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

Q: Who is the most famous botanist?

Some of the top most famous botanists are as follows,Carl LinnaeusGeorge Washington CarverAlexander von HumboldtAgnes ArberGregor Mendel

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.

Table of Content

Botanist Eligibility Criteria
Botanist Jobs
Average Salary of Botanist
Salary of a Botanist: Course Wise
Salary of a Botanist Abroad
Botanist Salary: FAQs

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,

Carl Linnaeus
George Washington Carver
Alexander von Humboldt
Agnes Arber
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.