Sales Manager Salary in New York (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Sales Managers in New York, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New York Median
$217,640
per year
Hourly Rate
$104.63
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+47% vs US median
US median $148,270
State Rank
#1 of 50
38,510 employed here

How much does a Sales Manager make in New York?

A Sales Manager working in New York earns a median salary of $217,640 per year, or about $104.63 per hour. That is 47% above the national median of $148,270 for this occupation.

Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $107,670 while the top 10% make $378,910 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $163,090 and $316,030 a year.

Sales Manager salary range in New York

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$107,670$51.76
25th percentile (early career)$163,090$78.41
50th percentile (median)$217,640$104.63
75th percentile (experienced)$316,030$151.94
90th percentile (top earners)$378,910$182.17

How New York compares

New York ranks 1st out of 50 states and territories for Sales Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New York$217,640
2Massachusetts$191,200
3Virginia$191,130
4Colorado$180,850
5Washington$174,000

Working as a Sales Manager in New York

Nationally, about 637,000 people work as Sales Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare New York pay ($217,640) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Sales Manager make in New York?
The median Sales Manager salary in New York is $217,640 per year, or about $104.63 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $107,670 at the entry level to $378,910 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Sales Managers about 47% more than the national median of $148,270. New York ranks 1st out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Sales Managers?
Yes on pay — New York pays above the national median for this occupation, at $217,640 a year. About 38,510 Sales Managers are employed in New York. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.