Salary of Data Scientist in India 2026

How much does a Data Scientist earn?

₹1,58,147 / Annual
Based on 47 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: ₹37,500 Average salary: ₹1,58,147 Maximum: ₹3,30,000

Minimum
₹37,500 Average salary
₹1,58,147 Maximum
₹3,30,000

₹13,179 / Monthly
Based on 47 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: ₹3,125 Average salary: ₹13,179 Maximum: ₹27,500

Minimum
₹3,125 Average salary
₹13,179 Maximum
₹27,500

₹439 / Daily
Based on 47 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: ₹104 Average salary: ₹439 Maximum: ₹917

Minimum
₹104 Average salary
₹439 Maximum
₹917

₹82 / Hourly
Based on 47 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: ₹20 Average salary: ₹82 Maximum: ₹172

Minimum
₹20 Average salary
₹82 Maximum
₹172

Salary data updated: June 2026

Salary of Data Scientist in India

Data Scientist-Data Science-Data Scientist

Found at: Sourcestack India - 4 weeks ago

Gurgaon, Haryana, India EXL Full-time

DescriptionData Scientists design and implement data analysis processes to derive actionable insights. Duties include...
Data Scientist-Data Science-Data Scientist

Found at: Sourcestack India - 2 months ago

Gurgaon, Haryana, India EXL Full-time

DescriptionData Scientists design and implement data analysis processes to derive actionable insights. Duties include...
Data Scientist-Data Science-Data Scientist

Found at: TheirStack IN - 4 weeks ago

Gurugram, Haryana, HR, India EXL Full-time

Data Scientists design and implement data analysis processes to derive actionable insights. Duties include building...

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Salaries in India {year}

All positions in General

Position	Average salary / Annual
Senior Data Engineer	₹1,92,145	View listings
Chief Financial Officer	₹1,76,120	View listings
Financial Controller	₹1,67,297	View listings
Data Scientist	₹1,58,147	View listings
Dermatologist	₹1,44,567	View listings
Senior Software Engineer	₹1,43,697	View listings
Plant Head	₹1,33,119	View listings
Full Stack Engineer	₹1,28,203	View listings

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FAQ - Data Scientist

The average salary for Data Scientist is INR 1,58,147 per year in India. Salary estimates are based on 47 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Data Scientist in India.

The lowest salary of Data Scientist per year in India is INR 37,500

The highest salary for Data Scientist per year in India is INR 3,30,000

Data updated: June 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in India. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 47 job postings with salary.