How much does a sales manager make in North Carolina?
$150,500a year
Median yearly pay for sales managers in North Carolina. That is $72.34 an hour or $12,540 a month.
- Hourly
- $72.34
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 16,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,350Median: $150,500Highest 10%: $297,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,350 | $33.34 | |
| 25th | $100,500 | $48.31 | |
| Median | $150,500 | $72.34 | |
| 75th | $212,000 | $101.90 | |
| 90th | $297,800 | $143.15 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $190,400 |
| Raleigh, NC | $163,500 |
| Charlotte, NC | $162,000 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $158,800 |
| Greensboro, NC | $134,800 |
| Wilmington, NC | $133,400 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $132,600 |
| Hickory, NC | $132,100 |
| Greenville, NC | $131,300 |
| Burlington, NC | $129,700 |
| Asheville, NC | $121,700 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $118,100 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $109,900 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $107,800 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $107,000 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $98,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for sales managers.
| 12. Illinois | $155,300 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $155,000 |
| 14. Minnesota | $151,700 |
| 15. North Carolina | $150,500 |
| 16. Arizona | $145,700 |
| 17. New Hampshire | $141,900 |
| 18. District of Columbia | $141,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sales manager make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $72.34 ($150,500 a year).
Do sales managers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $150,500 against $148,300 nationally, 1% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for sales manager pay?
North Carolina ranks 15 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays sales managers the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $190,400 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.