Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker salary by state
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About this role
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker is a professional role within the function in the Sales job family.
The Sales function covers building customer relationships, managing pipeline, and closing revenue.
Typical entry preparation: Bachelor's Degree and up to 2 years of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
What First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Monitor sales staff performance to ensure that goals are met.
Provide staff with assistance in performing difficult or complicated duties.
Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or performing specific services.
Listen to and resolve customer complaints regarding services, products, or personnel.
Keep records pertaining to purchases, sales, and requisitions.
Top skills:SpeakingMonitoringManagement of Personnel ResourcesActive ListeningTime ManagementSocial Perceptiveness
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker pay by experience level
Entry level$52,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$66,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$90,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$126,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$170,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+0%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
24,800
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker salary by industry
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
33,150 workers
$106,000
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
26,360 workers
$104,500
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only)
23,550 workers
$105,000
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
21,830 workers
$109,500
Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only)
12,240 workers
$99,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Monitor sales staff performance to ensure that goals are met.
Provide staff with assistance in performing difficult or complicated duties.
Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or performing specific services.
Listen to and resolve customer complaints regarding services, products, or personnel.
Keep records pertaining to purchases, sales, and requisitions.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Non-exempt · Service, trades, or production work
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay under FLSA rules. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
How this role compares
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker pays 10% below the average across 933 roles in the Sales job family (family average $114,000).
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker make?
The average base salary for a First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker in the United States is $103,000 per year, or about $49.52 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $66,000 and $126,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Sales roles?
The Sales job family averages $114,000 across 933 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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