Nestle Category Manager Salaries by 6 Employees (Updated 2025)

13 - 17 years exp.

₹25 Lakhs - ₹39 Lakhs

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Salary of majority employees

130% more than the average Category Manager Salary in FMCG Companies for 13 - 17 years of experience

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2024

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Tata Consumer Products Category Manager Salary 2 - 15 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹19 L/yr - ₹40.4 L/yr 27% less
Olam Category Manager Salary 0 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹23 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 34% less

Category Manager salary at Nestle ranges between ₹25 Lakhs to ₹39 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 13 years to 17 years. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Nestle.

Experience wise Nestle Category Manager salaries

Last Updated: 24 Feb 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹15.1 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹31 L/yr - ₹39 L/yr
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15+ years (3 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹60.6 L/yr

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What is the salary of Category Manager at Nestle?

Category Manager salary at Nestle in India ranges between ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹39.0 Lakhs for experience between 13 years to 17 years. According to our estimates it is 130% more than the average Category Manager Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Nestle India.

How does the salary of a Category Manager at Nestle India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Category Manager at Nestle is 130% more than the average salary of a Category Manager in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Nestle to a Category Manager in India?

Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting Category Manager Salary - ₹33.0 Lakhs to ₹67.0 Lakhs per year
Britannia Category Manager Salary - ₹26.0 Lakhs to ₹69.0 Lakhs per year
Dabur Category Manager Salary - ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹70.0 Lakhs per year
Reckitt Benckiser Category Manager Salary - ₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹51.0 Lakhs per year
Cavinkare Category Manager Salary - ₹17.3 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Category Manager in companies similar to Nestle in India?

Godrej Consumer Products Category Manager Salary - ₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year
Tata Consumer Products Category Manager Salary - ₹19.0 Lakhs to ₹40.4 Lakhs per year
PepsiCo Category Manager Salary - ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹31.0 Lakhs per year
Hindustan Unilever Category Manager Salary - ₹23.0 Lakhs to ₹29.0 Lakhs per year
ITC Category Manager Salary - ₹12.0 Lakhs to ₹35.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Category Manager at Nestle in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Category Manager at Nestle ranges between ₹2,30,590 per month to ₹2,39,880 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Nestle Category Manager salary in India which ranges between ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹39.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 13 years to 17 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Category Manager at Nestle?

According to AmbitionBox, 100% of the Nestle Category Managers reported a notice period of 1 Month.This is based on 2 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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