Sales Managers Salary
The median pay for a sales managers in Colorado is $180,850/year ($86.95/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $105K at the entry level to $317K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $181K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level sales managers (10th percentile) start around $105K. Mid-career wages sit at $181K. Top earners bring in $317K or more, a $212K spread from bottom to top.
Sales Managers salary by metro in Colorado
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $201K | +11% | 740 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $199K | +10% | 400 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $182K | +0% | 5,930 |
| Colorado Springs | $178K | -2% | 600 |
| Greeley | $176K | -2% | 280 |
| Pueblo | $166K | -8% | 60 |
| Grand Junction | $155K | -14% | 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a sales manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
Yes — at the median salary of $181K, rent takes 19.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for sales managers in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new sales managers typically earn — is $105K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,316/month.
Is sales manager a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 22% above the national median — $181K here vs. $148K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for sales managers?
Colorado pays $181K median vs. the U.S. average of $148K — that’s +22%.
How much do sales managers make in Colorado?
The median is $180,850 a year, that works out to about $87 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $105,270, and experienced sales managers can clear $316,830. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $181K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $10,559/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 19.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a sales managers salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median sales managers salary is worth about $180,850 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do sales managers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.