Category Manager
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₹6.5 Lakhs - ₹36.5 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byCategory Manager Salary in Marketing & Communication Department in India (Updated 2025)
based on 652
latest salaries
• updated:
10 Mar 2025
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Category Manager Salary in India ranges between ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹36.5 Lakhs for 2 years of experience to 13 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 652 latest salaries received from Category Manager.
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5
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₹17 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr | |
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(4 salaries)
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₹7.2 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr | |
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14
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(3 salaries)
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₹11 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr | |
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4
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₹11 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr | |
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8
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₹8.4 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr | |
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₹12.2 L/yr - ₹21.8 L/yr | |
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₹6 L/yr - ₹11.4 L/yr | |
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₹12.7 L/yr - ₹15.1 L/yr | |
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₹18.5 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr | |
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9
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exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹11.3 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Category Managers
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Zepto
Category Manager
5 years exp.
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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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Category Manager salaries by Experience
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
2
years
(50
salaries)
| ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹25.2 L/yr |
3
years
(85
salaries)
| ₹6.2 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
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4
years
(107
salaries)
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
5
years
(92
salaries)
| ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
6
years
(62
salaries)
| ₹6.6 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
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Category Manager Jobs in India
Category Manager
· 2-10 years
Amazon
Category Manager
· 6-8 years
Cargill
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Category Manager
· 4-8 years
DECATHLON SPORTS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Category Manager Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Category Manager
2 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹6.7 L/yr - ₹32.5 L/yr |
Mumbai
Category Manager
2 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
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New Delhi
Category Manager
2 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹4.3 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Category Manager
2 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr |
Noida
Category Manager
2 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹22.6 L/yr |
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Category Manager Salary By 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 - ₹32.8 L/yr |
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Fashion & Textile Category Manager
2 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹6.1 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting Category Manager
2 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹5.8 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr |
Consumer Electronics & Appliances Category Manager
2 -
13
years
exp.
| ₹7 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 ₹36.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 652 latest salaries received from various Category Managers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Category Managers?
- Amazon Category Manager Salary - ₹33.6 Lakhs per year
- PhonePe Category Manager Salary - ₹26.3 Lakhs per year
- ITC Category Manager Salary - ₹25.2 Lakhs per year
- Jumbotail Technologies Category Manager Salary - ₹24.8 Lakhs per year
- Meesho Category Manager Salary - ₹24.3 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 - ₹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 144 jobs posted by employers.
- Digital Marketing
- Business Development
- Market Research
- Product Management
- Procurement
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