Sales Manager Salary in United States
Sales managers lead teams to hit revenue targets and grow customer relationships. The United States median is $140,000 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$140,000
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,700
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$188,000
Washington DC, DC
Hourly (national)
$67.31
varies by city
Sales Manager salary by city in United States
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC, DC | $188,000 | $15,700 | +34% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $179,000 | $14,900 | +28% |
| San Diego, CA | $168,000 | $14,000 | +20% |
| Chicago, IL | $153,000 | $12,800 | +9% |
| The Bronx, NY | $140,000 | $11,700 | 0% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $140,000 | $11,700 | 0% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $140,000 | $11,700 | 0% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $139,000 | $11,600 | -1% |
| Dallas, TX | $133,000 | $11,100 | -5% |
| Houston, TX | $126,000 | $10,500 | -10% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $125,000 | $10,400 | -11% |
| San Antonio, TX | $118,000 | $9,800 | -16% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a sales manager make in United States?
- The national median sales manager salary in United States is about $140,000 per year ($11,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $118,000 to $188,000.
- Which United States city pays sales managers the most?
- Washington DC, DC pays the most at about $188,000 per year.
- Which United States city pays sales managers the least?
- Among cities we cover, San Antonio, TX is on the lower end at about $118,000 per year for a sales manager.
- What is the typical salary range for a sales manager in United States?
- Across United States cities we cover, sales manager pay commonly spans from about $77,300 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $287,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United States cities have sales manager salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes sales manager pay for 12 cities in United States, all shown in USD.
- Is sales manager in demand in United States?
- 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.