Sales Manager Salary in San Diego, CA
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The median sales manager in the San Diego area earns $119,750 a year ($57.57 an hour), 19% below the U.S. median ($148,270) and 11% below the California median ($134,910). Half of the 8,630 sales managers there earn between $78,620 and $182,550.
Median $119,750
10th: $60,13090th: $265,790
| Annual pay | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,130 | $64,430 | $73,170 |
| 25th percentile | $78,620 | $91,210 | $100,360 |
| Median | $119,750 | $134,910 | $148,270 |
| 75th percentile | $182,550 | $206,710 | $207,340 |
| 90th percentile | $265,790 | $300,580 | $290,540 |
| Average | $143,040 | $160,260 | $164,350 |
| Jobs | 8,630 | 112,440 | 637,080 |
San Diego, CA ranks 46th 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
- San Jose, CA: $201,780
- San Francisco, CA: $170,810
- Los Angeles, CA: $132,330
- New York, NY: $215,150
- Boston, MA: $206,610
- Seattle, WA: $184,320
- Denver, CO: $181,580
- Washington, DC: $175,820
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- General Manager: $119,600
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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.