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The average salary for a Division Sales Manager is approximately $87,731 per year, translating to about $42 per hour. Salaries in this role can vary significantly based on factors such as location, years of experience, and industry sector. For instance, division sales managers in high-demand industries or major urban areas often earn more due to increased competition for talent.
When examining salaries by state, areas with a high cost of living typically offer higher compensation packages. States like California and New York frequently rank among the highest paying, reflecting the economic landscape and demand for skilled sales managers.
Additionally, industries such as technology and pharmaceuticals tend to offer above-average salaries, making them attractive sectors for aspiring division sales managers. With the right skills and experience, there are numerous opportunities to increase earnings and advance in this rewarding career.
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The highest-paying states for division sales managers are Oregon, California, and Washington. The lowest average division sales manager salary states are Georgia, Arkansas, and Kansas.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $113,174 | $54.41 |
| 2 | California | $110,850 | $53.29 |
| 3 | Nevada | $99,632 | $47.90 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $101,213 | $48.66 |
| 5 | New York | $103,397 | $49.71 |
| 6 | Washington | $110,797 | $53.27 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $100,187 | $48.17 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $97,797 | $47.02 |
| 9 | Idaho | $93,436 | $44.92 |
| 10 | Indiana | $92,670 | $44.55 |
| 11 | Michigan | $97,133 | $46.70 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $86,527 | $41.60 |
| 13 | Virginia | $92,774 | $44.60 |
| 14 | Alaska | $106,619 | $51.26 |
| 15 | Vermont | $86,787 | $41.72 |
| 16 | Utah | $82,333 | $39.58 |
| 17 | Montana | $93,103 | $44.76 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $88,036 | $42.33 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $83,286 | $40.04 |
| 20 | Delaware | $86,464 | $41.57 |
| 21 | Missouri | $86,951 | $41.80 |
| 22 | Maine | $86,807 | $41.73 |
| 23 | Florida | $80,598 | $38.75 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $82,062 | $39.45 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $79,771 | $38.35 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $82,413 | $39.62 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $81,742 | $39.30 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $78,824 | $37.90 |
| 29 | Colorado | $80,132 | $38.52 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $82,574 | $39.70 |
| 31 | Maryland | $83,410 | $40.10 |
| 32 | Illinois | $77,601 | $37.31 |
| 33 | Arizona | $77,552 | $37.28 |
| 34 | Texas | $74,412 | $35.77 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $79,617 | $38.28 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $78,610 | $37.79 |
| 37 | New Hampshire | $77,931 | $37.47 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $89,132 | $42.85 |
| 39 | Wyoming | $76,255 | $36.66 |
| 40 | Ohio | $71,283 | $34.27 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $72,849 | $35.02 |
| 42 | Georgia | $70,750 | $34.01 |
| 43 | Alabama | $71,734 | $34.49 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $69,593 | $33.46 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $71,780 | $34.51 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $72,677 | $34.94 |
| 47 | Iowa | $71,926 | $34.58 |
| 48 | Kansas | $68,453 | $32.91 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $67,359 | $32.38 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $66,593 | $32.02 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $65,662 | $31.57 |
The highest-paying cities for division sales managers are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $124,776 | $59.99 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $112,347 | $54.01 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $104,112 | $50.05 |
| 4 | Braintree Town, MA | $98,570 | $47.39 |
| 5 | Las Vegas, NV | $98,130 | $47.18 |
| 6 | Reston, VA | $95,048 | $45.70 |
| 7 | Indianapolis, IN | $92,629 | $44.53 |
| 8 | Pocatello, ID | $87,718 | $42.17 |
| 9 | Lees Summit, MO | $85,844 | $41.27 |
| 10 | Milwaukee, WI | $82,482 | $39.65 |
| 11 | Miami, FL | $81,041 | $38.96 |
| 12 | Cookeville, TN | $80,003 | $38.46 |
| 13 | Denver, CO | $79,673 | $38.30 |
| 14 | Hickory, NC | $78,958 | $37.96 |
| 15 | El Paso, TX | $78,431 | $37.71 |
| 16 | Glendale, AZ | $77,913 | $37.46 |
| 17 | Huntsville, AL | $71,797 | $34.52 |
| 18 | Gainesville, GA | $71,434 | $34.34 |
| 19 | Columbus, OH | $70,833 | $34.05 |
| 20 | Lenexa, KS | $68,300 | $32.84 |
A division sales manager's salary ranges from $55,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $137,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $137,000 | $11,417 | $66 |
| 75th Percentile | $111,000 | $9,250 | $53 |
| Average | $87,731 | $7,311 | $42 |
| 25th Percentile | $69,000 | $5,750 | $33 |
| 10th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
The highest paying types of division sales managers are senior sales manager, technical sales manager, and general sales manager.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Manager | $102,790 | $8,566 | $49.42 | 171,101 |
| Regional Sales And Marketing Manager | $82,259 | $6,855 | $39.55 | 168,602 |
| Sales Account Manager | $58,630 | $4,886 | $28.19 | 163,697 |
| Sales/Field Sales Manager | $80,257 | $6,688 | $38.58 | 156,663 |
| National Accounts Sales Manager | $91,882 | $7,657 | $44.17 | 116,777 |
| Business Development Sales Manager | $111,309 | $9,276 | $53.51 | 181,115 |
Top companies hiring division sales managers now:
Division sales manager salaries at Genentech and KLA are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average division sales manager salary at companies like Boston Scientific and Sanofi US are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genentech | $142,591 | $68.55 |
| 2 | KLA | $126,817 | $60.97 |
| 3 | Boston Scientific | $101,603 | $48.85 |
| 4 | Sanofi US | $100,765 | $48.44 |
| 5 | American Residential Services | $98,089 | $47.16 |
| 6 | Medline | $96,393 | $46.34 |
| 7 | Campbell Soup | $96,133 | $46.22 |
| 8 | Encompass Health | $94,047 | $45.21 |
| 9 | Campbells | $93,063 | $44.74 |
| 10 | Century Communities | $90,703 | $43.61 |
| 11 | Symetra | $82,417 | $39.62 |
| 12 | Champion Window | $81,354 | $39.11 |
| 13 | DiVal Safety Equipment | $81,125 | $39.00 |
| 14 | Drake & Company Staffing Solutions | $80,030 | $38.48 |
The average division sales manager salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pharmaceutical | $98,967 | $47.58 |
| 2 | Manufacturing | $83,051 | $39.93 |
| 3 | Construction | $78,321 | $37.65 |
| 4 | Retail | $76,919 | $36.98 |
The average division sales manager salary has risen by $20,326 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average division sales manager earned $67,405 annually, but today, they earn $87,731 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for division sales managers over the last decade.
Compare division sales manager salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare division sales manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87,700 | $42.18 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | $84,000 | $40.38 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $82,400 | $39.61 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $80,300 | $38.60 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $78,200 | $37.61 | +3.5% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Payment Systems | Division Sales Manager-Payroll/Hcm | Philadelphia, PA | 06/28/2025 | $100,000 |
| Medline | MGR Sales Division-Post-Acute | Downe, NJ | 06/27/2025 | $132,600 |
| Heartland Payment Systems | Division Sales Manager-Payroll/Hcm | Los Angeles, CA | 06/20/2025 | $100,000 |
| Heartland Payment Systems | Division Sales Manager-Payroll/Hcm | Denver, CO | 06/19/2025 | $100,000 |
| Heartland Payment Systems | Division Sales Manager-Payroll/Hcm | Phoenix, AZ | 06/19/2025 | $100,000 |
| Heartland Payment Systems | Division Sales Manager-Payroll/Hcm | Seattle, WA | 06/19/2025 | $100,000 |
| Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, LLC | Sales Manager-On Premise-Rainier Division | Seattle, WA | 06/16/2025 | $90,000 |
| Heartland Payment Systems | Division Sales Manager-Payroll/Hcm | New York, NY | 06/13/2025 | $100,000 |
| Heartland Payment Systems | Division Sales Manager-Payroll/Hcm | Las Vegas, NV | 06/04/2025 | $100,000 |
| Justin Vineyards & Winery | Division Sales Manager | Austin, TX | 05/29/2025 | $85,000 |
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