How much does a sales manager make in Atlanta?
$166,900a year
Median yearly pay for sales managers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $80.25 an hour or $13,910 a month.
- Hourly
- $80.25
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 12,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,540Median: $166,900Highest 10%: $302,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,540 | $41.61 | |
| 25th | $120,400 | $57.87 | |
| Median | $166,900 | $80.25 | |
| 75th | $214,900 | $103.32 | |
| 90th | $302,500 | $145.41 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for sales managers.
| Savannah, GA | $147,000 |
| Dalton, GA | $140,000 |
| Augusta, GA | $138,700 |
| Columbus, GA | $136,300 |
| Gainesville, GA | $133,400 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $133,100 |
| Macon, GA | $133,000 |
| Rome, GA | $129,700 |
| Valdosta, GA | $128,700 |
| Albany, GA | $128,000 |
| Athens, GA | $121,500 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $118,700 |
| Brunswick, GA | $117,000 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $275,800 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $178,000 |
| Financial Manager | $171,200 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $166,100 |
| Purchasing Manager | $165,900 |
| Marketing Manager | $163,500 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $162,400 |
| Human Resources Manager | $161,300 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $146,600 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $137,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sales manager make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $80.25 ($166,900 a year).
Do sales managers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $166,900 against $148,300 nationally, 13% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $159,900, so Atlanta pays 4% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for sales manager pay?
23 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a sales manager make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $86,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $302,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.