Sales Manager Salary in Washington, DC
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The median sales manager in the Washington area earns $175,820 a year ($84.53 an hour), 19% above the U.S. median ($148,270). Half of the 8,780 sales managers there earn between $121,380 and $232,760.
Median $175,820
10th: $83,56090th: $306,700
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,560 | $73,170 |
| 25th percentile | $121,380 | $100,360 |
| Median | $175,820 | $148,270 |
| 75th percentile | $232,760 | $207,340 |
| 90th percentile | $306,700 | $290,540 |
| Average | $186,200 | $164,350 |
| Jobs | 8,780 | 637,080 |
Washington, DC ranks 6th 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
- New York, NY: $215,150
- Boston, MA: $206,610
- San Jose, CA: $201,780
- Seattle, WA: $184,320
- Denver, CO: $181,580
- San Francisco, CA: $170,810
- Richmond, VA: $168,590
- Atlanta, GA: $166,920
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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.