Head
Annual salary range
₹3.4 Lakhs - ₹78 Lakhs
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latest salaries
• updated:
20 Dec 2024
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Experience wise Head salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
5
years
(57
salaries)
|  ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹68 L/yr |
6
years
(48
salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr |
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7
years
(71
salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹67.5 L/yr |
8
years
(62
salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹75 L/yr |
9
years
(70
salaries)
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹57.5 L/yr |
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Head Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹3.4
Lakhs to ₹78
Lakhs for
5 years of experience to 27 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
2k latest salaries received
from Head.
Head salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Research & Development
Head Salary
10 - 23
years
exp.
(11
salaries)
| ₹5.4 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr |
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Sales & Business Development
Head Salary
8 - 21
years
exp.
(9
salaries)
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
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10 -
14
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(4 salaries)
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₹4.9 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr | |
25 -
29
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(3 salaries)
|
₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr | |
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28 -
31
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(3 salaries)
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₹20 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr | |
32 -
34
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(3 salaries)
|
₹52.3 L/yr - ₹57.8 L/yr | |
6 -
8
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(3 salaries)
|
₹16.5 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr | |
16 -
20
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(3 salaries)
|
₹22.5 L/yr - ₹28.8 L/yr | |
7 -
9
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(3 salaries)
|
₹8.7 L/yr - ₹11.2 L/yr | |
25 yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹21.6 L/yr - ₹27.6 L/yr | |
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11 -
18
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹9.9 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr | |
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22 -
24
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹59.9 L/yr - ₹66.2 L/yr | |
Head Jobs in Chennai
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· 10-15 years
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
Head
· 10-20 years
Siemens Limited
Pune
Head
· 9-14 years
K Raheja Corp
Mumbai
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| Designations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Manager Salary
4 -
16
years
exp.
(3.1L salaries)
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹31 L/yr |
Plant Head Salary
9 -
29
years
exp.
(532 salaries)
| ₹5.4 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr |
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Branch Head Salary
4 -
18
years
exp.
(12.5k salaries)
| ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
Director Salary
7 -
25
years
exp.
(28.6k salaries)
| ₹7.8 L/yr - ₹97.2 L/yr |
Business Head Salary
6 -
25
years
exp.
(631 salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr |
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Tata Steel
Manager in Jamshedpur
• posted on 14 Oct 2024
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Good opportunities for learning, transparent promotion and career growth options.
Dislikes
Pay scale is low compared to market for recent (lateral, merged) employees, revision required specially for JSR based new employees.
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Senior Manager in Mumbai
• posted on 11 Jun 2022
Likes
Ethics are of primary consideration. Job stability Employee Benefits are very good (pay and other benefits) Strong processes in place
read moreDislikes
Slow decision-making process, not agile enough in multiple departments,
Tata Steel
Manager in Jamshedpur
• posted on 30 Aug 2022
Likes
The principles and ethics being followed. A culture promoting trust, respect and balance.
Dislikes
Low salary compensation.
Tata Steel
Senior Manager in Jamshedpur
• posted on 08 Jul 2024
Likes
Salary is as per the industry practice, work life balance is because you have to travel less compared to other locations
read moreDislikes
Culture is not conducive to the people who want to explore new things, Training without any benefit to job is provided, Promotions will require some more than qualifications
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Head Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Mumbai
Head
5 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹78 L/yr |
New Delhi
Head
5 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹78 L/yr |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Head
5 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹78 L/yr |
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Head
5 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹78 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Head
5 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹78 L/yr |
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Head Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Financial Services
Head
5 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹78 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Head
5 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹78 L/yr |
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Internet
Head
5 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹78 L/yr |
Education & Training
Head
5 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹78 L/yr |
IT Services & Consulting
Head
5 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹3.4 L/yr - ₹78 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Head Salaries
What is the salary of a Head in India?
Salary for a Head in India ranges between ₹3.4 Lakhs to ₹78.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 2k latest salaries received from various Heads across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Heads?
- Tata Steel Head Salary - ₹48.6 Lakhs per year
- Xyz Company Head Salary - ₹36.7 Lakhs per year
- American Broadcasting Company Head Salary - ₹30.6 Lakhs per year
- R G Technosolutions Head Salary - ₹13.9 Lakhs per year
- Mega Skill Center Head Salary - ₹7.6 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Head in India?
Average starting Salary for Head in India is around ₹3.4 Lakhs per year (₹28.3k per month). 5 years of minimum experience is required to be a Head.
What is the highest salary for a Head in India?
Highest salary that a Head can earn is ₹75.7 Lakhs per year (₹6.3L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Head in India?
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹4.2 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Automobile - ₹5.5 Lakhs to 55.0 Lakhs per year
- Auto Components - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 33.0 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹9.7 Lakhs to 24.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹5.1 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Head in India?
- Mumbai - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 200.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 340.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 100.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Head?
These are the top skills of a Head based on 285 jobs posted by employers.
- Digital Marketing
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Recruitment
- Business Development
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