Category Lead
Annual salary range
₹8.4 Lakhs - ₹57 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byCategory Lead Salary in Gurgaon / Gurugram (Updated 2025)
based on 64
latest salaries
• updated:
12 Mar 2025
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Category Lead Salary in Gurgaon / Gurugram ranges between ₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹57 Lakhs for 3 years of experience to 14 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 64 latest salaries received from Category...
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| Company name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
Udaan Category Lead Salary
4 years exp |  | |
Unacademy Category Lead Salary
4 years exp | | |
 Category Lead Salary
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| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
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4 -
8
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exp.
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
(4 salaries)
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₹16 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr | |
3 -
13
yrs
exp.
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
(4 salaries)
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₹8 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr | |
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2 -
11
yrs
exp.
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
(4 salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr | |
4 -
7
yrs
exp.
.
Gurgaon / Gurugram
(3 salaries)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹27.5 L/yr | |
12 -
14
yrs
exp.
.
Gurgaon / Gurugram
(3 salaries)
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₹28 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr | |
5 -
13
yrs
exp.
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
(3 salaries)
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₹47 L/yr - ₹57 L/yr | |
10 -
12
yrs
exp.
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
(3 salaries)
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₹13.7 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr | |
4 -
6
yrs
exp.
.
Gurgaon / Gurugram
(3 salaries)
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₹19 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr | |
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7 -
9
yrs
exp.
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
(3 salaries)
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₹13.5 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr | |
12 -
15
yrs
exp.
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
(3 salaries)
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₹42 L/yr - ₹65 L/yr | |
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Physicswallah
Category Lead
13 years exp.
5d ago
Bajaj Electricals
Category Lead
6 years exp.
1w ago
Amazon
Category Lead
10 years exp.
1w ago
Zyod
Category Lead
6 years exp.
1w ago
Nykaa
Category Lead
4 years exp.
1w ago
Unacademy
Category Lead
6 years exp.
1w ago
Vegrow
Category Lead
6 years exp.
1w ago
Dell
Category Lead
9 years exp.
1w ago
Amazon
Category Lead
11 years exp.
2w ago
Saitech It
Category Lead
4 years exp.
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Category Lead salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
3
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
4
years
(8
salaries)
| ₹9.3 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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5
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹8.8 L/yr - ₹57 L/yr |
6
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹10 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr |
7
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹5.6 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
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Category Lead Jobs in Gurgaon / Gurugram
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· 5-10 years
Wipro Enterprises
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Category Lead
· 7-10 years
Siemens Limited
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Category Lead
· 7-15 years
Michael Page India
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exp.
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| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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years
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| ₹6 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
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| ₹3 L/yr - ₹21.1 L/yr |
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Unacademy
Category Manager in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 27 Apr 2023
- Salary - Good
Dislikes
No job security. Terrible work culture and work-life balance. Constant role changes and need to prove to reporting manager every time. Imbalanced recognition.
read more- Job security - Bad
+2 more
Udaan
Team Lead in Bangalore Rural
• posted on 03 Sep 2021
Likes
Salary is decent and company is loyal with Salary and incentives
- Salary - Good
Dislikes
Here is No Work-life Balance , and most of the time you realise uncomfortable because Here is no free time for your personal works most of your 90 percent Sundays were busy on concall and official meetings
read more- Work-life balance - Poor
Udaan
Team Lead in Gurgaon / Gurugram
• posted on 21 Sep 2022
Likes
Salary on time. Connected with pan india buyers
- Salary - Good
Dislikes
Promotion is only on calls, but don’t provide letter against this
- Skill development - Bad
+2 more
Udaan
Team Lead in Indore
• posted on 12 Jan 2021
Unacademy
Category Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru
• posted on 31 Jul 2022
Likes
Good salary Good HR initiatives Free books per month Weekday work only
- Salary - Good
+1 more
Dislikes
Rude managers, no appreciation of good work Poor work life balance Too many calls, micromanaging
- Job security - Bad
+1 more
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Category Lead Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Category Lead
3 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹6.1 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr |
New Delhi
Category Lead
3 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹5.4 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Category Lead
3 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Category Lead
3 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹52 L/yr |
Pune
Category Lead
5 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹9.2 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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Category Lead Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Internet Category Lead
3 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Retail Category Lead
3 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹58 L/yr |
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Education & Training Category Lead
3 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
EdTech Category Lead
3 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
Consumer goods Category Lead
3 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Category Lead Salaries
What is the salary of a Category Lead in India?
The salary of a Category Lead in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry.
On average, Category Lead salaries ranges from ₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹57.0 Lakhs per year. Top companies and specialized roles may offer higher compensation.
The average starting salary is around ₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹57.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹9.6 Lakhs to ₹29.2 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 64 salaries received from various Category Leads across industries.
The average starting salary is around ₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹57.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary reaching ₹9.6 Lakhs to ₹29.2 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 64 salaries received from various Category Leads across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Category Leads?
Category Lead Salaries at Top paying companies in India are
Salaries depend on experience, role, and location. Additional compensation may include bonuses and stock options.
| Udaan Category Lead Salary | ₹9.6 Lakhs to ₹29.2 Lakhs per year |
| Unacademy Category Lead Salary | ₹4.4 Lakhs to ₹11.8 Lakhs per year |
| 1K Networks Category Lead Salary | ₹4 Lakhs to ₹14.2 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying cities for Category Lead in India?
The annual salary for Category Lead in India varies by location. Top paying cities for Category Lead are
Salary expectations for Category Lead may vary based on job roles, experience, and specific employer requirements.
| Category Lead Salary in Hyderabad / Secunderabad | ₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹52.0 Lakhs per year |
| Category Lead Salary in Noida | ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year |
| Category Lead Salary in Jaipur | ₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹34.0 Lakhs per year |
| Category Lead Salary in New Delhi | ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year |
| Category Lead Salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru | ₹6.1 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year |
What are the top paying industries for Category Lead in India?
Top 5 paying Industries for Category Lead in India are:
| Category Lead Salary in IT Services & Consulting | ₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹90.0 Lakhs per year |
| Category Lead Salary in Consumer Electronics & Appliances | ₹15.6 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year |
| Category Lead Salary in Fashion & Textile | ₹11.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year |
| Category Lead Salary in Retail | ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year |
| Category Lead Salary in Financial Services | ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year |
How does experience affect salaries of a Category Lead in India?
Experience significantly impacts a Category Lead salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as Category Lead take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles.
Category Lead salary at different experience level are as follows:
and so on.
| Experience | Average Salary Range |
|---|---|
| 3 years | ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year |
| 4 years | ₹9.3 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year |
| 5 years | ₹8.8 Lakhs to ₹57.0 Lakhs per year |
| 6 years | ₹10.0 Lakhs to ₹43.0 Lakhs per year |
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