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Sales Manager Salary in Germany

Sales managers lead teams to hit revenue targets and grow customer relationships. The Germany median is $191,608 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$191,608
per year
Monthly (national)
$15,967
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$191,608
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$92.12
varies by city

Sales Manager salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$191,608
Essen, DE$191,608
Dortmund, DE$191,608
Dresden, DE$191,608
Bremen, DE$191,608
Nuremberg, DE$191,608
Munich, DE$147,128
Frankfurt, DE$138,003
Hamburg, DE$136,863
Düsseldorf, DE$131,160
Berlin, DE$127,739
Cologne, DE$127,739

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a sales manager make in Germany?
The national median sales manager salary in Germany is about 168.000 € per year (14.000 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 112.000 € to 168.000 €.
Which Germany city pays sales managers the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 168.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays sales managers the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 112.000 € per year for a sales manager.
What is the typical salary range for a sales manager in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, sales manager pay commonly spans from about 73.300 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 260.400 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have sales manager salary data?
Pay by Role publishes sales manager pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is sales manager in demand in Germany?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.