How much does a sales manager make?

The average sales manager salary in the United States is $73,952. Sales manager salaries typically range between $42,000 and $129,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for sales managers is $35.55 per hour. Sales manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Sales managers earn the highest average salary in New Jersey.

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Q: What state pays Sales Managers the most?

New Jersey pays Sales Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $98,582 per year, or $47.40 per hour.

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

You know if you are being paid fairly as a sales manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New York you should be paid close to $96,680 per year.

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

A good starting salary for a sales manager is $59,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a sales manager in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for sales managers is $90,964, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a sales manager can vary by state.

Q: Do sales managers make a lot of money?

Yes, sales managers make a lot of money, in general. Sales managers make a median salary of over $126,000 in a year. The top-paid 25% make at least $177,000 per year, while the lowest-paid 25% make $85,000 in a year.

Q: How are sales managers paid?

Sales managers typically are paid a standard yearly salary with a commission or performance-based bonus. This is because a sales manager has a stake in achieving sales goals and ensures that the sales team performs at their best.

Average sales manager salary

$73,952

$35.55 hourly rate

Entry-level sales manager salary

$42,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Average Sales Manager Salary

The average salary for a Sales Manager in the United States is approximately $73,952 per year. This figure can vary significantly depending on experience, location, and industry. For instance, sales managers in technology or pharmaceuticals often see higher salaries due to the specialized nature of their roles.

Where Can a Sales Manager Earn More?

Sales managers in states like California, New York, and Texas tend to earn more due to the higher cost of living and demand for skilled professionals in these regions. For example, in California, the average salary can exceed $90,000 annually.

Salary Estimates Over Time

As professionals gain experience, salaries can increase substantially. Entry-level sales managers might start around $50,000, but with several years in the role, compensation can rise significantly. Additionally, industry-specific certifications and skills can further enhance earning potential.

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Sales manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert, Payscale and CareerExplorer, the average salary for a sales manager typically falls between $70,258 and $132,146.

zippia

$73,952yearly

glassdoor[1]

$120,789yearly

indeed[2]

$85,349yearly

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$132,146yearly

ZipRecruiter[4]

$75,848yearly

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$70,258yearly

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$102,247yearly

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$127,490yearly

Average sales manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for sales managers are New Jersey, New York, and Delaware. The lowest average sales manager salary states are North Dakota, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

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Highest paying states for sales managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New York	$96,680	$46.48
2	New Jersey	$98,582	$47.40
3	Connecticut	$86,960	$41.81
4	Delaware	$91,726	$44.10
5	District of Columbia	$85,840	$41.27
6	North Carolina	$78,664	$37.82
7	Massachusetts	$83,930	$40.35
8	Michigan	$83,195	$40.00
9	Pennsylvania	$84,253	$40.51
10	Illinois	$73,907	$35.53
11	Virginia	$84,634	$40.69
12	Texas	$72,328	$34.77
13	Rhode Island	$85,313	$41.02
14	California	$76,545	$36.80
15	Florida	$72,460	$34.84
16	Georgia	$73,192	$35.19
17	Maryland	$79,693	$38.31
18	Ohio	$72,264	$34.74
19	Wisconsin	$70,692	$33.99
20	Hawaii	$82,125	$39.48
21	Indiana	$65,462	$31.47
22	Minnesota	$68,215	$32.80
23	Washington	$69,291	$33.31
24	New Hampshire	$67,942	$32.66
25	Kentucky	$68,543	$32.95
26	Tennessee	$64,593	$31.05
27	South Carolina	$68,218	$32.80
28	West Virginia	$67,266	$32.34
29	Arizona	$62,724	$30.16
30	Nevada	$61,300	$29.47
31	Louisiana	$61,449	$29.54
32	Alabama	$63,513	$30.54
33	Vermont	$63,914	$30.73
34	Mississippi	$59,126	$28.43
35	Maine	$63,021	$30.30
36	Oregon	$54,324	$26.12
37	Utah	$53,105	$25.53
38	Arkansas	$57,164	$27.48
39	Missouri	$58,231	$28.00
40	Colorado	$53,763	$25.85
41	Oklahoma	$57,732	$27.76
42	New Mexico	$56,955	$27.38
43	North Dakota	$53,098	$25.53
44	Idaho	$49,444	$23.77
45	Iowa	$55,386	$26.63
46	Kansas	$53,224	$25.59
47	Alaska	$56,039	$26.94
48	Nebraska	$52,049	$25.02
49	South Dakota	$51,833	$24.92
50	Montana	$48,156	$23.15
51	Wyoming	$49,466	$23.78

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Highest paying cities for sales managers

The highest-paying cities for sales managers are Jersey City, NJ, New York, NY, and Washington, DC.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Jersey City, NJ	$99,088	$47.64
2	New York, NY	$97,607	$46.93
3	Washington, DC	$86,003	$41.35
4	Philadelphia, PA	$85,149	$40.94
5	Richmond, VA	$84,194	$40.48
6	Boston, MA	$83,857	$40.32
7	Urban Honolulu, HI	$82,211	$39.52
8	Jacksonville, NC	$81,289	$39.08
9	Baltimore, MD	$79,884	$38.41
10	San Francisco, CA	$77,618	$37.32
11	Miami, FL	$76,529	$36.79
12	San Antonio, TX	$75,202	$36.15
13	Chicago, IL	$74,492	$35.81
14	Atlanta, GA	$72,507	$34.86
15	Columbus, OH	$71,847	$34.54
16	Seattle, WA	$69,914	$33.61
17	Minneapolis, MN	$68,203	$32.79
18	Richmond, IN	$67,075	$32.25
19	Portland, ME	$64,356	$30.94
20	Phoenix, AZ	$62,461	$30.03

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Sales manager salary details

A sales manager's salary ranges from $42,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $129,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average sales manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a sales manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$129,000	$10,750	$62
75th Percentile	$99,000	$8,250	$48
Average	$73,952	$6,163	$36
25th Percentile	$55,000	$4,583	$26
10th Percentile	$42,000	$3,500	$20

Highest paying sales manager jobs

The highest paying types of sales managers are senior sales manager, technical sales manager, and general sales manager.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Product Manager/Sales	$108,492	$9,041	$52.16	181,400
Business Development Sales Manager	$111,309	$9,276	$53.51	181,115
National Accounts Sales Manager	$91,882	$7,657	$44.17	116,777
International Sales Manager	$71,128	$5,927	$34.20	97,905
Sales/Field Sales Manager	$80,257	$6,688	$38.58	156,663
Commercial Sales Manager	$90,126	$7,511	$43.33	144,012

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Which companies pay sales managers the most?

Sales manager salaries at Capgemini and Google are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average sales manager salary at companies like NVIDIA and Boehringer Ingelheim are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Capgemini	$175,069	$84.17
2	Google	$173,589	$83.46
3	NVIDIA	$171,482	$82.44
4	Boehringer Ingelheim	$164,997	$79.33
5	UST Global	$164,048	$78.87
6	SAP	$162,137	$77.95
7	Apple	$159,042	$76.46
8	Riverbed Holdings, Inc.	$154,521	$74.29
9	Accenture	$154,181	$74.13
10	Orion Systems Integrators	$153,920	$74.00
11	ServiceNow	$150,826	$72.51
12	Mindtree	$149,504	$71.88
13	Medallia	$148,496	$71.39
14	Xoriant	$147,215	$70.78
15	Juniper Networks	$147,102	$70.72
16	IBM	$146,470	$70.42
17	Barry-Wehmiller	$146,052	$70.22
18	AgreeYa Solutions	$145,845	$70.12
19	Conga	$145,633	$70.02
20	Tech Mahindra	$145,563	$69.98

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Sales manager salary trends

The average sales manager salary has risen by $17,134 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average sales manager earned $56,818 annually, but today, they earn $73,952 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for sales managers over the last decade.

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Average sales manager salary over time

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Sales manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$74,000	$35.55	+4.3%
2024	$70,800	$34.04	+1.9%
2023	$69,400	$33.38	+2.5%
2022	$67,700	$32.54	+2.6%
2021	$65,900	$31.70	+3.5%

Recently added sales manager salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Service Corporation International	Sales Manager	San Juan, PR	06/30/2025	$89,800
Service Corporation International	Sales Manager	Phoenix, AZ	06/30/2025	$85,000
Service Corporation International	Sales Manager	Springfield, OH	06/30/2025	$70,000
Service Corporation International	Sales Manager	Miami, FL	06/30/2025	$132,500
Service Corporation International	Sales Manager	Reading, PA	06/30/2025	$105,700
Service Corporation International	Sales Manager	Omaha, NE	06/30/2025	$85,000
Service Corporation International	Sales Manager	Houston, TX	06/30/2025	$132,500
Service Corporation International	Sales Manager	Indianapolis, IN	06/30/2025	$89,800
Service Corporation International	Sales Manager-Trainee	North Little Rock, AR	06/30/2025	$70,000
Service Corporation International	Sales Manager	Bloomington, IL	06/30/2025	$89,800