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IT Head Salary Trends in India 2025

The document provides an overview of IT Head salaries in India for 2025, indicating a salary range from ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹58 Lakhs based on experience levels from 5 to 25 years. It highlights top-paying companies and cities, with Shell and FlexM offering some of the highest salaries. The data is derived from over 4,700 employee submissions, reflecting variations based on industry and location.
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IT Head Salary Trends in India 2025

The document provides an overview of IT Head salaries in India for 2025, indicating a salary range from ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹58 Lakhs based on experience levels from 5 to 25 years. It highlights top-paying companies and cities, with Shell and FlexM offering some of the highest salaries. The data is derived from over 4,700 employee submissions, reflecting variations based on industry and location.
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What is the salary of a IT Head in India?
The salary of a IT Head in India varies based on experience, location, company & Industry. On
average, IT Head salaries ranges from ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year. Top companies and
specialized roles may offer higher compensation.

The average starting salary is around ₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year, with the highest salary
reaching ₹67.4 Lakhs to ₹125.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 4.8k salaries
received from various IT Heads across industries.

What are the top paying companies that employ IT Heads?


IT Head Salaries at Top paying companies in India are

Shell IT Head Salary ₹67.4 Lakhs to ₹1.3 Lakhs per year

FlexM IT Head Salary ₹85 Lakhs to ₹89.2 Lakhs per year

Vodafone Idea IT Head Salary ₹74 Lakhs to ₹1 Lakhs per year

Jotna Nigeria IT Head Salary ₹81 Lakhs to ₹90 Lakhs per year

LOREAL IT Head Salary ₹80 Lakhs to ₹90 Lakhs per year

Salaries depend on experience, role, and location. Additional compensation may include
bonuses and stock options.

What are the top paying cities for IT Head in India?


The annual salary for IT Head in India varies by location. Top paying cities for IT Head are

IT Head Salary in Ahmedabad ₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹70.0 Lakhs per year

IT Head Salary in Mumbai ₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹65.0 Lakhs per year

IT Head Salary in Bangalore / Bengaluru ₹6.3 Lakhs to ₹65.0 Lakhs per year Rate your company

IT Head Salary in Chennai ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹50.0 Lakhs per year

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IT Head Salary in Pune ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹51.0 Lakhs per year


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Top 5 paying Industries for IT Head in India are:

IT Head Salary in Financial Services ₹6.5 Lakhs to ₹70.0 Lakhs per year

IT Head Salary in Retail ₹6.4 Lakhs to ₹63.0 Lakhs per year

IT Head Salary in Internet ₹8.6 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year

IT Head Salary in IT Services & Consulting ₹5.9 Lakhs to ₹70.0 Lakhs per year

IT Head Salary in Auto Components ₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹51.0 Lakhs per year

How does experience affect salaries of a IT Head in India?


Experience significantly impacts a IT Head salary in India. Salaries increase with experience, as
IT Head take on more complex tasks, responsibilities, and leadership roles. IT Head salary at
different experience level are as follows:

Experience Average Salary Range

5 years ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year

6 years ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year

7 years ₹2.5 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year

8 years ₹3.6 Lakhs to ₹24.0 Lakhs per year

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