Sales Manager Salary in Georgia: $176,500 Average

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Average base salary, Georgia

$176,500 / year

≈ $14,700 per month · $84.86 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Georgia · median $165,500

25th percentile
$110,000Average
$176,50075th percentile
$217,500

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.

Sales Manager salary by state

Alabama$141,000

Alaska$117,000

Arizona$164,500

Arkansas$140,500

California$166,000

Colorado$207,500

Connecticut$181,500

District of Columbia$167,500

Florida$155,500

Georgia$176,500

Hawaii$138,000

Idaho$151,500

Illinois$173,000

Indiana$153,500

Iowa$153,000

Kansas$174,000

Kentucky$153,000

Louisiana$135,500

Maine$152,000

Maryland$158,000

Massachusetts$208,000

Michigan$156,500

Minnesota$166,000

Mississippi$134,500

Missouri$138,000

Montana$138,500

Nebraska$147,000

Nevada$144,500

New Hampshire$168,500

New Jersey$197,500

New Mexico$132,500

New York$248,000

North Carolina$174,000

North Dakota$133,500

Ohio$157,500

Oklahoma$156,000

Oregon$176,500

Pennsylvania$152,500

Rhode Island$168,000

South Carolina$148,500

South Dakota$146,500

Tennessee$149,000

Texas$159,500

Utah$158,000

Vermont$161,500

Virginia$202,000

Washington$194,000

West Virginia$115,000

Wisconsin$155,000

Wyoming$142,500

About this role

Sales Manager is a professional role in the Management job family, focused on Sales Manager work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Sales Managers do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Oversee regional and local sales managers and their staffs.
Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
Confer with potential customers regarding equipment needs, and advise customers on types of equipment to purchase.
Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.

Top skills: Speaking Negotiation Active Listening Social Perceptiveness Reading Comprehension Persuasion

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Sales Manager salary by industry

Wholesale Trade

133,070 workers

$169,500

Sectors 44 and 45 – Retail Trade

106,760 workers

$130,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

85,240 workers

$196,000

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

65,440 workers

$171,000

Finance and Insurance

61,530 workers

$217,500

Information

46,410 workers

$196,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

37,750 workers

$187,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

29,720 workers

$154,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Sales Manager pays 24% above the average across 37 roles in the Management job family (family average $137,000).

Similar-paying roles in Management

Human Resources Manager$170,000

Public Relations Manager$170,500

Compensation and Benefits Managers$168,500

Purchasing Manager$162,000

Advertising and Promotions Managers$159,500

Marketing Manager$184,000

Natural Sciences Manager$186,500

Training and Development Managers$153,500

Architectural and Engineering Managers$188,000

Financial Manager$193,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Sales Manager make?

The average base salary for a Sales Manager in the United States is $170,000 per year, or about $81.73 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $104,000 and $214,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Management roles?

The Management job family averages $137,000 across 37 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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