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Data Scientist Salary in India

Data scientists turn raw data into insight using statistics, machine learning, and clear communication. The India median is $28,170 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$28,170
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,348
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$28,170
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$13.54
varies by city

Data Scientist salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$28,170
Lucknow, IN$28,170
Nagpur, IN$28,170
Bhopal, IN$28,170
Patna, IN$28,170
Kallakurichi, IN$28,170
Bangalore, IN$21,782
Mumbai, IN$21,153
Delhi, IN$20,316
Hyderabad, IN$19,478
Chennai, IN$17,802
Kolkata, IN$12,881

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data scientist make in India?
The national median data scientist salary in India is about ₹26,90,000 per year (₹2,24,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹12,30,000 to ₹26,90,000.
Which India city pays data scientists the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹26,90,000 per year.
Which India city pays data scientists the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹12,30,000 per year for a data scientist.
What is the typical salary range for a data scientist in India?
Across India cities we cover, data scientist pay commonly spans from about ₹8,16,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹39,32,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have data scientist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes data scientist pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is data scientist in demand in India?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +35% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.