Department Head
Annual salary range
₹2.4 Lakhs - ₹38 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byDepartment Head Salary in Chennai (Updated 2025)
based on 100
latest salaries
• updated:
16 Mar 2025
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Department Head Salary in Chennai ranges between ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹38 Lakhs for 3 years of experience to 21 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 100 latest salaries received from Department Head.
| Company name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
Maruti Suzuki Department Head Salary
15 years exp |  | |
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter Department Head Salary
15 years exp | | |
 Department Head Salary
15 years exp | | 1 job opening |
 Department Head Salary
15 years exp | | 1 job opening |
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15 years exp | | |
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| Company Name | Avg. annual salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
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18 -
20
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹22 L/yr - ₹26 L/yr | |
11 -
12
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(3 salaries)
|
₹11.1 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr | |
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25 -
27
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹13.5 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr | |
22 -
24
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(3 salaries)
|
₹33.3 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr | |
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12 -
13
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr | |
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6 -
7
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr | |
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12 -
14
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr | |
10 -
12
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹7.2 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr | |
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15 -
16
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹10.8 L/yr - ₹13.8 L/yr | |
15 -
18
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹35 L/yr - ₹38.6 L/yr | |
Latest annual salaries shared by Department Heads
2d ago
Gracure Pharmaceuticals
Department Head
18 years exp.
2d ago
Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects
Department Head
17 years exp.
2d ago
L.G.Balakrishnan & Bros
Department Head
8 years exp.
3d ago
Enrich Energy
Department Head
13 years exp.
3d ago
Christ University
Department Head
6 years exp.
3d ago
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter
Department Head
16 years exp.
5d ago
Essel Mining & Industries
Department Head
13 years exp.
5d ago
JM Aluminium
Department Head
10 years exp.
5d ago
Grasim Industries
Department Head
20 years exp.
6d ago
Hotel and Catering Management Institute
Department Head
14 years exp.
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Department Head salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
3
years
(3
salaries)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr |
4
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹16.3 L/yr |
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5
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
6
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr |
7
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
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Department Head Jobs in Chennai
Department Head
· 16-25 years
Welspun Corp Limited
Anjar
Department Head
· 10-17 years
Family Health Plan (FHPL)
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Department Head
· 10-15 years
Sberbank
New Delhi
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Department Head Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Mumbai
Department Head
3 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹2.6 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Department Head
3 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
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New Delhi
Department Head
3 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹38 L/yr |
Pune
Department Head
3 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹38.5 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Department Head
3 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
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Department Head Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
|---|---|
Education & Training Department Head
3 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹1.6 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
Manufacturing Department Head
3 -
22
years
exp.
| ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Industrial Machinery Department Head
3 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Engineering & Construction Department Head
3 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Financial Services Department Head
3 -
21
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹56 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Department Head Salaries
What is the salary of a Department Head in India?
Salary for a Department Head in India ranges between ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹38.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 100 latest salaries received from various Department Heads across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Department Heads?
- Maruti Suzuki Department Head Salary - ₹44.0 Lakhs per year
- Honda Motorcycle & Scooter Department Head Salary - ₹36.3 Lakhs per year
- Asahi India Glass Department Head Salary - ₹12.3 Lakhs per year
- VIBGYOR Group of Schools Department Head Salary - ₹5.4 Lakhs per year
- R G Technosolutions Department Head Salary - ₹3.1 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Department Head in India?
Average starting Salary for Department Head in India is around ₹2.4 Lakhs per year (₹20.0k per month). 3 years of minimum experience is required to be a Department Head.
What is the highest salary for a Department Head in India?
Highest salary that a Department Head can earn is ₹57.0 Lakhs per year (₹4.8L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Department Head in India?
- Engineering & Construction - ₹26.0 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Automobile - ₹21.0 Lakhs to 44.0 Lakhs per year
- Industrial Machinery - ₹12.0 Lakhs to 41.7 Lakhs per year
- Auto Components - ₹10.0 Lakhs to 51.4 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹2.2 Lakhs to 12.8 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Department Head in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 550.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 91.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 101.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Department Head?
These are the top skills of a Department Head based on 37 jobs posted by employers.
- Project Management
- Communication Skills
- Operations
- Training
- Interpersonal Skills
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