Genetic Engineering mostly offers the research and development kind of Job profiles in different sectors like Academia, Agriculture, Forensic Labs etc.

• Salary in India:

Candidate in jobs or training period ranges from 2-2.8 Lakh per year

For the associate researcher, it ranges from 3.5 lakh to 5 lakh per year.

Young scientists range from 6 to 9 lakh per year

Whereas for a senior scientist, it varies between 15-16 lakh per year in private companies.

• SALARY ABROAD:

Not only in India, but also abroad, if you are looking for a career, the average annual base salary is $ 159,339 to $ 194,895 of geneticists in the US For example, a PhD researcher receives a package of more than 22 lakh per year (i.e. € 29,060 / year) while for postdoctoral researchers more than 50 Lakh per year (€ 50,525 / year). As experience in this field increases, the salary packages offered in both. the private and government sectors increase.

I hope this answer helps. All the very best for your future endeavors!