Swiggy Category Lead Salaries by 9 Employees (Updated 2025)

3 - 7 years exp.

₹6 Lakhs - ₹9.5 Lakhs

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Salary of majority employees

65% less than the average Category Lead Salary in Internet Companies for 3 - 7 years of experience

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Merchandising, Retail & eCommerce Category Lead Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
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Data Science & Analytics Category Lead Salary 4 - 7 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr

Last Updated: 23 Mar 2025

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Udaan Category Lead Salary 4 - 10 years exp. (48 salaries)	₹7.9 L/yr - ₹22.6 L/yr 158% more
Meesho Category Lead Salary 3 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹28 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr 362% more
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eBay Category Lead Salary 11 - 15 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹25 L/yr - ₹44 L/yr 352% more
Indiamart Intermesh Category Lead Salary 5 - 8 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹18 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 174% more
BlackBuck Category Lead Salary 2 - 8 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹6.2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr 14% less
Zepto Category Lead Salary 1 - 14 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹9.9 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr 58% more

Category Lead salary at Swiggy ranges between ₹6 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 3 years to 7 years. Salary estimates are based on 9 latest salaries received from various employees of Swiggy.

Experience wise Swiggy Category Lead salaries

Last Updated: 23 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr
4 years (4 salaries)	₹6.5 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
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5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹7 L/yr - ₹13.6 L/yr
6 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹6 L/yr - ₹13.7 L/yr
7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Swiggy

4.5

Rated by 3 employees for salary & benefits

Operations Manager in Indore

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

4.0

• posted on 08 Feb 2024

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Flexibility Employee care during travel. Additional pay on festivals

Salary - Excellent

+5 more

Dislikes

1) Leaves need to credited in terms of money if not taken. 2) Weekends should be considered as offs . 3) Over planning and less execution

Job security - Poor

Operations Manager in Gurgaon / Gurugram

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

4.0

• posted on 15 May 2022

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...ronment and culture. Teammates are supportive and the management is transparent. Company policies are good , appraisal are fair and they give good salary hike and bonus every year.

Salary - Excellent

+6 more

Dislikes

There is a lot of politics

Delivery Executive in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

1.0

• posted on 25 Feb 2025

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

i dont like anything, these days wasted time and energy

Dislikes

Maxx system is very very bad, maxx system bonus activated for less order pay and return pay, bull dogy person in management these days thats why leave work from swiggy

Salary - Bad

+6 more

Delivery Partner in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Food, Beverage & Hospitality Department

3.0

• posted on 12 Oct 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

I like a job to work in Swiggydelivery. But this is not sufficient job salary for future. Incase any emergency leave there is Not options To inform company.

Dislikes

Not a dislikes. But more need features for future job openings in this field. Any chances to work swiggy

Job security - Poor

+1 more

Senior Customer Service Executive in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

4.0

• posted on 25 Jul 2024

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

On time salary, cab facilities, fun activities, learnings, leaves, etc overall my company is best place to work.. I am missing my company.

Salary - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

Only thing I dislike in the office was my team leader Anithavalli Kollabattula. Annoying and irritating person I ever seen before in our company. Apart from her rest everything was super cool.

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Swiggy Category Lead Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Category Lead at Swiggy ?

The average salary of a Category Lead at Swiggy in India typically ranges from ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 3 years to 7 years).

The top 10% of Category Lead at Swiggy earn more than ₹9.5 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹9.5 Lakhs per year. Category Lead Salaries at Swiggy 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 9 Swiggy employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Category Lead at Swiggy in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Category Lead at Swiggy in India typically ranges from ₹56,153 to ₹57,561 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 3 years to 7 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 9 salaries received from various employees of Swiggy. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than Swiggy for Category Lead in India?

Meesho	₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year
eBay	₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹44.0 Lakhs per year
Indiamart Intermesh	₹18.0 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
Udaan	₹7.9 Lakhs to ₹22.6 Lakhs per year
Zepto	₹9.9 Lakhs to ₹16.0 Lakhs per year

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

What is the salary of a Category Lead in companies similar to Swiggy in India?

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

BlackBuck

₹6.2 Lakhs to ₹7.0 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 Lead at Swiggy in India?

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

Experience	Average Salary Range
3 years	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹13.5 Lakhs per year
4 years	₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹7.0 Lakhs to ₹13.6 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹13.7 Lakhs per year

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Swiggy Category Lead salary in India ranges between ₹6 Lakhs to ₹9.5 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 9 Swiggy latest salaries received from various employees of Swiggy.