Sales Manager Salary (2024)
Salary Range
Sales Manager salaries range from $125,430 to $211,670 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Sales Manager Salary by City
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $112,710 | $161,010 | $211,670 | $277,150 | $362,274 | $113,072 | 40,990 |
| San Jose, CA | $83,130 | $127,160 | $200,450 | $216,490 | $237,342 | $102,375 | 9,170 |
| Denver, CO | $110,550 | $139,050 | $176,620 | $238,930 | $319,933 | $156,578 | 6,580 |
| Boston, MA | $96,000 | $133,540 | $175,360 | $224,770 | $289,003 | $115,293 | 11,110 |
| San Francisco, CA | $78,320 | $111,120 | $174,610 | $216,850 | $271,762 | $97,222 | 17,890 |
| Seattle, WA | $104,160 | $136,690 | $172,440 | $222,010 | $286,451 | $115,422 | 6,950 |
| Washington, DC | $80,440 | $116,340 | $168,770 | $225,540 | $299,341 | $110,452 | 7,360 |
| Detroit, MI | $78,520 | $105,990 | $157,900 | $205,150 | $266,575 | $166,036 | 8,260 |
| Atlanta, GA | $79,230 | $109,990 | $156,950 | $209,920 | $278,781 | $158,216 | 12,540 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $83,110 | $105,420 | $150,860 | $201,310 | $266,895 | $142,053 | 7,270 |
| Chicago, IL | $78,740 | $105,190 | $147,940 | $204,660 | $278,396 | $137,875 | 24,390 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $79,810 | $104,940 | $144,910 | $200,220 | $272,123 | $122,390 | 9,020 |
| Charlotte, NC | $67,870 | $98,450 | $144,770 | $208,640 | $291,671 | $149,710 | 5,650 |
| Austin, TX | $66,870 | $99,590 | $141,430 | $204,050 | $285,456 | $137,311 | 8,730 |
| Raleigh, NC | $66,560 | $84,640 | $137,490 | $205,770 | $294,534 | $137,766 | 3,330 |
| Dallas, TX | $70,290 | $99,220 | $137,130 | $200,430 | $282,720 | $131,729 | 27,600 |
| Portland, OR | $79,440 | $102,950 | $135,340 | $188,490 | $257,585 | $104,028 | 4,350 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $61,910 | $94,160 | $134,910 | $186,510 | $253,590 | $133,047 | 5,160 |
| Nashville, TN | $71,910 | $96,400 | $134,070 | $169,020 | $228,020 | $133,669 | 4,610 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $69,130 | $98,240 | $131,410 | $181,340 | $246,249 | $130,497 | 10,700 |
| Houston, TX | $63,090 | $82,780 | $131,040 | $177,400 | $233,880 | $135,793 | 17,400 |
| Miami, FL | $63,490 | $85,070 | $128,320 | $187,270 | $263,905 | $104,240 | 10,780 |
| Tampa, FL | $59,290 | $82,780 | $127,610 | $178,370 | $244,358 | $128,122 | 5,530 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $63,800 | $84,250 | $126,790 | $177,630 | $243,722 | $76,380 | 37,030 |
| San Diego, CA | $58,740 | $77,580 | $125,430 | $181,100 | $253,471 | $78,296 | 8,250 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Sales Manager is $150,969 as of 2024. The national mean (average) is $175,481. Salaries range from $125,430 to $211,670 depending on city and cost of living.
Sales Manager salaries vary significantly by metro area. The highest-paying cities offer median salaries well above the national average of $150,969, though cost of living should be factored in. Check the city breakdown table above for COL-adjusted figures.
There are approximately 310,650 Sales Manager positions in the US across 25 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sales Manager positions at the 90th percentile earn significantly more than the median, suggesting strong income growth potential with experience and specialization. The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile indicates the impact that skills, location, and seniority have on compensation.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. COL adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities.