Home / Compare / Sales Managers vs. Financial Managers Salary comparison Sales Managers vs. Financial Managers: Salary Comparison (2026) Sales Managerss earn a median salary of $138,060/year, while Financial Managerss earn $161,700/year - a difference of $23,640. Financial Managerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Sales Managers
Financial Managers
Median salary
$138,060
$161,700
Hourly rate
$66.38/hr
$77.74/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$66,910
$86,490
Senior level (90th %)
$0
$0
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
603,710
818,620
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Management
Management
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), BEA Regional Price Parities & HUD Fair Market Rents.
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