Sales Manager Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median sales manager in the Charlotte area earns $162,000 a year ($77.88 an hour), 9% above the U.S. median ($148,270) and 8% above the North Carolina median ($150,470). Half of the 5,930 sales managers there earn between $109,340 and $216,960.
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,540 | $69,350 | $73,170 |
| 25th percentile | $109,340 | $100,480 | $100,360 |
| Median | $162,000 | $150,470 | $148,270 |
| 75th percentile | $216,960 | $211,950 | $207,340 |
| 90th percentile | $311,420 | $297,760 | $290,540 |
| Average | $179,350 | $168,100 | $164,350 |
| Jobs | 5,930 | 16,920 | 637,080 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 13th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for sales manager pay. Highest: New York, NY ($215,150).
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- Raleigh, NC: $163,520
- New York, NY: $215,150
- Boston, MA: $206,610
- San Jose, CA: $201,780
- Seattle, WA: $184,320
- Denver, CO: $181,580
- Washington, DC: $175,820
- San Francisco, CA: $170,810
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.