Updated May 2026 · India tech salary tracker
Data Scientist Salary in India
Data Science compensation in India follows experience plus business-impact track record — mid-career DS with productionised models clear ₹25L+ at Series-B+ startups.
- Entry (0–2 yrs)
- ₹6L – ₹12L
- Mid (2–6 yrs)
- ₹14L – ₹25L
- Senior (6+ yrs)
- ₹28L – ₹45L
Data Scientist salary by city
Mid-band pay for a Data Scientistacross India's eight largest tech employment markets. Click into a city for live aggregates and a top-paying-companies breakdown.
| City | Entry | Mid | Senior | vs Bengaluru |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | ₹6L – ₹12L | ₹14L – ₹25L | ₹28L – ₹45L | 100% |
| Hyderabad | ₹6L – ₹12L | ₹14L – ₹25L | ₹27L – ₹44L | 98% |
| Pune | ₹6L – ₹11L | ₹13L – ₹23L | ₹26L – ₹42L | 93% |
| Noida | ₹6L – ₹11L | ₹13L – ₹23L | ₹26L – ₹41L | 92% |
| Chennai | ₹5L – ₹11L | ₹13L – ₹23L | ₹25L – ₹41L | 90% |
| Mumbai | ₹6L – ₹11L | ₹13L – ₹24L | ₹27L – ₹43L | 95% |
| Gurgaon | ₹6L – ₹12L | ₹14L – ₹24L | ₹27L – ₹44L | 97% |
| Delhi | ₹6L – ₹11L | ₹13L – ₹24L | ₹26L – ₹42L | 94% |
Top paying companies for Data Scientists
Long-standing top payers for this role across India. The live snapshot above lists which of these are actively hiring right now.
- Walmart
- Microsoft
- Flipkart
- Swiggy
- PhonePe
Skills that drive pay in this role
Engineers and analysts who pair their core role with a high-demand skill set tend to land in the top quartile of the pay band. The skills below are the most-asked for Data Scientist postings on OwnYourCareer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary for a Data Scientist in India?
Based on 1 live Data Scientist job postings on OwnYourCareer in India, the median advertised salary is around ₹120L per year. Mid-career Data Scientist roles typically pay ₹14L – ₹25L.
How much does an entry-level Data Scientist earn in India?
Entry-level Data Scientists in India (0–2 years of experience) typically earn ₹6L – ₹12L per year. The top of the band is driven by product-company offers; the lower end is more common at services and consulting firms.
What is the senior-level Data Scientist salary in India?
Senior Data Scientists in India (6+ years of experience) typically earn ₹28L – ₹45L per year. Top-quartile offers usually combine product-company employer + a high-demand specialisation (e.g. multi-cloud, GenAI, real-time systems).
Which companies pay Data Scientists the most in India?
In our live job sample in India, the top-paying employers are Atlassian. Curated long-standing top payers for this role include Walmart, Microsoft, Flipkart, Swiggy.
Salary bands curated May 2026. Live aggregates refreshed hourly from open job postings. Last data point: 16 May 2026.