Category Manager
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₹5.1 Lakhs - ₹32 Lakhs
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Experience wise Category Manager salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
2
years
(678
salaries)
|  Unlock₹4 L/yr - ₹25.2 L/yr |
3
years
(848
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| Unlock ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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4
years
(1k
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| Unlock ₹5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
5
years
(1.1k
salaries)
| Unlock ₹5.1 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
6
years
(838
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| Unlock ₹5.8 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
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Category Manager Salary in
India ranges between ₹5.1
Lakhs to ₹32
Lakhs for
2 years of experience to 13 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
7.5k latest salaries received
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Category Manager salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
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Merchandising, Retail & eCommerce
Category Manager Salary
2 - 13
years
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(1.4k
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Sales & Business Development
Category Manager Salary
2 - 13
years
exp.
(1.1k
salaries)
| Unlock ₹5.1 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
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₹7 L/yr - ₹20.2 L/yr | 1 job opening |
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₹7.8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr | |
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₹5.7 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | 4 job openings |
Category Manager Jobs in India
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· 2-10 years
Amazon
Category Manager
· 6-8 years
Cargill
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Category Manager
· 8-13 years
Lodha Group
Mumbai
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Category Manager Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Category Manager
2 -
13
years
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Mumbai
Category Manager
2 -
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| Unlock ₹6.3 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
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New Delhi
Category Manager
2 -
13
years
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Gurgaon / Gurugram
Category Manager
2 -
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Noida
Category Manager
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13
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Category Manager Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
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Internet Category Manager
2 -
13
years
exp.
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Retail Category Manager
2 -
13
years
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| Unlock ₹6.8 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr |
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Fashion & Textile Category Manager
2 -
13
years
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| Unlock ₹6.4 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting Category Manager
2 -
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years
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| Unlock ₹5.8 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
Consumer Electronics & Appliances Category Manager
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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 ₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹32.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 7.5k latest salaries received from various Category Managers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Category Managers?
- Amazon Category Manager Salary - ₹33.4 Lakhs per year
- ITC Category Manager Salary - ₹25.6 Lakhs per year
- PhonePe Category Manager Salary - ₹25.4 Lakhs per year
- Jumbotail Technologies Category Manager Salary - ₹24.8 Lakhs per year
- Udaan Category Manager Salary - ₹23.9 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Category Manager in India?
Average starting Salary for Category Manager in India is around ₹5.1 Lakhs per year (₹42.5k 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 - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 400.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹2.3 Lakhs to 97.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 101.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 55.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹2.6 Lakhs to 70.0 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 149 jobs posted by employers.
- Digital Marketing
- Business Development
- Product Management
- Market Research
- Procurement
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