Category Head
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₹5.4 Lakhs - ₹75 Lakhs
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Category Head Salary in India ranges between ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹75 Lakhs for 5 years of experience to 18 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 1.4k latest salaries received from Category Head.
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₹15.5 L/yr - ₹59.5 L/yr | |
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₹40 L/yr - ₹1.2 Cr/yr | |
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₹25.5 L/yr - ₹68 L/yr | |
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₹21 L/yr - ₹50.7 L/yr | |
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₹25 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr | |
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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr | |
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹5.3 L/yr | |
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₹44 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr | |
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₹15.8 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr | |
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Pai International
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5 years exp.
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Inbrew Beverages
Category Head
14 years exp.
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Myk Laticrete
Category Head
16 years exp.
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IndustryBuying.com
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8 years exp.
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1 India Family Mart
Category Head
9 years exp.
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Motul
Category Head
14 years exp.
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Ajio Business
Category Head
12 years exp.
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WayCool Foods and Products
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8 years exp.
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Rishab World
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12 years exp.
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CK Birla Group
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12 years exp.
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Category Head salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
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5
years
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6
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| Unlock ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr |
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Category Head
· 10-20 years
Dainik Bhaskar Group
Bhopal
Category Head
· 10-12 years
zyduswellness
Ahmedabad
Category Head
· 9-14 years
Luminous Power Technologies
New Delhi
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• posted on 03 Apr 2021
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Category Head Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Category Head
5 -
18
years
exp.
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Mumbai
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New Delhi
Category Head
5 -
18
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
Category Head
5 -
18
years
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| Unlock ₹11.7 L/yr - ₹69.6 L/yr |
Noida
Category Head
5 -
17
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Category Head Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
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Internet Category Head
5 -
18
years
exp.
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Retail Category Head
5 -
18
years
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| Unlock ₹10 L/yr - ₹93 L/yr |
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Fashion & Textile Category Head
5 -
18
years
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| Unlock ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹57.5 L/yr |
Manufacturing Category Head
5 -
17
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹13.2 L/yr - ₹95 L/yr |
Consumer goods Category Head
5 -
18
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| Unlock ₹12.5 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Category Head Salaries
What is the salary of a Category Head in India?
Salary for a Category Head in India ranges between ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹75.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 1.4k latest salaries received from various Category Heads across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Category Heads?
- Amazon Category Head Salary - ₹78.8 Lakhs per year
- Pidilite Industries Category Head Salary - ₹78.7 Lakhs per year
- Udaan Category Head Salary - ₹57.1 Lakhs per year
- Flipkart Category Head Salary - ₹47.7 Lakhs per year
- Tata CLiQ Category Head Salary - ₹39.9 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Category Head in India?
Average starting Salary for Category Head in India is around ₹5.4 Lakhs per year (₹45.0k per month). 5 years of minimum experience is required to be a Category Head.
What is the highest salary for a Category Head in India?
Highest salary that a Category Head can earn is ₹120.0 Lakhs per year (₹10.0L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Category Head in India?
- FMCG - ₹5.5 Lakhs to 102.2 Lakhs per year
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances - ₹1.4 Lakhs to 101.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 120.0 Lakhs per year
- Retail - ₹1.5 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Fashion & Textile - ₹3.2 Lakhs to 94.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Category Head in India?
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹5.0 Lakhs to 115.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹2.4 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹2.1 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 97.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 98.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Category Head?
These are the top skills of a Category Head based on 45 jobs posted by employers.
- Salesforce
- Digital Marketing
- B2B Sales
- Product Management
- Sales Strategy
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