Nestle Category Head Salaries by 3 Employees (Updated 2025)

10 - 12 years exp.

₹61 Lakhs - ₹66 Lakhs

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89% more than the average Category Head Salary in FMCG Companies for 10 - 12 years of experience

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Last Updated: 13 Jun 2024

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Category Head salary at Nestle ranges between ₹61 Lakhs to ₹66 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 10 years to 12 years. Salary estimates are based on 3 latest salaries received from various employees of Nestle.

Experience wise Nestle Category Head salaries

Last Updated: 13 Jun 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
10 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹61 L/yr - ₹61 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹61 L/yr - ₹1.1 Cr/yr
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12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹26.1 L/yr - ₹66 L/yr

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Nestle Category Head salary in India ranges between ₹61 Lakhs to ₹66 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 3 Nestle latest salaries received from various employees of Nestle.