As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Market Research Director in India is ₹ 34,90,472, with an hourly rate of ₹ 1,678, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 29,59,603 to ₹ 40,71,157, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 29,59,603
50TH(Median)   ₹ 34,90,472
75TH   ₹ 40,71,157
Market Research Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Market Research Director Salary ₹ 29,59,603 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Market Research Director Salary ₹ 34,90,472 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Market Research Director Salary ₹ 40,71,157 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Market Research Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Market Research Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Market Research Director is about ₹ 34,90,472 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 1,678, a monthly salary of about ₹ 2,90,873, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 67,124. Click the switch button below to see more details about Market Research Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Market Research Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Market Research Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 95,365 - ₹ 1,04,269, while Intermediate make ₹ 96,607 - ₹ 1,05,304, Senior earn ₹ 98,471 - ₹ 1,06,754, Specialist earn ₹ 1,00,749 - ₹ 1,08,825, Expert can reach ₹ 1,03,027 - ₹ 1,10,719 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Market Research Director ₹ 1,01,370
Intermediate Level Market Research Director ₹ 1,02,612
Senior Level Market Research Director ₹ 1,04,269
Specialist Level Market Research Director ₹ 1,06,340
Expert Level Market Research Director ₹ 1,08,410
₹ 1,01,370 0 yr
₹ 1,02,612 < 2 yrs
₹ 1,04,269 2-4 yrs
₹ 1,06,340 5-8 yrs
₹ 1,08,410 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 97%
Intermediate Level 97%
Senior Level 97%
Specialist Level 97%
Expert Level 97%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Market Research Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Market Research Director are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 37,82,769 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 32,60,142, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 31,69,499 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Market Research/Intelligence /Insights Director or Market Research Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Market Research/Intelligence /Insights Director makes more than a Market Research Director. A Market Research/Intelligence /Insights Director earns an average annual salary of ₹ 40,15,948. And a Market Research Director earns an average annual salary of ₹ 34,90,472.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Market Research/Intelligence /Insights Director
₹ 24,31,657
₹ 64,94,190
Market Research Manager
₹ 13,01,145
₹ 35,64,067
Market and Competitive Intelligence Director
₹ 24,34,796
₹ 65,02,575
Top Market Research Executive
₹ 30,88,539
₹ 1,00,39,662

Market Research Director Job Openings in India

Market Research
AUGRAY PRIVATE LIMITED
Chennai, TN

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Specialist Market Research
Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, KA

Apply Specialist Market Research, Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru/ Bangalore for 5 - 6 year of Experience on TimesJobs.com

Research Associate (Secondary Research)
Unimrkt Research
Gurgaon, HR

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Research Analyst
TechSci Research
Noida/ Greater Noida, UP

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Executive - Language & Communication
Unimrkt Research
Gurgaon, HR

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Media Manager
SBT Research
Pune, MH

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DotNet Developer
TechSci Research
Noida/ Greater Noida, UP

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Micro Market Manager
Paytm
Bhopal, MP

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