How much does a Sales Manager make in San Francisco, CA?

Updated Nov 27, 2023

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Total Pay Range
$113K - $203K/yr
Base Pay
$71K - $125K/yr
Additional Pay
$42K - $78K/yr

$150K

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$113K$203K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Sales Manager is $149,879 per year in the San Francisco, CA area, with an average salary of $93,964 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $55,915 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $113K-$203K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Sales Manager in San Francisco, CA

$149,879 /yr
Sales Manager
$215,273 /yr
Senior Sales Manager
$137,875 /yr
Lead Sales Manager
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What is the total pay trajectory for Sales Manager?

Job TitleSalary
Sales Manager$149,879 /yr
Senior Sales Manager$215,273 /yr
Lead Sales Manager$137,875 /yr

Related Job Titles

For Sales Manager in San Francisco, CA

Some related job titles are Director of Sales Salaries with median pay of $284,344, Sales Management Salaries with median pay of $165,907, Territory Sales Manager Salaries with median pay of $143,421, Sales Area Manager Salaries with median pay of $164,424.

Top Paying Companies

For a Sales Manager in San Francisco, CA

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Sales Manager in San Francisco, CA. Employers include Google, Cloudflare and New Relic.

1
Google
Google
$368,618/yr
1K open jobs
8
Gong
$281,681/yr
9
Oracle
$251,425/yr
10
Asana
$245,581/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Sales Manager in San Francisco, CA

1Google$368,618
2Cloudflare$335,773
3New Relic$327,454
4LinkedIn$320,616
5Salesforce$298,131
6Samsara$296,940
7Rippling$283,457
8Gong$281,681
9Oracle$251,425
10Asana$245,581
Total Pay Trajectory

For Sales Manager in San Francisco, CA

$149,879 /yr
Sales Manager
$215,273 /yr
Senior Sales Manager
$137,875 /yr
Lead Sales Manager
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Sales Manager?

Job TitleSalary
Sales Manager$149,879 /yr
Senior Sales Manager$215,273 /yr
Lead Sales Manager$137,875 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Sales Manager at different companies in San Francisco, CA?

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Yelp
3.5
Sales ManagerSee 26 salaries from this location

$206,427

 / yr
Macy's
3.4
Sales ManagerSee 22 salaries from this location

$99,361

 / yr
Google
4.4
Sales ManagerSee 21 salaries from this location

$368,618

 / yr
Chronicle Books
3.9
Sales ManagerSee 16 salaries from this location

$158,442

 / yr
AT&T
3.6
Sales ManagerSee 12 salaries from this location

$150,511

 / yr
Hyatt
4
Sales ManagerSee 10 salaries from this location

$120,720

 / yr
Bloomingdale's
3.3
Sales ManagerSee 9 salaries from this location

$111,367

 / yr

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LinkedIn
4.1
Sales ManagerSee 8 salaries from this location

$320,616

 / yr
Salesforce
4
Sales ManagerSee 8 salaries from this location

$298,131

 / yr
Oracle
3.8
Sales ManagerSee 7 salaries from this location

$251,425

 / yr
New Relic
3.7
Sales ManagerSee 6 salaries from this location

$327,454

 / yr
Samsara
4.5
Sales ManagerSee 6 salaries from this location

$296,940

 / yr
Carta
3.7
Sales ManagerSee 6 salaries from this location

$232,166

 / yr
WeWork
3.6
Sales ManagerSee 5 salaries from this location

$206,770

 / yr
Cloudflare
3.8
Sales ManagerSee 5 salaries from this location

$335,773

 / yr
Demandforce
3.7
Sales ManagerSee 5 salaries from this location

$231,123

 / yr
Encore Global
3.2
Sales ManagerSee 5 salaries from this location

$112,995

 / yr
Asana
4.1
Sales ManagerSee 5 salaries from this location

$245,581

 / yr
Rippling
3.4
Sales ManagerSee 5 salaries from this location

$283,457

 / yr
Thomson Reuters
4.2
Sales ManagerSee 5 salaries from this location

$231,111

 / yr
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Sales Manager in San Francisco, CA Salaries

Job TitleLocationSalary
Yelp Sales Manager salaries - 26 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$206,427/yr
Macy's Sales Manager salaries - 22 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$99,361/yr
Google Sales Manager salaries - 21 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$368,618/yr
Chronicle Books Sales Manager salaries - 16 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$158,442/yr
AT&T Sales Manager salaries - 12 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$150,511/yr
Hyatt Sales Manager salaries - 10 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$120,720/yr
Bloomingdale's Sales Manager salaries - 9 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$111,367/yr
LinkedIn Sales Manager salaries - 8 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$320,616/yr
Salesforce Sales Manager salaries - 8 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$298,131/yr
Oracle Sales Manager salaries - 7 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$251,425/yr
New Relic Sales Manager salaries - 6 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$327,454/yr
Samsara Sales Manager salaries - 6 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$296,940/yr
Carta Sales Manager salaries - 6 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$232,166/yr
WeWork Sales Manager salaries - 5 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$206,770/yr
Cloudflare Sales Manager salaries - 5 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$335,773/yr
Demandforce Sales Manager salaries - 5 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$231,123/yr
Encore Global Sales Manager salaries - 5 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$112,995/yr
Asana Sales Manager salaries - 5 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$245,581/yr
Rippling Sales Manager salaries - 5 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$283,457/yr
Thomson Reuters Sales Manager salaries - 5 salaries reportedSan Francisco, CA$231,111/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Sales Manager in San Francisco, CA

The top 5 paying industries for a Sales Manager in San Francisco, CA are Information Technology with a median total pay of $283,457, Financial Services with a median total pay of $232,166, Real Estate with a median total pay of $206,770, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $158,442, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $150,511.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$283,457

    18% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$232,166

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Real EstateReal Estate$206,770

    13% Lower than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$158,442

    47% Lower than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$150,511

    54% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Sales Manager are Google, Cloudflare, and New Relic.

GoogleGoogle$368,618/yr
CloudflareCloudflare$335,773/yr
New RelicNew Relic$327,454/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Sales?

Sales roles are an important part of any business and are likely to grow as the economy expands. Compensation for sales workers often includes commissions, giving high-performing workers the opportunity to earn more. Specialized roles like technical sales also offer the opportunity to earn a higher salary for workers with technical skills. Customer service and communication skills are universally valuable, giving salespeople flexibility to work across companies and industries.

How does the Sales manager salary in San Francisco, CA compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Sales manager in US is $68,587 per year based on 29,618 salary contributions, which is 64.41% less than the salary for a Sales manager in San Francisco, CA. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Sales manager gets the highest compensation are Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc., PwC and NICE CXone, Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 35% more than smaller companies for a Sales manager.

Sales Manager pay FAQ in San Francisco, CA

The average salary for a Sales Manager is $149,879 per year in San Francisco, CA. Salaries estimates are based on 55947 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Sales Manager employees in San Francisco, CA.

The highest salary for a Sales Manager in San Francisco, CA is $203,114 per year.

The lowest salary for a Sales Manager in San Francisco, CA is $112,664 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Sales Manager or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Sales Manager.

As revenue-generating employees, sales managers often earn a base salary in the six-figure range. Sales managers selling products in the scientific and financial sectors are often paid higher than those selling consumer retail goods. Roles can be further classified into two broad fields: business to business (B2B) and business to consumer (B2C). Sales managers in the B2B field are generally paid slightly higher than sales managers in the B2C field.

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Drawing from Glassdoor's anonymous salary pools, 74% of sales managers are satisfied with how much they make. Every company pays its sales managers differently. Some work on commission, others on a sliding scale, while others earn base-pay and then earn $55,914.61 in bonuses, profit sharing, and commissions.

Over the course of a sales manager's career path, you can expect to earn a range of pay spanning from $87,214.41 to $263,488.80 with a combination of salary, commissions, and bonuses. While salary and benefits can vary based on the location you are working, sales managers will generally earn about $93,964.13 on average.

Sales managers play an important role in every company by overseeing and motivating a sales team to reach their quotas. As such, an advanced degree in communications, business, or management will give you an edge over the competition when applying for sales manager jobs. If you want to further improve how much you can make as a sales manager, consider becoming certified in sales management by the American Association of Inside Sales Professionals (AA-ISP). Other important skills to hone include: organization, persuasion, and active listening. With the right experience and education, you can earn a great salary in a sales management career.

When it comes to negotiating a higher salary, sales managers have a lot of power. Because they are responsible for their teams' sales goals, they know what their worth is to the company. If you're looking to negotiate a higher salary, start by doing your research. Look at Glassdoor's salary data for sales managers in your area to see what an average base pay is and what others in your area are making. Additionally, be sure to have your recent sales manager job performance anecdotes and data on hand, so you can demonstrate your value to the company.

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