First-Line Supervisor of Non-Retail Sales Workers Salary
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers earn a median $87,520 a year nationally. Sales and Related Occupations
U.S. median
$87,520
$42.08 per hour
Range
$50,320 – $164,070
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
214,390
across the U.S.
▲4.0%
Pay trend: The median for first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers in the U.S. rose from $84,130 (May 2024) to $87,520 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.6%.
What first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers do
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.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +0.5% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 21,700
- Self-employed
- 30%
Employment of first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers is projected to grow 0.5% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 21,700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
First-Line Supervisor of Non-Retail Sales Workers take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$70,400
per year · effective tax rate 19.6%
$5,867Monthly
$2,933Twice a month
$2,708Every 2 weeks
$33.85Hourly
- Federal income tax$10,424
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,426
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,269
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$70,400
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,320 | $24.19 | $42,612 |
| 25th percentile | $63,940 | $30.74 | $53,556 |
| Median (50th) | $87,520 | $42.08 | $70,400 |
| 75th percentile | $122,050 | $58.68 | $94,687 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $164,070 | $78.88 | $123,408 |
Best cities for first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $122,870 | $89,324 | $82,504 | 4,470 |
| 2 | Denver, CO | $115,390 | $85,638 | $80,957 | 5,430 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $116,980 | $85,264 | $75,748 | 18,300 |
| 4 | Charlotte, NC | $96,030 | $73,064 | $75,055 | 3,680 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $100,060 | $79,222 | $71,286 | 3,130 |
| 6 | Philadelphia, PA | $92,510 | $71,071 | $69,301 | 3,740 |
| 7 | Washington, DC | $101,410 | $74,521 | $68,440 | 5,140 |
| 8 | Atlanta, GA | $90,140 | $68,188 | $68,148 | 6,880 |
| 9 | Chicago, IL | $91,070 | $68,535 | $66,156 | 4,130 |
| 10 | San Francisco, CA | $105,130 | $75,875 | $65,628 | 2,420 |
| 11 | Tampa, FL | $80,250 | $65,286 | $64,710 | 2,380 |
| 12 | Houston, TX | $76,360 | $62,549 | $63,419 | 5,920 |
| 13 | Dallas, TX | $77,870 | $63,612 | $61,705 | 5,530 |
| 14 | Miami, FL | $82,870 | $67,129 | $58,805 | 4,690 |
| 15 | Los Angeles, CA | $80,800 | $61,338 | $54,011 | 6,860 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Boston, MA — $122,870
- New York, NY — $116,980
- Denver, CO — $115,390
- San Francisco, CA — $105,130
- Washington, DC — $101,410
- Seattle, WA — $100,060
- Charlotte, NC — $96,030
- Philadelphia, PA — $92,510
- Chicago, IL — $91,070
- Atlanta, GA — $90,140
- Miami, FL — $82,870
- Los Angeles, CA — $80,800
- Tampa, FL — $80,250
- Dallas, TX — $77,870
- Houston, TX — $76,360
First-Line Supervisor of Non-Retail Sales Workers salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $121,780 | +2.9% | $88,357 | $64,490 – $198,130 | 16,870 |
| Massachusetts | $115,150 | +7.6% | $84,301 | $62,620 – $172,480 | 5,490 |
| Colorado | $110,450 | +8.6% | $82,380 | $62,190 – $203,210 | 8,230 |
| South Dakota | $105,680 | −1.9% | $83,176 | $61,110 – $177,380 | 680 |
| New Jersey | $99,030 | +1.9% | $74,379 | $61,640 – $167,150 | 10,370 |
| Virginia | $98,170 | +0.9% | $73,062 | $50,860 – $179,710 | 9,020 |
| New Hampshire | $97,470 | −3.5% | $77,400 | $59,700 – $171,240 | 1,460 |
| Washington | $95,150 | +4.0% | $75,768 | $57,920 – $183,770 | 4,830 |
| Wisconsin | $91,980 | −5.3% | $70,044 | $60,440 – $159,770 | 4,930 |
| North Carolina | $91,200 | +10.9% | $69,859 | $53,650 – $180,680 | 11,080 |
| Iowa | $89,640 | +7.3% | $69,137 | $47,960 – $167,920 | 2,530 |
| Illinois | $88,820 | +14.6% | $67,063 | $51,150 – $162,490 | 5,280 |
| Minnesota | $88,510 | +14.5% | $66,602 | $49,810 – $137,330 | 2,130 |
| District of Columbia | $88,420 | +8.1% | $66,486 | $64,480 – $176,020 | 580 |
| Delaware | $86,260 | −11.6% | $65,162 | $61,920 – $133,470 | 960 |
| Tennessee | $85,980 | +0.7% | $69,317 | $49,800 – $147,900 | 4,510 |
| Rhode Island | $85,420 | −12.2% | $66,337 | $60,530 – $158,090 | 350 |
| Indiana | $84,650 | +7.5% | $65,914 | $56,030 – $145,870 | 3,820 |
| Alaska | $83,900 | +6.8% | $67,854 | $56,810 – $103,790 | 540 |
| Nebraska | $82,980 | +3.2% | $64,310 | $51,700 – $153,790 | 1,870 |
| Maine | $82,910 | +0.4% | $62,725 | $48,880 – $133,890 | 820 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,870 | +2.1% | $64,585 | $53,050 – $136,510 | 5,930 |
| Maryland | $82,620 | −1.1% | $63,392 | $49,360 – $149,170 | 3,050 |
| Georgia | $82,400 | +6.6% | $63,145 | $47,800 – $150,560 | 10,460 |
| Arizona | $82,350 | +5.4% | $64,913 | $46,150 – $156,660 | 2,550 |
| Vermont | $81,850 | +4.5% | $63,470 | $63,180 – $132,120 | 200 |
| Ohio | $81,720 | +1.5% | $64,855 | $48,030 – $159,460 | 5,980 |
| Florida | $81,650 | −2.4% | $66,271 | $49,080 – $140,870 | 15,120 |
| Utah | $81,600 | +5.8% | $63,530 | $45,770 – $132,320 | 1,850 |
| California | $81,140 | +0.2% | $61,541 | $51,200 – $155,150 | 19,600 |
| Oregon | $80,460 | −1.9% | $59,223 | $50,280 – $128,320 | 2,080 |
| Wyoming | $80,230 | −3.6% | $65,272 | $59,440 – $147,990 | 260 |
| Michigan | $80,170 | +2.2% | $62,073 | $49,900 – $158,050 | 3,490 |
| Missouri | $79,440 | −2.6% | $61,920 | $47,570 – $160,460 | 2,910 |
| North Dakota | $79,060 | — | $64,166 | $41,120 – $136,430 | 310 |
| Connecticut | $78,950 | −1.9% | $61,604 | $50,710 – $160,480 | 1,430 |
| Idaho | $78,200 | +20.3% | $60,807 | $48,270 – $129,480 | 970 |
| South Carolina | $77,130 | +8.5% | $59,620 | $47,630 – $141,210 | 3,230 |
| Alabama | $77,070 | +13.0% | $59,460 | $46,360 – $130,790 | 2,410 |
| Montana | $77,030 | −1.5% | $60,029 | $50,150 – $128,850 | 660 |
| Nevada | $76,750 | +7.7% | $62,824 | $51,100 – $123,120 | 1,510 |
| New Mexico | $75,540 | +1.6% | $59,588 | $49,390 – $137,060 | 880 |
| Oklahoma | $74,840 | −4.1% | $58,658 | $32,860 – $144,540 | 2,620 |
| Texas | $74,590 | +0.9% | $61,304 | $45,550 – $138,020 | 20,690 |
| Kansas | $74,220 | +0.5% | $57,702 | $47,200 – $131,490 | 840 |
| Louisiana | $73,700 | +1.9% | $58,853 | $46,810 – $138,160 | 1,840 |
| Kentucky | $73,320 | +0.1% | $57,962 | $48,850 – $132,100 | 2,090 |
| Mississippi | $68,180 | +3.2% | $54,799 | $43,370 – $112,560 | 1,860 |
| Arkansas | $64,980 | −13.2% | $52,070 | $44,930 – $146,810 | 1,800 |
| Hawaii | $63,490 | +4.0% | $49,899 | $44,310 – $106,110 | 890 |
| West Virginia | $62,970 | −2.1% | $50,676 | $37,890 – $115,870 | 510 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers | $48,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $78,660 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Real Estate Broker | $73,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $72,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $104,920 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $69,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $64,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $62,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $52,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Travel Agent | $50,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a first-line supervisor of non-retail sales workers make?
The national median salary for first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers is $87,520 a year ($42.08 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,320 and the top 10% earn over $164,070. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers the most?
New York has the highest median pay at $121,780. After taxes and local prices, Boston, MA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers are there in the U.S.?
About 214,390 people work as first-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers nationwide.