Category Manager
Annual salary range
₹6.5 Lakhs - ₹33 Lakhs
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latest salaries
• updated:
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Experience wise Category Manager salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
2
years
(46
salaries)
|  ₹5.7 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
3
years
(45
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
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4
years
(45
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr |
5
years
(56
salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹29.2 L/yr |
6
years
(44
salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
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Category Manager Salary in
India ranges between ₹6.5
Lakhs to ₹33
Lakhs for
2 years of experience to 13 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
546 latest salaries received
from Category Manager.
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Category Manager salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Merchandising, Retail & eCommerce
Category Manager Salary
2 - 13
years
exp.
(160
salaries)
| ₹7.3 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
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Sales & Business Development
Category Manager Salary
2 - 13
years
exp.
(77
salaries)
| ₹8.4 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by Category Managers
2d ago
Zepto
Category Manager
5 years exp.
2d ago
Redington
Category Manager
10 years exp.
2d ago
Moglix
Category Manager
4 years exp.
2d ago
IndustryBuying.com
Category Manager
7 years exp.
2d ago
IndustryBuying.com
Category Manager
7 years exp.
2d ago
Svitzer
Category Manager
11 years exp.
2d ago
Welspun
Category Manager
4 years exp.
2d ago
Vedantu
Category Manager
7 years exp.
2d ago
Zepto
Category Manager
5 years exp.
3d ago
Urban Company
Category Manager
2 years exp.
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₹12.6 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr | |
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₹7.6 L/yr - ₹9.7 L/yr | |
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15 yrs
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₹12.2 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr | |
1 yr
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₹13.5 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr | |
10 yrs
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₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr | |
9 yrs
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₹36 L/yr - ₹46 L/yr | |
8 yrs
exp.
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₹22.5 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr | |
1 yr
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₹4.4 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr | |
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8 yrs
exp.
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₹32.4 L/yr - ₹41.4 L/yr | |
7 yrs
exp.
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₹12.2 L/yr - ₹15.5 L/yr | |
Category Manager Jobs in India
Category Manager
· 6-10 years
ISS India
₹10
L/yr
- ₹17
L/yr
Mumbai
Category Manager
· 0-6 years
Amazon India Software Dev Centre Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Category Manager
· 5-10 years
DMart
Thane
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Category Manager Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Category Manager
2 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹6.6 L/yr - ₹32.8 L/yr |
Mumbai
Category Manager
2 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr |
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New Delhi
Category Manager
2 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Category Manager
2 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
Noida
Category Manager
2 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹22.6 L/yr |
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Category Manager Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Internet
Category Manager
2 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹6.2 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
Retail
Category Manager
2 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
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Fashion & Textile
Category Manager
2 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹6.4 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting
Category Manager
2 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
Consumer Electronics & Appliances
Category Manager
2 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Category Manager Salaries
What is the salary of a Category Manager in India?
Salary for a Category Manager in India ranges between ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹33.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 546 latest salaries received from various Category Managers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Category Managers?
- Amazon Category Manager Salary - ₹33.3 Lakhs per year
- ITC Category Manager Salary - ₹24.9 Lakhs per year
- PhonePe Category Manager Salary - ₹24.9 Lakhs per year
- Udaan Category Manager Salary - ₹23.9 Lakhs per year
- Jumbotail Technologies Category Manager Salary - ₹23.1 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Category Manager in India?
Average starting Salary for Category Manager in India is around ₹6.5 Lakhs per year (₹54.2k per month). 2 years of minimum experience is required to be a Category Manager.
What is the highest salary for a Category Manager in India?
Highest salary that a Category Manager can earn is ₹50.0 Lakhs per year (₹4.2L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Category Manager in India?
- Consumer Electronics & Appliances - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 94.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Retail - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 101.0 Lakhs per year
- Fashion & Textile - ₹2.4 Lakhs to 70.0 Lakhs per year
- EdTech - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 29.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Category Manager in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹4.9 Lakhs to 69.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹5.6 Lakhs to 51.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹2.3 Lakhs to 51.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹5.6 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
- Navi Mumbai - ₹4.3 Lakhs to 33.5 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Category Manager?
These are the top skills of a Category Manager based on 145 jobs posted by employers.
- Digital Marketing
- Business Development
- Market Research
- Procurement
- Product Management
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