How Much Does a Market Research Director Make in India? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More
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.
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How Much Does a Market Research Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?
Yearly
Monthly
Weekly
Hourly
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025
₹ 29,59,603
Average₹ 34,90,472/year
₹ 40,71,157
₹ 2,46,634
Average₹ 2,90,873/month
₹ 3,39,263
₹ 56,915
Average₹ 67,124/week
₹ 78,291
₹ 1,423
Average₹ 1,678/hour
₹ 1,957
Annual Salary
Monthly Pay
Weekly Pay
Hourly Wage
75th Percentile
₹ 40,71,157
₹ 3,39,263
₹ 78,291
₹ 1,957
Average
₹ 34,90,472
₹ 2,90,873
₹ 67,124
₹ 1,678
25th Percentile
₹ 29,59,603
₹ 2,46,634
₹ 56,915
₹ 1,423
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
₹ 1,01,3700 yr
₹ 1,02,612< 2 yrs
₹ 1,04,2692-4 yrs
₹ 1,06,3405-8 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.