Category Head
Annual salary range
₹10 Lakhs - ₹93 Lakhs
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Category Head Salary in Retail in India (Updated 2025)
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Experience wise Category Head salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(12
salaries)
|  Unlock₹10.4 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr |
6
years
(15
salaries)
| Unlock ₹5 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr |
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7
years
(13
salaries)
| Unlock ₹11.1 L/yr - ₹50.7 L/yr |
8
years
(25
salaries)
| Unlock ₹9 L/yr - ₹68 L/yr |
9
years
(27
salaries)
| Unlock ₹7.8 L/yr - ₹93 L/yr |
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Category Head Salary in
India ranges between ₹10
Lakhs to ₹93
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 18 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
361 latest salaries received
from Category Head.
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Category Head salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Merchandising, Retail & eCommerce
Category Head Salary
5 - 17
years
exp.
(94
salaries)
| Unlock ₹10.7 L/yr - ₹62.5 L/yr |
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Sales & Business Development
Category Head Salary
5 - 17
years
exp.
(40
salaries)
| Unlock ₹10.4 L/yr - ₹88 L/yr |
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Pai International
Category Head
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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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3d ago
IndustryBuying.com
Category Head
8 years exp.
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4d ago
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
Category Head
8 years exp.
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Rishab World
Category Head
12 years exp.
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CK Birla Group
Category Head
12 years exp.
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₹59.4 L/yr - ₹65.6 L/yr | |
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₹25.3 L/yr - ₹32.4 L/yr | |
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₹48 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr | |
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yrs
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₹49.9 L/yr - ₹55.1 L/yr | |
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yrs
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₹8.7 L/yr - ₹11.1 L/yr | |
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₹4.9 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr | |
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₹15.2 L/yr - ₹19.4 L/yr | |
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10 -
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₹13.5 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr | |
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr | |
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₹40.5 L/yr - ₹51.8 L/yr | |
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· 10-20 years
Dainik Bhaskar Group
Bhopal
Category Head
· 9-14 years
Luminous Power Technologies
New Delhi
Category Head
· 10-15 years
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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.
| Unlock ₹12 L/yr - ₹75 L/yr |
Mumbai
Category Head
5 -
18
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹8 L/yr - ₹80 L/yr |
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New Delhi
Category Head
5 -
18
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹7.8 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Category Head
5 -
18
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹11.7 L/yr - ₹69.6 L/yr |
Noida
Category Head
5 -
17
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹8 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Category Head Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Internet
Category Head
5 -
18
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹12.5 L/yr - ₹85 L/yr |
Fashion & Textile
Category Head
5 -
18
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹57.5 L/yr |
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Manufacturing
Category Head
5 -
17
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹13.2 L/yr - ₹95 L/yr |
Consumer goods
Category Head
5 -
18
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹12.5 L/yr - ₹97 L/yr |
FMCG
Category Head
6 -
17
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹13.2 L/yr - ₹96 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Category Head Salaries
What is the salary of a Category Head in Retail companies?
Salary for a Category Head in Retail companies ranges between ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹93.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 361 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 - ₹47.0 Lakhs per year
- Tata CLiQ Category Head Salary - ₹39.1 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Category Head in Retail companies?
Average starting Salary for Category Head in Retail companies is around ₹10.0 Lakhs per year (₹83.3k per month). 5 years of minimum experience is required to be a Category Head.
What is the highest salary for a Category Head in Retail companies?
Highest salary that a Category Head can earn in Retail companies 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 Retail companies?
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹3.2 Lakhs to 97.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹9.0 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹4.8 Lakhs to 101.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹11.7 Lakhs to 70.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹1.5 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 39 jobs posted by employers.
- Salesforce
- Digital Marketing
- B2B Sales
- Product Management
- Sales Strategy
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