How much does a sales supervisor make?
a year · about $42 an hour
A typical sales supervisor in the United States makes $87,520 a year, about $42 an hour, about 1.7× a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
They check sales, coach staff, and help resolve customer complaints. They may also visit retailers and prepare sales or inventory reports.
Did you know? Surprise: some U.S. sales supervisors help set product prices to meet profit goals—not just coach the people selling them.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $50,320 and $164,070How do you become one?
U.S. workers usually finish high school and gain sales experience before moving up to supervisor; it is generally a step-up job. A degree is not typical, but some product sales may require a state license.
School needed: Usually a bachelor's degree
Good for people who like leading and selling and keeping things organized
Why does pay differ?
In the U.S., pay can differ with experience, useful skills, credentials, the industry, location, and how much responsibility someone has. Some jobs include sales commissions or bonuses, so results can matter too.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in New York ($121,780), lowest in West Virginia ($62,970).
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Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,320 | $87,520 | $164,070 | about 214,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $121,780 | about 17,000 |
| Massachusetts | $115,150 | about 5,000 |
| Colorado | $110,450 | about 8,000 |
| South Dakota | $105,680 | about 680 |
| New Jersey | $99,030 | about 10,000 |
Official definition: Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/emp/tables/education-and-training-by-occupation.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/details/41-1012.00
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes411012.htm
- dlr.sd.gov/lmic/publications/occupational_profiles/first_line_supervisors_non_re
- www.bryantstratton.edu/careers/sales-supervisor
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY