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Botanist Salary: Average Salary, Specialization Wise Salary, Job Scope, Skills

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In simple terms Botany is the study of plants. Scientists who study plants and their characteristics which include their growth, structure, evolution and uses are termed as Botanists. Botanists are also incharge of working towards environmental protection as well as identifying new plant species and evaluating their features. The average starting salary of a Botanist ranges from INR 3,00,000 - 5,00,000.

In order to become a Botanist, aspiring candidates have to pursue Undergraduate and Postgraduate Botany Courses. There are several Top Botany Colleges in the country, who enroll students based on their merit as well as conduct Entrance Exams. 

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The sections below will discuss the average salary of a Botanist and other salary structures based on various parameters for your reference.

Botanist Eligibility Criteria

Some of the crucial eligibility criteria that must be fulfilled in order to become a Botanist are listed below for your reference,

  • Students must complete their Class 12th board exams with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics as their compulsory subject from any recognised board with minimum 60% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA
  • They must complete their Graduation in Botany from any recognised University with minimum 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA
  • Students must sit for various MSc Entrance Exams, to be able to pursue Post Graduation in Botany from any recognised university, with minimum 50% aggregate marks.
  • PhD in Botany can also be considered as a mandatory course for aspiring Botanists

Botanist Jobs

The list of jobs that a Botanist is in charge of are listed below for your reference,

  • The first and foremost job of a Botanist is to study plants and identify their traits and features
  • Botanists conduct fieldwork, test plant samples and thereby record their observations
  • Conducting tests on the effects of weather, pollution and pests on plants and similar species
  • Raising awareness about environmental pollution and conservation efforts

Average Salary of Botanist

As discussed above the average salary of a Botanist ranges from INR 3-5 LPA. Tabulated below is the salary of a Botanist based on the years of experience, 

Experience Level Average Salary (INR)
Starting Salary 3 - 5 LPA
Mid Level Salary 7 - 9.5 LPA
Senior Level Salary 9 LPA & above

Salary of a Botanist: Course Wise

The average salary of a Botanist in India, based on the qualifications pursued are tabulated below for your reference, 

Degrees Average Salary (INR)
B.Sc Botany 2 - 4 LPA
M.Sc Botany 4.5 - 7 LPA
PhD Botany 10 LPA & above

Botanist Salary Abroad

The average salary of a Botanist across various countries are tabulated below for your reference, 

Name of the Country Average Salary (INR)
United States of America 1,28,61,581
United Kingdom 62,80,369
Australia 37,63,420
Germany 4,35,527
Canada 70,63,010

Salary of a Botanist : FAQs

Ques. How much do botanists make in India?

Ans. The average pay of a Botanist in India is INR 5,08,682

Ques. Do botanists make good money?

Ans. Yes, with relevant years of experience and knowledge the salary of a Botanist in India can go up as much as INR 11 LPA.

Ques. What is the highest paying job in botany?

Ans. The various fields that offer good pay amongst Botanists are,

  • Horticulturist
  • Professor
  • Landscape designer
  • Agronomist
  • Environmental scientist 
  • Biologist
  • Plant engineer

Ques. Is botany class hard?

Ans. No, compared to other subjects, Botany is relatively easy, if studied with an eagerness to learn something.

Ques. Where a botanist can work?

Ans. Botanists work for various Government Organizations, Research Sectors, Environmental Consultancies, Colleges etc.

Ques. Who is the most famous botanist?

Ans. Some of the top most famous botanists are as follows,

  1. Carl Linnaeus
  2. George Washington Carver
  3. Alexander von Humboldt
  4. Agnes Arber
  5. Gregor Mendel

Ques. What can I do after MSc botany?

Ans. After completing MSc Botany, one can choose to pursue research i.e. PhD Botany. Or one can also choose to start working across various fields related to Botany

Ques. Does botany need math?

Ans. Yes, Math should be a compulsory subject both while studying the course as well as while pursuing class 12th board exams.

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Answered Questions

AN

Which is better, metallurgy at NIT Warangal or an MSc in Biology at BITS Goa?

RR

Radhika Rana

24 Aug 21

One of my cousins recently encountered a similar situation where she had to choose between an M.Sc in Chemistry at BITS Hyderabad, and Biotechnology at NIT Warangal. 

  1. Having a conversation with the seniors, she found out that placements at NIT Warangal for Biotechnology, Metallurgy, Civil, and Chemical, are not as good as they should be.
  2. The recruiters are a handful, like Dr. Reddy’s, who recruit a few students out of many. Most of the students begin preparing for CAT or GRE during their 3rd and 4th year of the course.
  3. The ECE placements are quite reasonable. This means, the median package for circuit branches in BPHC can range anywhere from around 10 LPA to 11 LPA, while the average package can still be higher. 
  4. However, Metallurgy will not supposedly bring as many prospects as other branches can. It can pose a real problem in your case. You can choose to pursue an MBA or opt to study abroad for an MS. 
  5. But, M.Sc in Biology at BITS Goa can possibly be a good choice because you will still secure a position in EEE, ECE, or ENI. It can fetch you a position in the IT sector. The placements between BITS Pilani and BITS Goa are almost in the same range, with little to no difference at all.
  6. Only recently, there are candidates who went abroad to MIT or Caltech after their M.Sc, to pursue their thesis. It can make an easy dodge for you to secure seats in MS or Ph.D. programs.

Thus, going for BITS Goa can be a superior choice to the NIT Warangal. 

SJ

Should I join IISC or JNCASR for integrated MSC-PHD in biology?

SA

Seenu Arora

05 Nov 22

Both are excellent institutions, but the experience will differ between the two. Whereas IISc is much larger and has a more vibrant student community, the smaller batches in JNCASR allow for more attention and a better chance of getting into at least one of their preferred labs.

IISC is smack dab in the middle of a commercial area (well, actually, the commercial areas grew around IISc, but let's not get into that). JNCASR is less centrally located and more of a sleepy campus. It's a completely different story after the second year when the pressure is intense and lab work can be extremely demanding. 

There are no holidays for students (not even Sundays or national holidays like the 15th of August or the 26th of January, but there is a flag hoisting event so you get off work for at least an hour) and most P.I.s do not allow paid leave of more than two weeks per year. This is not to say that there isn't any fun on campus. Most of the rules governing on-campus life are lax, and the guards and staff are laid-back and don't make a fuss when asked to overlook a few things.

AN

Is Mount Carmel College good for life science?

TB

Tripti Bansal

17 Aug 22

Mount Carmel College is good for Life Science courses. It is an autonomous college and follows an updated curriculum. The institute has a good Life Science faculty base. The faculty members are supportive and friendly. 

Mount Carmel puts a lot of emphasis on practical-based learning. Life Science conducts various excursions, seminars, and workshops, around the academic year.

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