Sales Manager salary in the United States

How much does a Sales Manager make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$180,889

Median $180,889
Low $89,267High $354,459

Based on 637,080 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Adjusted up 22% for senior-level roles, because this occupation's wage data is published for all experience levels combined.

Salary range

10th percentile
$89,267
25th percentile
$122,439
75th percentile
$252,955
90th percentile
$354,459

Highest paying cities for Sales Manager

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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