Average Data Scientist Salary in India

₹1,008,998
Avg. Base Salary (INR)
10%
₹346k
MEDIAN
₹1m
90%
₹2m

The average salary for a Data Scientist is ₹1,008,998 in 2025

Base Salary
₹346k - ₹2m
Bonus
₹25k - ₹392k
Profit Sharing
₹5k - ₹569k
Commission
₹1k - ₹479k
Total Pay
₹369k - ₹3m
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Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Data Scientist is ₹2m / year

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Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Data Scientist is ₹346k / year

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