Sales Managers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$138,060
↑ 35.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Sales Managers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Sales Managers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 35.8% since 2011 ($101,640 → $138,060)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $138,060
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -8%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $138,060 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $135,160 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $130,600 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $127,490 | -3.6% |
| 2020 | $132,290 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | $126,640 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | $124,220 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | $121,060 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | $117,960 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | $113,860 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | $110,660 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | $108,540 | +3.1% |
| 2012 | $105,260 | +3.6% |
| 2011 | $101,640 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.