Sales Managers wage levels by area

Depending on the area, a Sales Managers job reaches Level III at $149,428 to $233,252 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 11-2022 · 5 areas · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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Where each level starts

Annual salary at which each wage level starts for Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022), by area
Level ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$129,522$181,376$233,252$285,106
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$78,832$114,130$149,428$184,725
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$75,671$115,752$155,813$195,895
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$103,668$158,184$212,701$267,218
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$94,079$144,124$194,168$244,213

Annual amounts, rounded up to the dollar. Open an area for hourly rates and an example salary.

What this occupation covers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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