As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Category Manager in India is ₹ 15,73,452, with an hourly rate of ₹ 756, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 13,38,928 to ₹ 18,31,948, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 13,38,928
50TH(Median)   ₹ 15,73,452
75TH   ₹ 18,31,948
Category Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Category Manager Salary ₹ 13,38,928 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Category Manager Salary ₹ 15,73,452 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Category Manager Salary ₹ 18,31,948 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Category Manager Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Category Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Category Manager is about ₹ 15,73,452 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 756, a monthly salary of about ₹ 1,31,121, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 30,259. Click the switch button below to see more details about Category Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Category Managers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Category Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 51,251 - ₹ 55,637, while Intermediate make ₹ 51,580 - ₹ 55,856, Senior earn ₹ 52,786 - ₹ 56,953, Specialist earn ₹ 54,212 - ₹ 58,470, Expert can reach ₹ 56,185 - ₹ 60,745 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Category Manager ₹ 54,212
Intermediate Level Category Manager ₹ 54,541
Senior Level Category Manager ₹ 55,637
Specialist Level Category Manager ₹ 56,953
Expert Level Category Manager ₹ 59,102
₹ 54,212 0 yr
₹ 54,541 < 2 yrs
₹ 55,637 2-4 yrs
₹ 56,953 5-8 yrs
₹ 59,102 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 97%
Intermediate Level 97%
Senior Level 96%
Specialist Level 96%
Expert Level 96%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Category Manager?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Category Manager are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 17,05,215 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 14,69,623, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 14,28,762 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Category Management Analyst or Category Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Category Management Analyst makes less than a Category Manager. A Category Management Analyst earns an average annual salary of ₹ 11,13,223. And a Category Manager earns an average annual salary of ₹ 15,73,452.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Category Management Analyst
₹ 8,00,074
₹ 15,03,185
Category Management Analyst, Sr.
₹ 14,48,695
₹ 23,07,548
Category Research and Metrics Analyst
₹ 7,94,029
₹ 14,91,828
Category Metrics/Strategic Marketing Manager
₹ 33,78,069
₹ 72,22,163

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