How much does a CEO earn in India?

The estimated salary for CEO in India ranges from INR 36,500 to INR 58,333 INR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,574 job listings

Salary Guide

CEO Salary in India

Based on 1,574 job listings - 2026

Average salary

₹36,500 - ₹58,333

Median salary

₹36,500 - ₹58,333

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₹20K

25th percentile₹25K

Median₹37K

75th percentile₹58K

90th percentile₹67K

50% of professionals earn between ₹25,000 - ₹58,333 INR

The median salary is ₹36,500

Top cities

Mumbai198 job openings

Bengaluru78 job openings

Gurugram76 job openings

Hyderabad73 job openings

New Delhi56 job openings

Noida52 job openings

Ahmedabad49 job openings

Delhi41 job openings

Kolkata36 job openings

Chennai28 job openings

Gurgaon24 job openings

Pune24 job openings

Kochi20 job openings

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CEO

1,574 job openings

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The average salary for a CEO in India is INR 36,500 - INR 58,333 per year in 2026. The median salary is INR 47,417 per year, based on 1,574 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in India are Mumbai, Bengaluru, Gurugram, Hyderabad, New Delhi. Mumbai leads with 198 job openings.

Explore 1,574 CEO job listings in India on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.