Amazon Category Head Salaries by 20+ Employees (Updated 2025)

8 - 15 years exp.

₹40 Lakhs - ₹1.2 Crore

Salary of majority employees

137% more than the average Category Head Salary in Internet Companies for 8 - 15 years of experience

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Strategic & Top Management Category Head Salary 9 - 15 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹51 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr
Sales & Business Development Category Head Salary 9 - 13 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹40 L/yr - ₹1.2 Cr/yr
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Merchandising, Retail & eCommerce Category Head Salary 10 - 12 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹50 L/yr - ₹78.3 L/yr

Last Updated: 28 Feb 2025

Companies similar to Amazon for Category Head

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Reliance Retail Category Head Salary 10 - 17 years exp. (43 salaries)	₹14.5 L/yr - ₹58.4 L/yr 58% less
Udaan Category Head Salary 6 - 15 years exp. (41 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr 28% less
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Flipkart Category Head Salary 8 - 13 years exp. (20 salaries)	₹25.5 L/yr - ₹68 L/yr 39% less
Tata CLiQ Category Head Salary 4 - 12 years exp. (19 salaries)	₹21 L/yr - ₹50.7 L/yr 49% less
Pristyn Care Category Head Salary 6 - 12 years exp. (18 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr 54% less

Category Head salary at Amazon ranges between ₹40 Lakhs to ₹1.2 Crore per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 15 years. Salary estimates are based on 21 latest salaries received from various employees of Amazon.

Experience wise Amazon Category Head salaries

Last Updated: 28 Feb 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹26.7 L/yr - ₹75 L/yr
9 years (3 salaries)	₹40 L/yr - ₹75 L/yr
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10 years (5 salaries)	₹50 L/yr - ₹84.1 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹75 L/yr - ₹1.4 Cr/yr
12 years (5 salaries)	₹57 L/yr - ₹1.2 Cr/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹48 L/yr - ₹1.2 Cr/yr
14 years (3 salaries)	₹64 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr
15+ years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹36.4 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

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Operations Manager in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

2.0

• posted on 23 Feb 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Except the Compensation nothing else is good,

Work-life balance - Good

Dislikes

senior managers need a target every year to terminate, no work ethics they do not know what KPI is and measured if 15 team members is there and all meet their targets which is productivity, no errors etc however is last in the stack is put on PIP Which is not ideal for the end user Scorecards that cannot be automated by the l4 manager is considered as a negative point and the manager is removed from the company

Skill development - Bad

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Merchandising, Retail & eCommerce Department

4.0

• posted on 16 May 2023

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Amazon is a great place to work however if your new to the industry or fresher its better to go a challenging roles in Amazon and keep your options open for skills based roles. Will not recommend any role with is not based on the IT skills.

Salary - Good

+2 more

Dislikes

... in the beginning but you will regret staying more than 2 years with out growth. Benefits like stock compensation practices and transportation and Sodexo for food are getting older and needs a rise since it has not changed since its inception in India.

Skill development - Poor

Vendor Manager in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

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3.0

• posted on 18 Sep 2023

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good work life balance work culture Good time off

Skill development - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

They will promise you to promote and pay you more and ask you to work on a different job role but will never pay for 12 months or so..this is happening recently not in past....no faith or trust on leadership

Salary - Bad

+1 more

Operations Manager in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

5.0

• posted on 18 Sep 2023

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

People, opportunity to learn and get visibility on other departments

Skill development - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

Salary compensation, they trick you in terms of giving joining bonus, though once it is over it does get compensated with appraisal but in reality you will take home same for straight 3 years and then it will reduce.

Salary - Bad

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Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

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• posted on 18 Jan 2023

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for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary is good according to market standards.

Salary - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

There is no personal life left after 10 hour shift. Rotating shift every week deprives you of sleep and health goes for a toss. Join corporate amazon, but no FC or sort centre if you want a happy life.

Work satisfaction - Poor

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Amazon Category Head Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Category Head at Amazon ?

The average salary of a Category Head at Amazon in India typically ranges from ₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹120.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 8 years to 15 years).

The top 10% of Category Head at Amazon earn more than ₹108.0 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹120.0 Lakhs per year. Category Head Salaries at Amazon can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 20+ Amazon employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Category Head at Amazon in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Category Head at Amazon in India typically ranges from ₹4,33,385 to ₹4,46,251 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹120.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 8 years to 15 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 20+ salaries received from various employees of Amazon. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What is the salary of a Category Head in companies similar to Amazon in India?

The salary of a Category Head at companies similar to Amazon in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Udaan	₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹102.0 Lakhs per year
Flipkart	₹25.5 Lakhs to ₹68.0 Lakhs per year
Tata CLiQ	₹21.0 Lakhs to ₹50.7 Lakhs per year
Pristyn Care	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
Reliance Retail	₹14.5 Lakhs to ₹58.4 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.

How the salary growth look like for a Category Head at Amazon in India?

The salary growth for a Category Head at Amazon depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Category Head can expect the following growth trajectory at Amazon:

Experience	Average Salary Range
8 years	₹26.7 Lakhs to ₹75.0 Lakhs per year
9 years	₹40.0 Lakhs to ₹75.0 Lakhs per year
10 years	₹50.0 Lakhs to ₹84.1 Lakhs per year
11 years	₹75.0 Lakhs to ₹138.7 Lakhs per year

and so on.

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Amazon Category Head salary in India ranges between ₹40 Lakhs to ₹1.2 Crore with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 21 Amazon latest salaries received from various employees of Amazon.