Sales Manager Salary in San Jose, CA
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The median sales manager in the San Jose area earns $201,780 a year ($97.01 an hour), 36% above the U.S. median ($148,270) and 50% above the California median ($134,910). Half of the 8,940 sales managers there earn between $128,620 and $306,900.
Median $201,780
10th: $84,33090th: $345,980
| Annual pay | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,330 | $64,430 | $73,170 |
| 25th percentile | $128,620 | $91,210 | $100,360 |
| Median | $201,780 | $134,910 | $148,270 |
| 75th percentile | $306,900 | $206,710 | $207,340 |
| 90th percentile | $345,980 | $300,580 | $290,540 |
| Average | $213,250 | $160,260 | $164,350 |
| Jobs | 8,940 | 112,440 | 637,080 |
San Jose, CA ranks 3rd 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 Francisco, CA: $170,810
- Los Angeles, CA: $132,330
- San Diego, CA: $119,750
- 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: $163,860
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- Healthcare Administrator: $171,210
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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.