BLS SOC 11-2022 · Business
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.
Data: BLS OEWS · 2026
National Median
$104,533
annual
25th Percentile
$80,490
annual
75th Percentile
$133,802
annual
90th Percentile
$167,253
annual
National Salary Distribution
P25: $80,490Median: $104,533P75: $133,802P90: $167,253
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Top Paying Cities for Sales Manager
Ranked by median annual salary
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $144,000 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $139,000 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $138,000 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $127,000 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $125,000 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $123,000 |
| 7 | San Diego, CA | $119,000 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | $115,000 |
| 9 | Portland, OR | $115,000 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $111,000 |
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Best After Cost of Living
Salary adjusted for cost of living (US avg = $100k)
| # | City | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus, OH | $101,099 |
| 2 | Raleigh, NC | $100,000 |
| 3 | Detroit, MI | $100,000 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh, PA | $100,000 |
| 5 | Indianapolis, IN | $98,889 |
| 6 | Chicago, IL | $98,131 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $98,131 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $97,087 |
| 9 | Dallas, TX | $96,429 |
| 10 | Atlanta, GA | $95,370 |
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Sales Manager Salary — All Cities
All 30 metro areas, sorted by median salary
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $110,880 | $144,000 | $184,320 | $230,400 | 41,600 |
| Seattle, WA | $107,030 | $139,000 | $177,920 | $222,400 | 46,400 |
| New York, NY | $106,260 | $138,000 | $176,640 | $220,800 | 54,400 |
| Boston, MA | $97,790 | $127,000 | $162,560 | $203,200 | 33,600 |
| Washington, DC | $96,250 | $125,000 | $160,000 | $200,000 | 36,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $94,710 | $123,000 | $157,440 | $196,800 | 38,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $91,630 | $119,000 | $152,320 | $190,400 | 19,200 |
| Austin, TX | $88,550 | $115,000 | $147,200 | $184,000 | 30,400 |
| Portland, OR | $88,550 | $115,000 | $147,200 | $184,000 | 16,000 |
| Denver, CO | $85,470 | $111,000 | $142,080 | $177,600 | 22,400 |
| Dallas, TX | $83,160 | $108,000 | $138,240 | $172,800 | 28,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $80,850 | $105,000 | $134,400 | $168,000 | 28,000 |
| Houston, TX | $80,850 | $105,000 | $134,400 | $168,000 | 22,400 |
| Atlanta, GA | $79,310 | $103,000 | $131,840 | $164,800 | 24,000 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $79,310 | $103,000 | $131,840 | $164,800 | 17,600 |
| Raleigh, NC | $79,310 | $103,000 | $131,840 | $164,800 | 17,600 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $77,000 | $100,000 | $128,000 | $160,000 | 20,000 |
| Miami, FL | $75,460 | $98,000 | $125,440 | $156,800 | 17,600 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $75,460 | $98,000 | $125,440 | $156,800 | 14,400 |
| Nashville, TN | $74,690 | $97,000 | $124,160 | $155,200 | 14,400 |
| Charlotte, NC | $72,380 | $94,000 | $120,320 | $150,400 | 16,000 |
| Richmond, VA | $72,380 | $94,000 | $120,320 | $150,400 | 11,200 |
| Columbus, OH | $70,840 | $92,000 | $117,760 | $147,200 | 12,800 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $69,300 | $90,000 | $115,200 | $144,000 | 11,200 |
| Detroit, MI | $68,530 | $89,000 | $113,920 | $142,400 | 12,000 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $68,530 | $89,000 | $113,920 | $142,400 | 12,000 |
| Louisville, KY | $63,140 | $82,000 | $104,960 | $131,200 | 8,000 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $61,600 | $80,000 | $102,400 | $128,000 | 7,200 |
| Memphis, TN | $60,060 | $78,000 | $99,840 | $124,800 | 6,400 |
| El Paso, TX | $55,440 | $72,000 | $92,160 | $115,200 | 4,800 |
Top Skills for Sales Manager
Sales StrategyCRM SoftwareTeam CoachingPipeline ManagementNegotiation