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Sales Manager Salary in Italy

The Italy median is $134,664 per year, with observed city pay up to Milan at $109,357.

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Sales Manager pay in Italy: Milan leads, Rome trails

The Italy national median for a sales manager is 116.000 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 73.300 € in Rome to 94.200 € in Milan (1.3×).

Sales managers lead teams to hit revenue targets and grow customer relationships. Common screening skills include Negotiation, Coaching, Forecasting, and CRM.

A modeled national band runs about 63.800 €–179.800 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +6% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Italian city.

Milan sits -19% vs the national median; Rome sits -37%. Relocating inside Italy for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Italy shows about 1.5% CPI in 2025. A sales manager raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby finance & business titles on this site include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, and Project Manager.

How to use Sales Manager pay data in Italy

Start with the national median (116.000 €), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Italy hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 63.800 € (10th) → 116.000 € (median) → 179.800 € (90th). Milan’s observed median is 94.200 €, with a local band about 61.700 €–144.000 €. If an offer is “at the Italy median” but the job is in Milan, you may still be under local market.

National median
$134,664
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,261
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$109,357
Milan, IT
Hourly (national)
$64.74
varies by city

Sales Manager salary by city in Italy

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Milan, IT$109,357
Rome, IT$85,094

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a sales manager make in Italy?
The national median is about 116.000 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 73.300 € to 94.200 €.
Which Italy city pays sales managers the most?
Milan, IT leads observed metros at about 94.200 € per year (-19% vs national).
Which Italy city pays sales managers the least?
Among observed cities, Rome, IT is on the lower end at about 73.300 € per year.
How many Italy cities have sales manager salary data?
2 metros list observed sales manager percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is sales manager in demand in Italy?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +6% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Italian industry mix.