Sales Manager Salary in 2026
How Much Do Sales Managers Make?
Sales Managers earn a median annual salary of $138,060 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $66,910 at the 10th percentile to $239,200 at the 90th percentile — a range of $172,290. The highest-paying state is New York at $214,350.
| Percentile | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,910 |
| 25th percentile | $95,910 |
| Median (50th) | $138,060 |
| 75th percentile | $201,490 |
| 90th percentile | $239,200 |
Sales Manager Salary by State
Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| New Yorktop | $214,350 |
| Delaware | $201,090 |
| Colorado | $174,840 |
| New Jersey | $171,490 |
| Virginia | $170,970 |
| Massachusetts | $170,610 |
| Washington | $167,210 |
| District of Columbia | $154,320 |
| Kansas | $151,440 |
| Georgia | $149,570 |
| Minnesota | $148,190 |
| Connecticut | $147,380 |
| Illinois | $142,170 |
| New Hampshire | $139,540 |
| Michigan | $136,480 |
| North Carolina | $134,860 |
| Wisconsin | $134,560 |
| Rhode Island | $134,180 |
| South Dakota | $133,590 |
| Wyoming | $132,940 |
| California | $132,440 |
| Texas | $132,250 |
| Utah | $130,430 |
| Ohio | $130,210 |
| Oklahoma | $130,010 |
| Arizona | $129,690 |
| Maryland | $129,180 |
| Pennsylvania | $128,640 |
| Iowa | $128,010 |
| Oregon | $127,780 |
| Tennessee | $127,060 |
| Indiana | $126,740 |
| Idaho | $126,560 |
| Florida | $126,410 |
| Montana | $125,170 |
| North Dakota | $124,500 |
| Nebraska | $124,440 |
| South Carolina | $123,860 |
| Vermont | $123,260 |
| Kentucky | $120,500 |
| Arkansas | $119,990 |
| Hawaii | $116,640 |
| Alabama | $108,740 |
| Maine | $106,340 |
| New Mexico | $106,330 |
| Mississippi | $106,290 |
| Nevada | $106,020 |
| Louisiana | $102,710 |
| Missouri | $102,420 |
| West Virginia | $101,920 |
| Alaska | $97,330 |
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Sales Manager Salary by Experience
Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.
| Experience level | Estimated salary |
|---|---|
| Entry level (0–2 yrs) | ~$66,910 – $95,910 |
| Mid career (3–7 yrs) | ~$138,060 |
| Experienced (8–15 yrs) | ~$201,490 |
| Senior (15+ yrs) | $239,200+ |
How to Earn More as a Sales Manager
Location is the single biggest salary lever: Sales Managers in New York earn $214,350 — $76,290 above the national median. An advanced credential — such as a graduate degree or specialized certification — is consistently associated with higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($201,490) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.
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Sales Manager Salary vs Similar Careers
| Career | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Sales Managerthis career | $138,060 |
| Chief Executive | $206,420 |
| General and Operations Manager | $102,950 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $126,960 |
| Marketing Manager | $161,030 |
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SOC: 11-2022.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.