Sales Managers Salary in California
Sales Managers in California earn a median of $134,910 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $134,910
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($148,270)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 112,440
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,430; the top 10% earn over $300,580. Nationally the range is $73,170 to $290,540.
States ranked near California
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- Financial Managers$180,770 median in California
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Sales Managers pay in California
How much do sales managers make in California?
The median is $134,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,430 and the top 10% earn over $300,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for sales managers?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 50 (−9% vs. the national median of $148,270). Living costs are not included.