Data science jobs in India are emerging as one of the best career options in 2021

The year 2020 has seen how the demand for data science professionals across industries soared unprecedently. This growth trend is likely to continue in the new year as companies are expected to turn more progressively towards digitization. According to our recent prediction on data science job opportunities, there will be 3,037,809 new job openings in data science worldwide by 2021. Data Science, an inter-disciplinary field of data analysis, typically demands the expertise and skills in gleaning, structuring, storing, handling and assessing data. These comprehensive sets of skills enable professionals as well as organizations to make data-driven decisions for business growth. The average salary of a Data Science in India is INR 1,000,000. While data science has become the most sought-after career opportunity in the 21st century, here is the list of top data science salaries companies are offering in January 2021.  

Google

Google, a search engine giant and the world’s leading tech firm is changing the world, providing users with access to information online. The company offers a broad range of technology and services to businesses worldwide. The average Data Scientist salary at Google is INR 1,500,000. Average Salary (Per year): INR 1,500,000 Salary Range: INR 269,087 – INR 7,319,637  

UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group, a diversified healthcare firm, introduces innovative approaches, products and services to improve personal health and promote healthier populations in local communities. The typical Data Scientist salary at UnitedHealth Group is INR 1,371,927. Average Salary (Per year): INR 1,371,927 Salary Range: INR 479,464 – INR 13,048,722  

Innoplexus

Innoplexus is a Germany-based business consulting and product development firm with a presence across the strongest economic centroids like India, the US and Austria. The company’s DaaS and CaaS solutions help Fortune 500 companies drive business outcomes. The average Data Scientist salary at Innoplexus is INR 1,206,562. Average Salary (Per year): INR 1,206,562 Salary Range: INR 157,984 – INR 5,954,362  

Ericsson-Worldwide

Ericsson offers advanced technology and services to telecom operators and provides support for networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has the leading position in managed services. The average Ericsson-Worldwide Data Scientist salary is INR 1,181,182. Average Salary (Per year): INR 1,181,182 Salary Range: INR 300,121 – INR 3,470,296  

IBM

IBM, a leading IT technology and consulting firm, provides computer hardware, software, and infrastructure and hosting services. The tech giant offers a wide range of technology and consulting services, with R&D expertise. The average salary of a Data Scientist at IBM is INR 1,100,000. Average Salary (Per year): INR1,100,000 Salary Range: INR 288,200 – INR 3,721,476  

Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. The company coalesces unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions with extensive research. The average Data Scientist salary at Accenture is INR 1,091,290. Average Salary (Per year): INR 1,091,290 Salary Range: INR 538,584 – INR 3,033,141  

Tech Mahindra

Tech Mahindra, the world’s leading technology company, represents the connected world, offering innovative and customer-centric information technology services and solutions. The company’s convergent, digital, design experiences, innovation platforms connect across various technologies. The average data scientist salary at Tech Mahindra is INR 1,041,261. Average Salary (Per year): INR 1,041,261 Salary Range: INR 389,578 – INR 2,283,526  

Capgemini

Capgemini’s technology and engineering services division provides assistance and support to internal IT and engineering teams within clients’ organizations in the cloud, cybersecurity, quality assurance, testing, and new technologies fields. The typical Data Scientist salary at Capgemini is INR 951,381. Average Salary (Per year): INR 951,381 Salary Range: INR 300,000 – INR 1,800,000