Sales Manager Salary
Sales managers direct sales teams, set quotas, analyze sales data, and develop strategies to achieve revenue targets. They mentor sales representatives and build relationships with key accounts.
National Salary Distribution
Top Paying Cities for Sales Manager
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $215,150 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $206,610 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $184,320 |
| 4 | Denver, CO | $181,580 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $175,820 |
| 6 | San Francisco, CA | $170,810 |
| 7 | Richmond, VA | $168,590 |
| 8 | Atlanta, GA | $166,920 |
| 9 | Raleigh, NC | $163,520 |
| 10 | Portland, OR | $162,640 |
Highest After Local Prices
| # | City | Price Level | At National Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | 112.6 | $191,137 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | 108.3 | $190,836 |
| 3 | Richmond, VA | 97.9 | $172,280 |
| 4 | Denver, CO | 105.8 | $171,655 |
| 5 | Atlanta, GA | 100.1 | $166,823 |
| 6 | Raleigh, NC | 98.2 | $166,590 |
| 7 | Charlotte, NC | 97.3 | $166,413 |
| 8 | Seattle, WA | 111.1 | $165,855 |
| 9 | Washington, DC | 108.9 | $161,475 |
| 10 | Detroit, MI | 100.3 | $155,098 |
Sales Manager Salary — All Cities
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $160,200 | $215,150 | $310,750 | $368,210 | 44,870 |
| Boston, MA | $153,940 | $206,610 | $253,490 | $323,670 | 11,540 |
| Seattle, WA | $143,240 | $184,320 | $254,290 | $304,640 | 6,620 |
| Denver, CO | $141,940 | $181,580 | $237,990 | $320,960 | 5,930 |
| Washington, DC | $121,380 | $175,820 | $232,760 | $306,700 | 8,780 |
| San Francisco, CA | $114,990 | $170,810 | $258,330 | $336,650 | 17,770 |
| Richmond, VA | $121,440 | $168,590 | $225,670 | $296,170 | 1,320 |
| Atlanta, GA | $120,370 | $166,920 | $214,910 | $302,460 | 12,080 |
| Raleigh, NC | $108,750 | $163,520 | $217,730 | $303,060 | 3,280 |
| Portland, OR | $119,990 | $162,640 | $213,270 | $282,690 | 3,910 |
| Charlotte, NC | $109,340 | $162,000 | $216,960 | $311,420 | 5,930 |
| Chicago, IL | $110,000 | $158,690 | $212,000 | $288,430 | 25,390 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $106,140 | $158,100 | $205,740 | $272,360 | 8,410 |
| Detroit, MI | $104,860 | $155,560 | $201,980 | $251,160 | 8,760 |
| Austin, TX | $101,540 | $151,760 | $205,460 | $290,670 | 9,880 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $103,590 | $148,320 | $202,600 | $263,490 | 11,210 |
| Dallas, TX | $101,840 | $144,290 | $205,680 | $280,990 | 26,780 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $100,080 | $143,930 | $197,400 | $261,050 | 5,210 |
| Columbus, OH | $100,510 | $138,580 | $187,760 | $254,150 | 4,460 |
| Louisville, KY | $100,700 | $137,880 | $187,220 | $260,050 | 2,710 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $103,510 | $137,410 | $195,400 | $251,320 | 4,200 |
| Houston, TX | $95,990 | $135,880 | $188,000 | $269,000 | 16,430 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $92,540 | $132,330 | $197,620 | $286,390 | 37,790 |
| Nashville, TN | $98,490 | $131,600 | $179,120 | $239,990 | 4,700 |
| Miami, FL | $94,420 | $130,180 | $181,200 | $256,560 | 13,930 |
| Memphis, TN | $92,960 | $128,560 | $176,710 | $233,960 | 2,040 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $93,870 | $127,110 | $180,230 | $279,040 | 1,470 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $87,400 | $125,060 | $166,880 | $219,340 | 3,890 |
| San Diego, CA | $78,620 | $119,750 | $182,550 | $265,790 | 8,630 |
| El Paso, TX | $74,490 | $107,310 | $155,640 | $207,440 | 1,200 |
5About the Sales Manager Role
Sales managers direct sales teams, set quotas, analyze sales data, and develop strategies to achieve revenue targets. They mentor sales representatives and build relationships with key accounts.
Compensation for Sales Managers varies by metro — from $107,310 at the low end in El Paso, TX to $215,150 in New York, NY. The $107,840 gap is a gap in dollars. The second table above lists the 10 highest medians after each is restated at national-average prices using BEA regional price parities, which can change the order.
For side-by-side comparisons between specific metros, use the compare links above or the salary calculator. For state-level figures, see sales manager salary by state, or browse all occupations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Sales Manager salary in the US?
The national median Sales Manager salary is $148,270 per year, per the BLS OEWS May 2025 national estimate. The 25th percentile is $100,360 and the 90th percentile reaches $290,540.
Which city pays Sales Managers the most?
Among the 30 metro areas covered here, New York, NY has the highest median wage for Sales Managers at $215,150 per year (BLS OEWS May 2025). Boston, MA ($206,610) and Seattle, WA ($184,320) are next.