Sales Manager Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median sales manager in the Raleigh area earns $163,520 a year ($78.62 an hour), 10% above the U.S. median ($148,270) and 9% above the North Carolina median ($150,470). Half of the 3,280 sales managers there earn between $108,750 and $217,730.
Median $163,520
10th: $75,61090th: $303,060
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,610 | $69,350 | $73,170 |
| 25th percentile | $108,750 | $100,480 | $100,360 |
| Median | $163,520 | $150,470 | $148,270 |
| 75th percentile | $217,730 | $211,950 | $207,340 |
| 90th percentile | $303,060 | $297,760 | $290,540 |
| Average | $173,330 | $168,100 | $164,350 |
| Jobs | 3,280 | 16,920 | 637,080 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 10th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for sales manager pay. Highest: New York, NY ($215,150).
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Check my paySales manager pay in other cities
- Charlotte, NC: $162,000
- 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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- General Manager: $114,940
- Financial Manager: $163,130
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- Healthcare Administrator: $113,710
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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.