Sales managers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$138,060
~$66/hr · ~$11,505/mo
US Jobs
620K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
Sales managers perform high-level knowledge work including data analysis, sales forecasting, and strategic planning, all of which are highly susceptible to AI augmentation. While the role requires significant interpersonal leadership and relationship management, much of the core digital workflow—such as monitoring CRM data, generating reports, and developing training materials—is being rapidly transformed by generative and analytical AI.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DEBEST VALUE | $173,780 | Below avg (91.9) | $189,039 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $211,670 | Above avg (112.6) | $187,909 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $167,210 | Below avg (91.5) | $182,843 |
| Boulder, CO | $183,880 | Average (100.6) | $182,758 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $170,660 | Below avg (93.5) | $182,489 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $177,240 | Average (97.3) | $182,143 |
| Binghamton, NY | $164,230 | Below avg (92.1) | $178,336 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $200,450 | Above avg (113.1) | $177,297 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $181,500 | Average (102.4) | $177,215 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $172,010 | Average (97.3) | $176,698 |
| Topeka, KS | $151,580 | Below avg (85.8) | $176,586 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $165,410 | Below avg (94.1) | $175,869 |
| Greeley, CO | $167,360 | Below avg (96.6) | $173,173 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $159,870 | Below avg (94.9) | $168,424 |
| Rochester, NY | $164,990 | Average (98.4) | $167,692 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+5% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$66/hr
Monthly Income
~$11,505/mo
Related Careers
Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)