How much does a sales manager make in California?
$134,900a year
Median yearly pay for sales managers in California. That is $64.86 an hour or $11,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.86
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 112,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,430Median: $134,900Highest 10%: $300,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,430 | $30.98 | |
| 25th | $91,210 | $43.85 | |
| Median | $134,900 | $64.86 | |
| 75th | $206,700 | $99.38 | |
| 90th | $300,600 | $144.51 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $201,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $170,800 |
| Napa, CA | $137,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $132,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $119,800 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $117,900 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $117,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $114,000 |
| Oxnard, CA | $107,700 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $107,200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $106,500 |
| Salinas, CA | $103,800 |
| Stockton, CA | $103,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $103,200 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $102,300 |
| Hanford, CA | $101,600 |
| Fresno, CA | $101,000 |
| Yuba City, CA | $99,010 |
| Merced, CA | $98,670 |
| Modesto, CA | $98,550 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $98,270 |
| Redding, CA | $97,930 |
| Chico, CA | $97,430 |
| Visalia, CA | $95,200 |
| El Centro, CA | $85,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sales managers.
| 24. Texas | $136,000 |
| 25. Ohio | $135,500 |
| 26. Idaho | $135,400 |
| 27. California | $134,900 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $134,900 |
| 29. Iowa | $134,000 |
| 30. Florida | $131,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sales manager make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $64.86 ($134,900 a year).
Do sales managers make more in California than the national average?
No: $134,900 against $148,300 nationally, 9% less.
Where does California rank for sales manager pay?
California ranks 27 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays sales managers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $201,800 a year.
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.