BigBasket Category Buyer Salaries by 10+ Employees (Updated 2025)

3 - 12 years exp.

₹3.8 Lakhs - ₹8 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

45% less than the average Category Buyer Salary in Internet Companies for 3 - 12 years of experience

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Procurement & Supply Chain Category Buyer Salary 3 - 12 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
Merchandising, Retail & eCommerce Category Buyer Salary 5 - 11 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr
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Product Management Category Buyer Salary 9 - 11 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹5.3 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

Last Updated: 18 Mar 2025

Companies similar to BigBasket for Category Buyer

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Flipkart Category Buyer Salary 10 - 14 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹20.2 L/yr 195% more
Caterpillar Inc Category Buyer Salary 5 - 16 years exp. (38 salaries)	₹9 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr 194% more	2 job openings
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Maersk Category Buyer Salary 5 - 11 years exp. (15 salaries)	₹8.4 L/yr - ₹13.6 L/yr 95% more	3 job openings
Reliance Retail Category Buyer Salary 2 - 15 years exp. (15 salaries)	₹5.7 L/yr - ₹14.3 L/yr 53% more
Varroc Group Category Buyer Salary 0 - 13 years exp. (14 salaries)	₹5.7 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr 62% more

Category Buyer salary at BigBasket ranges between ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹8 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 12 years. Salary estimates are based on 18 latest salaries received from various employees of BigBasket.

Experience wise BigBasket Category Buyer salaries

Last Updated: 18 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3.8 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.7 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
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5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.1 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr
6 years (4 salaries)	₹4 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.2 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr
9 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
11 years (3 salaries)	₹5.4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for BigBasket

4.4

Rated by 4 employees for salary & benefits

Team Lead in Guntur Kakani Road Auto Nagar

Other Department

5.0

• posted on 13 Jan 2022

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Bigbasket is a largest digital marketing this is helpful is old age people s is order in our home the deleviry boy go the coustamer near home give to a coustmer

Salary - Excellent

+6 more

Dislikes

This is simply work and somtime s preshar and best salary give the company mostly is See the experience candidate s is give a prey arty finally this is the Excellent company

Team Lead in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Customer Support Department

4.0

• posted on 22 Sep 2021

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...y will change the HR policies without prior intimation as per their requirement. Payscale is way too less.

Job security - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

Pay is less. No stable policies. They does not motivate to get the performance done.. Management is behind cost cutting

Salary - Bad

+2 more

Category Manager in Shakriel Industrial Area Howrah

Marketing & Communication Department

4.0

• posted on 31 Mar 2021

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The company management and HR policy is transparent. Work environment is good. Salary hike through appraisal are fair. Award and appreciation program is very motivational.

Salary - Excellent

+1 more

Dislikes

Job training is not that strong. No issues with salary but Career growth is slow. Management doesn't place the designation or job roles as per the knowledge,efficiency and work experience ,eg.- who is very efficient in operation is placed in sales department. Management doesn't address the actual issues.

Promotions - Poor

HR Executive Generalist in Kolkata

Full Time

Human Resources Department

4.0

• posted on 21 Feb 2025

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

a strong company culture, opportunities for career growth and skill development, a supportive work environment and the ability to contribute to impactful projects within the company

Job security - Good

+1 more

Dislikes

low salary hikes, inconsistent work-life balance, high pressure in certain departments, poor communication regarding salary discussions.

Assistant Manager Quality in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0

• posted on 14 Feb 2025

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Salary on time will credit

Salary - Good

Dislikes

There is a personal targets from reporting manager. There is no chance to improve new things and no chance to speak also. Completely I felt toxic culture because few Reporting managers having powers and they are Miss using powers by torturing employees just because of personal targets

Skill development - Poor

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BigBasket Category Buyer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Category Buyer at BigBasket ?

The average salary of a Category Buyer at BigBasket in India typically ranges from ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 3 years to 12 years).

The top 10% of Category Buyer at BigBasket earn more than ₹7.8 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹8.0 Lakhs per year. Category Buyer Salaries at BigBasket 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 10+ BigBasket employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Category Buyer at BigBasket in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Category Buyer at BigBasket in India typically ranges from ₹43,049 to ₹44,169 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 3 years to 12 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 10+ salaries received from various employees of BigBasket. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than BigBasket for Category Buyer in India?

Flipkart	₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹20.2 Lakhs per year
Caterpillar Inc	₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
Maersk	₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹13.6 Lakhs per year
Varroc Group	₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
Reliance Retail	₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹14.3 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by BigBasket, depending on the role and experience level.

How the salary growth look like for a Category Buyer at BigBasket in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
3 years	₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹9.2 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹5.8 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹4.0 Lakhs to ₹6.0 Lakhs per year

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BigBasket Category Buyer salary in India ranges between ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹8 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 18 BigBasket latest salaries received from various employees of BigBasket.