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Salary Guide 2026
Based on market data for mid-level professionals (3-5 years experience).
Entry Level
₹8L
/year
Mid Level
₹20L
/year
Senior
₹47.5L
/year
Based on 10 real Data Scientist job postings — ResumeKart's salary model, refreshed weekly.
Open roles at or above the median — apply with an ATS-optimised resume to land the top of the range.
Lead Data Scientist - Emerging Technology Standard Delivery Team
GK HR Consulting · Bangalore
SatSure - Senior Data Scientist - Geospatial Foundation Models
SatSure · Bangalore
SatSure - Applied Data Scientist - Geospatial Foundation Models
SatSure · Bangalore
Data Scientist - Manager - GenAI & Automation - FMCG
Yugn · Bangalore
Sourced from Adzuna's job market intelligence — refreshed every few hours.
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Bangalore offers 20-30% higher tech salaries than other Indian cities, with a moderate cost of living compared to Mumbai.
Entry-level Data Scientists in Bangalore start around ₹8L, while senior professionals with 8+ years can earn ₹47.5L or more.
Startups may offer lower base pay but compensate with equity. Established enterprises and FAANG-tier companies in Bangalore typically pay at the top of the range.
Specialised skills command premium salaries. For Data Scientists, in-demand skills can increase compensation by 15-30% above the median.
Advanced degrees (MBA, MS) and industry certifications can add 10-20% to base salary, especially at senior levels.
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