SOC 112022

Sales Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

National Median

$138,060

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$138,060

Entry Level (10th pct)

$66,910

Experienced (90th pct)

N/A

Total Employed

603,710

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$66,910 - $95,910
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$95,910 - $201,490
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$201,490 - N/A

Highest Paying Locations for Sales Managers

New York

$214,350

+55.3% vs national

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

$211,670

+53.3% vs national

Delaware

$201,090

+45.7% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$200,450

+45.2% vs national

Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area

$188,070

+36.2% vs national

Sales Managers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
New York	$214,350	35,160
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$211,670	40,990
Delaware	$201,090	1,070
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$200,450	9,170
Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area	$188,070	170
Boulder, CO	$183,880	890
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$181,500	850
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$177,240	360
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$176,620	6,580
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$175,360	11,110
Colorado	$174,840	9,520
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$174,610	17,890
Dover, DE	$173,780	100
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area	$172,910	340
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$172,440	6,950
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$172,010	1,360
New Jersey	$171,490	18,110
Virginia	$170,970	9,520
Harrisonburg, VA	$170,660	140
Massachusetts	$170,610	13,950
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$168,770	7,360
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$168,340	50
Greeley, CO	$167,360	250
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR	$167,210	1,060
Washington	$167,210	10,010
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$166,460	130
Glens Falls, NY	$165,410	120
Rochester, NY	$164,990	1,120
Richmond, VA	$164,320	1,520
Binghamton, NY	$164,230	110
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area	$164,150	200
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$162,940	70
Colorado Springs, CO	$162,870	670
Manchester-Nashua, NH	$160,250	710
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$159,870	1,280
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$159,330	2,730
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$158,820	100
Syracuse, NY	$158,690	550
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$158,530	100
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$157,900	8,260
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY	$157,180	440
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$156,980	100
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$156,950	12,540
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$156,430	200
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$156,070	930
District of Columbia	$154,320	1,470
Elmira, NY	$154,140	50
Charlottesville, VA	$153,490	220
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$151,630	250
Madison, WI	$151,610	1,360

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Sales Managers?

The national median annual salary for Sales Managers is $138,060, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Sales Managerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Sales Managerss is New York, with a median salary of $214,350.

How much can an experienced Sales Managers make?

Top-earning Sales Managerss (90th percentile) make N/A or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.