Sales Managers, Cleveland

$143,870

Local median annual wage in Cleveland, OH. Middle half of earners roughly $101,930 to $182,260.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
−3.0%
US median
$148,270
Cost of living (93.9) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
93.9
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$101,930 to $182,260
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
4,560
Job code
11-2022

Sales Managers in Cleveland pay a median $143,870 (May 2025), 3% below the US median of $148,270. At local prices (index 93.9), that median buys about what $153,216 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$143,870 in Cleveland buys about what $153,216 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 93.9, 2024). Housing & rent index is 79.4 vs overall 93.9 (US average = 100, 2024).

Sales Managers in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Cleveland $143,870 $101,930 to $182,260 93.9
Columbia $128,650 $80,980 to $167,560 93.7
San Francisco $170,810 $114,990 to $258,330 115.6
Tulsa $140,040 $101,850 to $209,570 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Sales Managers in Cleveland?
The median annual wage for Sales Managers in Cleveland, OH is $143,870 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Cleveland pay compare to the US median for Sales Managers?
Local median pay is 3% below the national median of $148,270.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Cleveland is 93.9 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $143,870 has about the same buying power as $153,216 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.