Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| California | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $134,910 | $146,653 | -8% |
| Median hourly wage | $64.86 | $70.51 | -8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $121,870.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $209,498 | $116,250 | $271,250 | 244 |
| Oakland | $189,224 | $105,000 | $245,000 | 196 |
| Los Angeles | $173,005 | $96,000 | $224,000 | 173 |
| Long Beach | $162,192 | $90,000 | $210,000 | 153 |
| San Diego | $159,489 | $88,500 | $206,500 | 161 |
| Sacramento | $145,973 | $81,000 | $189,000 | 130 |
| Fresno | $128,402 | $71,250 | $166,250 | 105 |
The median annual salary for a Sales Manager in California is $134,910, or about $64.86 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Sales Managers is $146,653. California is -8% below the national median.
Entry-level sales managers in California typically earn from $116,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 112,440 sales manager jobs on record and a median salary of $134,910, California offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.