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Forensic Scientist salary in Delhi NCR, 2026
Core range ₹6 to 14L a year at 3 to 7 years; ₹3.5L to ₹30L across the published market. Estimate built between published anchors, labelled and reviewed.
| Experience | Low outlier | Core range | High outlier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 2 years | ₹1.8L | ₹3 to 6L | ₹12L |
| 3 to 7 years | ₹3.5L | ₹6 to 14L | ₹30L |
| 8 to 15 years | ₹7L | ₹12 to 35L | ₹80L |
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Forensic Scientist · Delhi NCR, India · 3 to 7 years
Core range ₹6 to 14L a year
₹3.5L
Low outlier: small private lab or NGOs hiring
₹6 to 14L
Core range, where most offers land
₹30L
High outlier: top private labs or forensic specialists
City versus main tech hub
Delhi NCR pays below Bengaluru tech highs but above many smaller cities for forensic roles.
Michael Page India Salary Guide, 2023
Employer-type premium
Government forensic labs often give structured pay plus allowances, higher than small private labs.
7th Central Pay Commission, 2016
Skill premium
Specialist qualifications and accreditation command material premiums in private consultancies and international work.
Michael Page India Salary Guide, 2023
Typical annual increase
Normal salary progression in private sector typically 8 to 12% annually; government rises follow pay commission or fixed increments.
Michael Page India Salary Guide, 2023
Sources: 7th Central Pay Commission Report (2016); Michael Page India Salary Guide (2023). This range is interpolated between the published survey rows either side of it and reviewed before it is promoted to verified; a figure outside the published market is never shown. Ask inside the core; use the outliers to spot a low offer or a real niche premium.
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