experience earn ₹18,45,600 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Data Scientist

Late Career▲ +133%
Senior▲ +99%
Average Salary₹7,93,400/year
Mid Career▼ -5%
Entry Level▼ -54%

Gender Breakdown

Female
16%
Male
84%

Data Scientist - Jobs by Location

Data Scientist - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Data Scientist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Data Scientist

How much does a Data Scientist make in India?
A Data Scientist in India earns an average of ₹7,93,400 gross per year, which is about ₹1,017.15 net per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Data Scientist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Data Scientist in India?
The starting salary of a Data Scientist in India is around ₹3,64,500 gross per year. Fresher Data Scientists usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Data Scientist in India?
The highest salary of a Data Scientist in India can reach and exceed ₹20,00,000 gross per year. Senior Data Scientists or Chief Data Scientists usually have the highest salaries.
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