Category Development Manager
Annual salary range
₹15 Lakhs - ₹29 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byCategory Development Manager Salary in Hospitality in India (Updated 2025)
based on 14
latest salaries
• updated:
2 Jan 2025
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Experience wise Category Development Manager salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
2
years
(4
salaries)
|  ₹25 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
3
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹15 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
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4
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹19.5 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
5
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹22.5 L/yr - ₹24.1 L/yr |
6
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹22.5 L/yr - ₹22.5 L/yr |
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Category Development Manager Salary in
India ranges between ₹15
Lakhs to ₹29
Lakhs for
2 years of experience to 7 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
14 latest salaries received
from Category Development Manager.
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Category Development Manager salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Marketing & Communication
Category Development Manager Salary
2 - 5
years
exp.
(5
salaries)
| ₹22.5 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
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| |
Sales & Business Development
Category Development Manager Salary
4 - 6
years
exp.
(3
salaries)
| ₹19.5 L/yr - ₹24.1 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by Category Development Managers
1w ago
ITC
Category Development Manager
5 years exp.
2w ago
Mondelez International
Category Development Manager
6 years exp.
3w ago
Reckitt Benckiser
Category Development Manager
12 years exp.
3w ago
Hindavi Solution
Category Development Manager
13 years exp.
1mo ago
Mondelez International
Category Development Manager
7 years exp.
1mo ago
ITC
Category Development Manager
5 years exp.
3mo ago
ITC
Category Development Manager
4 years exp.
3mo ago
Atom
Category Development Manager
2 years exp.
3mo ago
Meesho
Category Development Manager
6 years exp.
4mo ago
ITC
Category Development Manager
3 years exp.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
1 -
12
yrs
exp.
(17 salaries)
|
₹8.4 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr | |
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7 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹17.1 L/yr - ₹21.9 L/yr | |
Category Development Manager Jobs in India
Category Development Manager
· 2-4 years
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Category Development Manager Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Category Development Manager
2 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
Mumbai
Category Development Manager
2 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹12 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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| |
Kolkata
Category Development Manager
2 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹8.4 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Pune
Category Development Manager
2 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Category Development Manager
2 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr |
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Category Development Manager Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Internet
Category Development Manager
2 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr |
Retail
Category Development Manager
2 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹35.7 L/yr |
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| |
FMCG
Category Development Manager
2 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
Consumer goods
Category Development Manager
2 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹19 L/yr - ₹33.5 L/yr |
Fashion & Textile
Category Development Manager
2 -
12
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Category Development Manager Salaries
What is the salary of a Category Development Manager in India?
Salary for a Category Development Manager in India ranges between ₹15.0 Lakhs to ₹29.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 14 latest salaries received from various Category Development Managers across industries.
What is the starting salary for a Category Development Manager in India?
Average starting Salary for Category Development Manager in India is around ₹15.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.3L per month). 2 years of minimum experience is required to be a Category Development Manager.
What are the top paying industries for Category Development Manager in India?
- Food Processing - ₹40.0 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Chemicals - ₹25.0 Lakhs to 37.0 Lakhs per year
- FMCG - ₹8.4 Lakhs to 70.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 39.0 Lakhs per year
- Logistics - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Category Development Manager in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹19.0 Lakhs to 33.0 Lakhs per year
- Kolkata - ₹8.4 Lakhs to 33.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Category Development Manager?
These are the top skills of a Category Development Manager based on 1 job posted by employers.
- Digital Marketing
- Business Development
- MS Office
- Research
- Sales and Marketing
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