Sales Manager Salary
sales · United States · 2025
National Median
$105,000
per year
National Salary Data
P10
$60k
Entry level
P25
$78k
Junior
P50
$105k
Median
P75
$140k
Senior
P90
$185k
Top earner
P10
$60,000
P50
$105,000
P90
$185,000
Salary Distribution Chart
City Salary Comparison
| City | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CAHighest | $117,000 | $157,500 | $210,000 |
| New York, NY | $105,300 | $141,750 | $189,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $101,400 | $136,500 | $182,000 |
| Boston, MA | $97,500 | $131,250 | $175,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $93,600 | $126,000 | $168,000 |
| Austin, TX | $85,800 | $115,500 | $154,000 |
| Denver, CO | $85,800 | $115,500 | $154,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $81,900 | $110,250 | $147,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $78,000 | $105,000 | $140,000 |
| Miami, FL | $74,100 | $99,750 | $133,000 |
H-1B Average Wage
$102,900
DOL prevailing wage reference for Sales Manager
Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B Disclosure Data
Quick Stats
P10–P90 Range$60,000 – $185,000
Interquartile Range$78,000 – $140,000
Top City (SF)$157,500
Industrysales
Salary Negotiation Calculator
Based on Sales Manager market data
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Market Median: $105,000
Current
$80,000
Increase
+$25,000
(+31.3%)
Target
$105,000
Negotiation Tips
- Research the market rate thoroughly — you are doing that now!
- Ask for 10-20% above your target to leave room for negotiation.
- Highlight your unique achievements and quantifiable impact.
- Consider the full compensation package: equity, benefits, PTO.
- Practice your pitch out loud before the actual conversation.