Content has loaded

Data scientist salary in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Updated 2026)

How much does a Data Scientist make in Chennai, Tamil Nadu?

Average base salary

₹12,09,129
same
as national average

The average salary for a data scientist is ₹12,09,129 per year in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. 48 salaries reported, updated at 29 June 2026

Data Scientist job openings in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

slide 1 of 6
slide1 of 6
Data Scientist
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)3.9out of 5 stars.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Data Scientist in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
PayPal
 
₹21,90,333per year
View company
Kantar
 
₹18,16,667per year
View company
Société Générale
 
₹16,28,750per year
View company
Verizon
 
₹15,87,500per year
View company
codemantra
 
₹15,00,000per year
View company
Condé Nast
 
₹14,33,333per year
View company

Highest paying cities near Chennai, Tamil Nadu for Data Scientists

  1. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    ₹12,09,129 per year
  2. Madurai, Tamil Nadu
    ₹9,04,765 per year
  3. Salem, Tamil Nadu
    ₹3,58,082 per year
  4. Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
    ₹3,05,885 per year
  5. Vellore, Tamil Nadu
    ₹2,92,482 per year

Where can a Data Scientist earn more?

Compare salaries for Data Scientists in different locations
vs

How much do similar professions as Data Scientist get paid in Chennai, Tamil Nadu?

Data Science Intern

Job openings
Average ₹27,090 per month

Director of Data Science

Job openings
Average ₹91,158 per month

Junior Data Scientist

Job openings
Average ₹4,59,034 per year

Lead Data Scientist

Job openings
Average ₹12,30,035 per year

Principal Data Scientist

Job openings
Average ₹14,00,118 per year

Senior Data Scientist

Job openings
Average ₹23,37,156 per year