Data Scientist salary in India
Average ₹18 LPA · Range ₹4 – ₹150 LPA (FY 2025-26).
Data Scientists command strong salaries in India with demand from tech, fintech, and e-commerce. ML/AI skills and domain expertise drive premiums.
Quick in-hand reference
Monthly in-hand for common CTC (new regime). Click to open calculator.
5 LPA ~₹39,467/mo
10 LPA ~₹79,133/mo
15 LPA ~₹1,09,925/mo
20 LPA ~₹1,40,433/mo
25 LPA ~₹1,68,983/mo
30 LPA ~₹1,95,150/mo
40 LPA ~₹2,47,483/mo
50 LPA ~₹2,99,817/mo
Salary by experience
| Experience | Range | Typical | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | ₹4–10 LPA | ₹7 LPA | Fresher |
| 2–4 years | ₹10–18 LPA | ₹14 LPA | Junior |
| 4–6 years | ₹18–30 LPA | ₹24 LPA | Mid-Level |
| 6+ years | ₹30–150 LPA | ₹45 LPA | Senior/Lead |
Top companies
Google
Microsoft
Amazon
Walmart
Swiggy
Zomato
Razorpay
Key skills
Python/R
ML/DL
Statistics
SQL
Spark
A/B Testing