How much does a district sales manager make?

The average district sales manager salary in the United States is $81,505. District sales manager salaries typically range between $53,000 and $123,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for district sales managers is $39.19 per hour. District sales manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. District sales managers earn the highest average salary in Connecticut.

District sales manager salary

Q: What state pays District Sales Managers the most?

Connecticut pays District Sales Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $107,213 per year, or $51.54 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a district sales manager?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a district sales manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in District of Columbia you should be paid close to $104,004 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a District Sales Manager?

A good starting salary for a district sales manager is $54,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a district sales manager in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for district sales managers is $86,136, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a district sales manager can vary by state.

Q: Do district managers make good money?

Yes, district managers make good money. A district manager averages $88,023 a year. However, there is a good deal of variability in how much a district manager can earn. It can range from as low as $57,000 a year to as high as $135,000 a year. Factors such as the number of years of experience, the type of company, and location all impact how much a district manager may earn.

Q: How much does the average sales manager make?

The average sales manager makes $64,000 a year. There's a good deal of variability, however, in how much a sales manager can make. Earnings can start as low as $44,000 a year to high as $82,765 a year. Factors such as location and experience determine how much a sales manager can make.

Average district sales manager salary

$81,505

$39.19 hourly rate

Entry-level district sales manager salary

$53,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding the District Sales Manager Salary

The average salary for a District Sales Manager is $81,505 per year, translating to approximately $39 per hour. This figure varies based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the industry of employment. For instance, district sales managers in the technology sector may earn more than those in retail.

In states like California and New York, salaries tend to be higher due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. Additionally, those with more experience often command better compensation. For example, managers with over ten years in the field typically earn upwards of $90,000 annually.

Where to Find Higher Salaries

To maximize earning potential, consider opportunities in industries known for higher compensation, such as pharmaceuticals and technology. Furthermore, pursuing advanced certifications or additional education can also lead to salary increases.

Overall, understanding the factors influencing the district sales manager salary helps job seekers make informed career decisions and identify the best opportunities for growth.

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District sales manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a district sales manager typically falls between $78,586 and $132,879.

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$81,505yearly

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$86,392yearly

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$104,604yearly

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$86,503yearly

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$78,586yearly

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$132,879yearly

Average district sales manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for district sales managers are Connecticut, New York, and Pennsylvania. The lowest average district sales manager salary states are West Virginia, Wyoming, and Montana.

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Highest paying states for district sales managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Connecticut	$107,213	$51.54
2	New York	$103,045	$49.54
3	Wisconsin	$93,498	$44.95
4	District of Columbia	$104,004	$50.00
5	Pennsylvania	$100,635	$48.38
6	Vermont	$92,839	$44.63
7	Louisiana	$91,611	$44.04
8	Idaho	$93,310	$44.86
9	Massachusetts	$93,969	$45.18
10	Indiana	$89,437	$43.00
11	Alabama	$88,349	$42.48
12	California	$92,863	$44.65
13	Michigan	$90,548	$43.53
14	Rhode Island	$86,587	$41.63
15	Illinois	$84,618	$40.68
16	Washington	$88,085	$42.35
17	Virginia	$89,288	$42.93
18	North Carolina	$83,617	$40.20
19	New Jersey	$90,210	$43.37
20	South Carolina	$84,894	$40.81
21	Alaska	$93,674	$45.04
22	Ohio	$82,051	$39.45
23	Tennessee	$80,607	$38.75
24	Delaware	$84,219	$40.49
25	Oregon	$81,443	$39.16
26	Texas	$80,487	$38.70
27	Florida	$81,047	$38.96
28	Utah	$78,585	$37.78
29	Iowa	$82,072	$39.46
30	New Hampshire	$82,182	$39.51
31	Kansas	$81,186	$39.03
32	Arkansas	$78,085	$37.54
33	Maine	$82,460	$39.64
34	New Mexico	$81,905	$39.38
35	Georgia	$79,114	$38.04
36	Minnesota	$81,646	$39.25
37	Hawaii	$82,298	$39.57
38	South Dakota	$79,902	$38.41
39	Missouri	$79,798	$38.36
40	North Dakota	$78,546	$37.76
41	Nebraska	$79,594	$38.27
42	Arizona	$75,906	$36.49
43	Maryland	$79,393	$38.17
44	Oklahoma	$78,250	$37.62
45	Kentucky	$76,091	$36.58
46	Colorado	$69,179	$33.26
47	Mississippi	$72,573	$34.89
48	Nevada	$72,083	$34.66
49	West Virginia	$74,686	$35.91
50	Wyoming	$74,632	$35.88
51	Montana	$72,671	$34.94

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Highest paying cities for district sales managers

The highest-paying cities for district sales managers are Washington, DC, New York, NY, and Philadelphia, PA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Washington, DC	$104,080	$50.04
2	New York, NY	$103,110	$49.57
3	Philadelphia, PA	$101,000	$48.56
4	San Francisco, CA	$97,190	$46.73
5	Boston, MA	$93,817	$45.10
6	Milwaukee, WI	$93,684	$45.04
7	Detroit, MI	$90,864	$43.68
8	Indianapolis, IN	$89,349	$42.96
9	Seattle, WA	$88,734	$42.66
10	Birmingham, AL	$88,402	$42.50
11	Chicago, IL	$84,756	$40.75
12	Raleigh, NC	$84,682	$40.71
13	Portland, ME	$83,354	$40.07
14	Miami, FL	$82,502	$39.66
15	Albuquerque, NM	$81,979	$39.41
16	Kansas City, KS	$81,811	$39.33
17	Minneapolis, MN	$81,711	$39.28
18	Des Moines, IA	$81,617	$39.24
19	Columbus, OH	$81,414	$39.14
20	Portland, OR	$81,238	$39.06

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District sales manager salary details

A district sales manager's salary ranges from $53,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $123,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average district sales manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a district sales manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$123,000	$10,250	$59
75th Percentile	$101,000	$8,417	$49
Average	$81,505	$6,792	$39
25th Percentile	$65,000	$5,417	$31
10th Percentile	$53,000	$4,417	$25

Highest paying district sales manager jobs

The highest paying types of district sales managers are senior sales manager, technical sales manager, and product manager/sales.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Product Manager/Sales	$108,492	$9,041	$52.16	181,400
Regional Sales And Marketing Manager	$82,259	$6,855	$39.55	168,602
National Accounts Sales Manager	$91,882	$7,657	$44.17	116,777
Sales Account Manager	$58,630	$4,886	$28.19	163,697
International Sales Manager	$71,128	$5,927	$34.20	97,905
Sales/Field Sales Manager	$80,257	$6,688	$38.58	156,663

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Which companies pay district sales managers the most?

District sales manager salaries at BP America Inc and Boehringer Ingelheim are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average district sales manager salary at companies like AbbVie and Amgen are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	BP America Inc	$160,774	$77.30
2	Boehringer Ingelheim	$127,783	$61.43
3	AbbVie	$111,417	$53.57
4	Amgen	$110,461	$53.11
5	Eli Lilly and Company	$110,394	$53.07
6	Intuitive Surgical	$109,221	$52.51
7	Vista Equity Partners	$104,947	$50.46
8	Palo Alto Networks	$104,635	$50.31
9	Snowflake Computing	$102,328	$49.20
10	Autodesk	$99,486	$47.83
11	Command Alkon	$99,414	$47.80
12	General Motors	$99,359	$47.77
13	Toyota Financial Svc	$98,180	$47.20
14	Altra Industrial Motion	$97,212	$46.74
15	Cengage Learning	$97,185	$46.72
16	Metro Brokers	$97,146	$46.70
17	Medtronic	$94,945	$45.65
18	Patterson Companies	$94,750	$45.55
19	NetApp	$94,522	$45.44
20	Boston Scientific	$94,262	$45.32

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District Sales Manager salary by industry

The average district sales manager salary varies across industries:

The average district sales manager salary in the pharmaceutical industry is $100,497, the highest of any industry.
The average district sales manager salary in the finance industry is $79,293.
District sales managers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $68,830, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for district sales managers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Pharmaceutical	$100,497	$48.32
2	Technology	$79,293	$38.12
3	Manufacturing	$78,962	$37.96
4	Automotive	$74,033	$35.59
5	Retail	$68,830	$33.09

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District sales manager salary trends

The average district sales manager salary has risen by $18,884 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average district sales manager earned $62,621 annually, but today, they earn $81,505 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for district sales managers over the last decade.

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Average district sales manager salary over time

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District sales manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$81,500	$39.19	+4.3%
2024	$78,000	$37.51	+1.9%
2023	$76,500	$36.79	+2.5%
2022	$74,600	$35.86	+2.6%
2021	$72,700	$34.94	+3.5%

Recently added district sales manager salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Capital One	Area Sales Manager-Newark/	Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ	06/30/2025	$108,200
Capital One	Area Sales Manager	New Orleans, LA	06/30/2025	$108,200
Capital One	Area Sales Manager-(East of Melrose Park)	Chicago, IL	06/30/2025	$108,200
Capital One	Area Sales Manager-North Denver	Denver, CO	06/30/2025	$108,200
Capital One	Area Sales Manager	Minneapolis, MN	06/30/2025	$108,200
Capital One	Area Sales Manager	Fort Myers, FL	06/30/2025	$108,200
Capital One	Area Sales Manager	Baltimore, MD	06/30/2025	$108,200
Capital One	Area Sales Manager	Phoenix, AZ	06/30/2025	$108,200
Carrier	Area Sales Manager	Ashburn, VA	06/30/2025	$136,950
Philips Healthcare	Sales, District Sales and Distributor Manager, AED-Emergency Care (Pacific Northwest)	Seattle, WA	06/30/2025	$148,750