Data Scientist salary in Chennai (2026)

Salary by experience

• 1–2 years₹10.9 LPA – ₹10.9 LPA · median ₹10.9 LPA (1)
• 2–5 years₹21.2 LPA – ₹28.8 LPA · median ₹25 LPA (2)
• 5–8 years₹30 LPA – ₹30 LPA · median ₹30 LPA (1)
• 8+ years₹25 LPA – ₹25 LPA · median ₹25 LPA (1)

Companies paying most

• Softview Infotechmedian ₹30 LPA (1 listing)
• Vrinda Internationalmedian ₹27.5 LPA (1 listing)
• TNQ Tech Pvt Ltdmedian ₹25 LPA (1 listing)
• Zolvitmedian ₹22.5 LPA (1 listing)
• Velocity Technologies Summitmedian ₹10.9 LPA (1 listing)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Data Scientist salary in Chennai?

The median Data Scientist salary in Chennai is ₹25 LPA a year (about ₹2.08 lakh a month before tax). Most listings pay between ₹16.7 LPA and ₹28.8 LPA.

How much does a fresher Data Scientist earn in Chennai?

With 1–2 years of experience, Data Scientists typically earn ₹10.9 LPA to ₹10.9 LPA (median ₹10.9 LPA).

How much can an experienced Data Scientist earn?

With 8+ years of experience, the typical range is ₹25 LPA to ₹25 LPA, with a median of ₹25 LPA.

Which companies pay Data Scientists the most in Chennai?

Among current listings, Softview Infotech (median ₹30 LPA), Vrinda International (median ₹27.5 LPA), TNQ Tech Pvt Ltd (median ₹25 LPA) pay the most.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 5 JobSpri listings in the last 12 months that show the salary. Each counts at the middle of its range; the range shown is the middle half of listings.