Average Nuclear Pharmacist Salary in India for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Nuclear Pharmacist salary for 2024 in India and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Indian rupee. To keep things simple, we are using the INR currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚น.

How Much Does a Nuclear Pharmacist Make in India?

A Nuclear Pharmacist working in India will typically earn around 507,300 INR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 243,000 INR to the highest average salary of 795,700 INR.

Average Annual Salary
507,300 INR
Average Monthly Salary
42,275 INR

Lowest Annual Salary
243,000 INR
Lowest Monthly Salary
20,250 INR

Highest Annual Salary
795,700 INR
Highest Monthly Salary
66,308 INR

These are average salaries for a Nuclear Pharmacist in India and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Nuclear Pharmacist to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Nuclear Pharmacist salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Nuclear Pharmacist Salaries in India

So we've looked at the average salaries a Nuclear Pharmacist will earn in India. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Nuclear Pharmacist can earn between 243,000 INR and 795,700 INR on average in India. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Nuclear Pharmacist in India is 528,500 INR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 528,500 INR, and 50% of the population earn more than 528,500 INR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Nuclear Pharmacist salary in India, 25% of the population are earning less than 345,700 INR while 75% of the population earn more than 345,700 INR.

75% of the population earn less than 689,900 INR, and 25% of the population earn more than 689,900 INR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Nuclear Pharmacist Salary by Experience Level in India

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average nuclear pharmacist salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Nuclear Pharmacist in India that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 282,500 INR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Nuclear Pharmacist salary would increase to 406,300 INR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Nuclear Pharmacist, the average salary would be 533,100 INR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 652,200 INR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Nuclear Pharmacist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 695,200 INR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Nuclear Pharmacist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 759,300 INR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
282,500 INR
2-5 Years +42%
406,300 INR
5-10 Years +31%
533,100 INR
10-15 Years +23%
652,200 INR
15-20 Years +6%
695,200 INR
20+ Years +10%
759,300 INR

Nuclear Pharmacist Salary by Education Level in India

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Nuclear Pharmacist in India based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Nuclear Pharmacist in India with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 448,500 INR.

  • Master's Degree. A Nuclear Pharmacist in India with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 643,400 INR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
448,500 INR
Master's Degree +43%
643,400 INR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in India is around 160,000 to 479,000 INR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Nuclear Pharmacist Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In India, a male nuclear pharmacist will earn an average of 535,900 INR, while a female nuclear pharmacist will earn around 493,000 INR.

This means that a male nuclear pharmacist earns approximately 9% more than a female nuclear pharmacist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in India

Male
535,900 INR
Female -9%
493,000 INR

Nuclear Pharmacist Average Pay Raise in India

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Nuclear Pharmacist in India is around 12% every 17 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in India is around 9% every 16 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 12 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Nuclear Pharmacist in India can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in India for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in India.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
1%
Energy
2%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
4%
Travel
5%
Construction
6%
Education
7%

Nuclear Pharmacist Bonus and Incentive Rates in India

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Nuclear Pharmacist is a moderate bonus based job, with 58% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

42% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
58%
No Bonus
42%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in India earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
392,300 INR
Private Sector -6%
371,100 INR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Nuclear Pharmacist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Nuclear Pharmacist in India.

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 322,600 INR
Assistant Pharmacy Director Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 597,800 INR
Associate Medical Affairs Director Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 825,900 INR
Bioinformatics Scientist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 743,300 INR
Bioinformatics Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 341,400 INR
Biological Scientist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 798,900 INR
Biological Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 341,400 INR
Biomedical Engineer Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 322,600 INR
Biomedical Engineering Director Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 628,000 INR
Biostatistician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 507,300 INR
Biotechnologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 496,100 INR
Biotechnology Lead Data Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 388,100 INR
Chemical Process Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 357,300 INR
Clinical Consultant Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 498,000 INR
Clinical Data Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 493,000 INR
Clinical Data Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 454,300 INR
Clinical Informatics Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 378,800 INR
Clinical Operations Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 714,600 INR
Clinical Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 485,300 INR
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 588,500 INR
Clinical Programmer Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 258,400 INR
Clinical Project Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 454,300 INR
Clinical Research Associate Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 430,000 INR
Clinical Research Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 701,400 INR
Clinical Study Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 615,700 INR
Compliance Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 514,300 INR
Cytology Laboratory Technologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 397,900 INR
Cytotechnologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 397,900 INR
GCP Auditor Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 428,400 INR
Hospital Pharmacy Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 369,300 INR
Manufacturing Engineer Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 414,000 INR
Medical Affairs Director Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 768,900 INR
Medical Representative Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 330,900 INR
Medical Science Liaison Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 558,300 INR
Molecular and Cellular Biologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 810,200 INR
Pharmaceutical Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 854,300 INR
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 913,400 INR
Pharmaceutical Operations Excellence Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 798,900 INR
Pharmaceutical Process Engineer Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 448,500 INR
Pharmaceutical Production Assistant Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 548,800 INR
Pharmaceutical Project Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 514,300 INR
Pharmaceutical Quality Auditor Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 539,700 INR
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Assistant Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 406,300 INR
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 553,800 INR
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Specialist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 433,800 INR
Pharmaceutical Representative Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 330,900 INR
Pharmaceutical Research Associate Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 496,100 INR
Pharmaceutical Research Scientist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 731,700 INR
Pharmaceutical Researcher Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 714,600 INR
Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 597,800 INR
Pharmaceutical Sales Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 714,600 INR
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 330,900 INR
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 765,100 INR
Pharmaceutical Team Leader Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 539,700 INR
Pharmaceutical Technologist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 372,600 INR
Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 485,300 INR
Pharmacy Aide Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 322,600 INR
Pharmacy Manager Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 684,900 INR
Pharmacy Stock Controller Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 290,800 INR
Pharmacy Technician Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 283,700 INR
Records Management Coordinator Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 266,000 INR
Shift Encapsulator Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 294,300 INR
Staff Pharmacist Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology 485,300 INR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in India, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
agra 459,300 INR
Ahmadabad 547,800 INR
Bangalore 595,300 INR
Bhopal 520,900 INR
Chennai 556,000 INR
Coimbatore 489,500 INR
Delhi 574,200 INR
Ghaziabad 514,300 INR
Hyderabad 592,200 INR
Indore 533,100 INR
Jaipur 539,800 INR
Kanpur 524,300 INR
Kolkata 578,500 INR
Lucknow 525,700 INR
Ludhiana 478,000 INR
Madurai 455,400 INR
Mumbai 605,700 INR
Nagpur 529,600 INR
Patna 472,100 INR
Pimpri-Chinchwad 499,300 INR
Pune 556,000 INR
Surat 528,600 INR
Vadodara 454,300 INR
Visakhapatnam 516,100 INR

Salary Comparison by State

The table below includes links to the average salary for each state in India.

City Average Salary
Andaman & Nicobar Islands 442,200 INR
Andhra Pradesh 563,000 INR
Arunachal Pradesh 471,700 INR
Assam 533,000 INR
Bihar 590,200 INR
Chandigarh 436,200 INR
Chhatisgarh 562,600 INR
Dadra & Nagar Haveli 464,900 INR
Daman & Diu 450,300 INR
Delhi 535,800 INR
Goa 483,400 INR
Gujarat 581,300 INR
Haryana 528,500 INR
Himachal Pradesh 501,400 INR
Jammu & Kashmir 510,000 INR
Jharkhand 545,300 INR
Karnataka 563,000 INR
Kerala 533,100 INR
Lakshadweep 411,400 INR
Madhya Pradesh 623,200 INR
Maharashtra 629,800 INR
Manipur 510,300 INR
Meghalaya 500,100 INR
Mizoram 467,700 INR
Nagaland 487,600 INR
Orissa 563,000 INR
Pondicherry 464,400 INR
Punjab 531,700 INR
Rajasthan 575,100 INR
Sikkim 437,300 INR
Tamil Nadu 559,000 INR
Tripura 524,300 INR
Uttar Pradesh 639,100 INR
Uttaranchal 533,100 INR
West Bengal 615,300 INR

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