Sales Manager Salary in Boston, MA
Sales Managers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area earn a median $206,610 a year — 39% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $143,685 take-home, or $11,974 a month.
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- Federal income tax$38,320
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
- Medicare (1.45%)$3,055
- Massachusetts income tax$10,111
- Take-home pay$143,685
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 5.00% state
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro spans Massachusetts, New Hampshire. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Sales Manager pay by experience in Boston, MA
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $106,220 | $51.07 | $78,465 | $6,539 |
| 25th percentile | $153,940 | $74.01 | $109,007 | $9,084 |
| Median (50th) | $206,610 | $99.33 | $143,685 | $11,974 |
| 75th percentile | $253,490+ | $121.87 | $173,019 | $14,418 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $323,670+ | $155.61 | $214,043 | $17,837 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Massachusetts resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $206,610 buys in Boston, MA
Prices in Boston, MA are 8.3% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.48× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median sales manager's $143,685 take-home pay has the buying power of $132,715 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Sales Manager jobs are about as common in Boston, MA as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.04).
Best-paying cities for sales managers, adjusted for cost of living
Boston, MA ranks #1 of 41 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $206,610 | $143,685 | $132,715 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $215,150 | $148,431 | $131,865 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $184,320 | $137,249 | $123,500 |
| 4 | Denver, CO | $181,580 | $128,095 | $121,093 |
| 5 | San Jose, CA | $201,780 | $133,079 | $120,517 |
| 6 | Raleigh, NC | $163,520 | $117,016 | $119,213 |
| 7 | Charlotte, NC | $162,000 | $116,038 | $119,199 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | $151,760 | $114,994 | $117,262 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 41 metros →
About the job: sales managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +4.5% (about average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sales manager make in Boston, MA?
The median sales manager salary in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $206,610 a year, or about $99.33 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $153,940 and $239,200+.
What is a sales manager’s take-home pay in Boston, MA?
On the median $206,610 salary, a single filer living in Massachusetts takes home about $143,685 a year ($11,974 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $10,111 in Massachusetts taxes in 2026.
Is Boston, MA a good place to work as a sales manager?
Pay here is 39% above the national median of $148,270. Local prices are 8.3% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $132,715 would in a typical U.S. city. Boston, MA ranks #1 of 41 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a sales manager afford rent in Boston, MA?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Boston, MA is $2,276 a month ($2,762 for two bedrooms) — 19% of a median sales manager’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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