Design Manager
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₹6.5 Lakhs - ₹26 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byDesign Manager Salary in Engineering - Software & QA Department in India (Updated 2025)
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• updated:
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Design Manager Salary in India ranges between ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹26 Lakhs for 5 years of experience to 18 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 511 latest salaries received from Design Manager.
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Design Manager salaries by Experience
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
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5
years
(6
salaries)
| ₹0.5 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr |
6
years
(7
salaries)
| ₹6.1 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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7
years
(17
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| ₹6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
8
years
(26
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr |
9
years
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salaries)
| ₹7 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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Design Manager Jobs in India
Design Manager
· 8-13 years
Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
Pune
Design Manager
· 7-12 years
Reliance Industries (RIL)
₹17
L/yr
- ₹32
L/yr
Navi Mumbai
Design Manager
· 12-19 years
Adani Group
Ahmedabad
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Design Manager Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Design Manager
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| ₹6 L/yr - ₹33.2 L/yr |
Mumbai
Design Manager
5 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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New Delhi
Design Manager
5 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹5.9 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
Pune
Design Manager
5 -
18
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exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Design Manager
5 -
18
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exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr |
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Design Manager Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
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Manufacturing Design Manager
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18
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exp.
| ₹6.5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
Industrial Machinery Design Manager
5 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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Engineering & Construction Design Manager
5 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr |
Internet Design Manager
5 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹6 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr |
Fashion & Textile Design Manager
5 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹23.8 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Design Manager Salaries
What is the salary of a Design Manager in India?
Salary for a Design Manager in India ranges between ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹26.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 511 latest salaries received from various Design Managers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Design Managers?
- Amazon Design Manager Salary - ₹25.5 Lakhs per year
- Bajaj Auto Design Manager Salary - ₹23.4 Lakhs per year
- Afcons Infrastructure Design Manager Salary - ₹21.1 Lakhs per year
- CG Power and Industrial Solutions Design Manager Salary - ₹20.8 Lakhs per year
- KEC International Design Manager Salary - ₹19.9 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Design Manager in India?
Average starting Salary for Design Manager in India is around ₹6.5 Lakhs per year (₹54.2k per month). 5 years of minimum experience is required to be a Design Manager.
What is the highest salary for a Design Manager in India?
Highest salary that a Design Manager can earn is ₹43.0 Lakhs per year (₹3.6L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Design Manager in India?
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 81.0 Lakhs per year
- Engineering & Construction - ₹0.4 Lakhs to 101.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹1.4 Lakhs to 196.0 Lakhs per year
- Fashion & Textile - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Industrial Machinery - ₹0.8 Lakhs to 55.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Design Manager in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 180.0 Lakhs per year
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 48.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 101.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 99.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Design Manager?
These are the top skills of a Design Manager based on 149 jobs posted by employers.
- Project Management
- AutoCAD
- Architecture
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
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