Category Development Manager
Annual salary range
₹8.4 Lakhs - ₹47.5 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byCategory Development Manager Salary in India (Updated 2025)
based on 58
latest salaries
• updated:
9 Feb 2025
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Salary of majority employees
Experience wise Category Development Manager salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
2
years
(8
salaries)
|  ₹5 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
3
years
(8
salaries)
| ₹9 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
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4
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹9.7 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
5
years
(9
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
6
years
(12
salaries)
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Category Development Manager Salary in
India ranges between ₹8.4
Lakhs to ₹47.5
Lakhs for
2 years of experience to 13 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
58 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 - 7
years
exp.
(16
salaries)
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
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| |
Sales & Business Development
Category Development Manager Salary
2 - 13
years
exp.
(15
salaries)
| ₹8.4 L/yr - ₹47.5 L/yr |
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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)
|
₹10.7 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr | |
2 -
9
yrs
exp.
(13 salaries)
|
₹19 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr | |
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0 -
19
yrs
exp.
(7 salaries)
|
₹25 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr | |
5 -
6
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹30 L/yr - ₹35.7 L/yr | |
5 -
6
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹10 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr | |
6 -
7
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹40 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr | |
3 -
6
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
|
₹9.3 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr | |
4 yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
|
₹28 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr | |
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19 -
20
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹18.9 L/yr - ₹24.2 L/yr | |
2 -
6
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr | |
Category Development Manager Jobs in India
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· 2-4 years
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Top skills for Category Development Manager
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 By 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 ₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹47.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 58 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 ₹8.4 Lakhs per year (₹70.0k 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?
- Mumbai - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Kolkata - ₹8.4 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹6.0 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 39.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 29.0 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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