Sales Managers wage levels in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

In San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, a Sales Managers job reaches Level III at $212,701 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 11-2022 · OEWS area 41940 · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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The four thresholds

Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022), San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
LevelEntriesPer yearPer hour
Level I1$103,668$49.84
Level II2$158,184$76.05
Level III3$212,701$102.26
Level IV4$267,218$128.47

Annual amounts are the hourly rate × 2,080, rounded up to the dollar.

Example

At $235,000 this job is Level III. To reach Level IV you need $267,218 (+$32,218). Estimated odds without a US master's: 59% → 69%.

The level you register binds the petition. The salary must be a bona fide offer.

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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