Sales Managers Salary in California
In California, sales managers earn a median of $132,440 per year.
Median (California)
$132,440
Bottom 10%
$63,110
Top 10%
$239,200+
Employed in California
108,120
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, sales managers earn a median of $132,440 — 4% below the national median of $138,060. Locally the range runs $63,110 to $239,200+. About 108,120 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #21 of 54 states for sales managers pay — roughly the 62th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (New York, $214,350) by 62%. State employment of about 108,120 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$138,060
US bottom 10%
$66,910
US top 10%
$239,200+
Skills that move pay in this role
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Active Learning
- Writing
- Learning Strategies
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