Sales Managers Salary
The median pay for a sales managers in Ponce, PR is $66,190/year ($31.82/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $151K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100), that's roughly $66,190 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $538/month, or 12.3% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $66K get you in Ponce?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Ponce’s Regional Price Parity (100). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Ponce
Pay for sales managers in Ponce runs about 55% below the U.S. median of $148K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $538/month, 11.7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Ponce can be a reasonable trade-off for sales managerss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for sales managers in metros near Ponce, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas | $80K | $80K |
| Aguadilla | $79K | $79K |
| Mayaguez | $72K | $72K |
| Arecibo | $73K | $73K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ponce, PR
Entry-level sales managers (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $66K. Top earners bring in $151K or more, a $106K spread from bottom to top.
Sales Managers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Sales Managers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $218K | +47% | 38,510 |
| Massachusetts | $191K | +29% | 15,010 |
| Virginia | $191K | +29% | 9,670 |
| Colorado | $181K | +22% | 8,780 |
| Washington | $174K | +17% | 10,030 |
| New Jersey | $173K | +17% | 20,090 |
| Connecticut | $162K | +9% | 8,560 |
| Kansas | $160K | +8% | 6,820 |
| Georgia | $160K | +8% | 17,690 |
| Maine | $159K | +7% | N/A |
| Oregon | $156K | +5% | 5,260 |
| Illinois | $155K | +5% | 32,240 |
| Rhode Island | $155K | +5% | 1,120 |
| Minnesota | $152K | +2% | 11,240 |
| North Carolina | $150K | +1% | 16,920 |
| Arizona | $146K | -2% | 13,870 |
| New Hampshire | $142K | -4% | 2,820 |
| District of Columbia | $142K | -4% | 1,930 |
| Vermont | $139K | -6% | 930 |
| Maryland | $137K | -7% | N/A |
| Michigan | $137K | -8% | 17,950 |
| Utah | $137K | -8% | 8,990 |
| South Dakota | $136K | -8% | 450 |
| Texas | $136K | -8% | 76,010 |
| Ohio | $136K | -9% | 22,840 |
| Idaho | $135K | -9% | 2,490 |
| California | $135K | -9% | 112,440 |
| Wisconsin | $135K | -9% | 10,480 |
| Iowa | $134K | -10% | 3,260 |
| Florida | $132K | -11% | 46,480 |
| Indiana | $131K | -11% | 9,700 |
| South Carolina | $131K | -12% | 9,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $131K | -12% | 20,460 |
| Wyoming | $130K | -12% | 300 |
| Oklahoma | $129K | -13% | 3,250 |
| Kentucky | $129K | -13% | 6,650 |
| Tennessee | $128K | -14% | 12,270 |
| Nebraska | $127K | -14% | 3,000 |
| Alabama | $124K | -16% | 4,670 |
| North Dakota | $120K | -19% | 550 |
| Montana | $117K | -21% | 1,200 |
| Hawaii | $116K | -22% | 1,710 |
| Missouri | $115K | -22% | 7,630 |
| New Mexico | $114K | -23% | 1,750 |
| Louisiana | $111K | -25% | 4,360 |
| Nevada | $110K | -26% | 5,770 |
| Mississippi | $109K | -27% | 1,870 |
| Arkansas | $108K | -27% | 3,710 |
| Alaska | $99K | -33% | 850 |
| West Virginia | $95K | -36% | 1,110 |
Showing 1–10 of 50 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a sales manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Ponce?
Yes — at the median salary of $66K, rent takes 11.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $538/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for sales managers in Ponce?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new sales managers typically earn — is $45K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,708/month. At HUD’s $538/month FMR, rent would take 20% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is sales manager a high-paying job in Ponce?
Local pay runs 55% below the national median — $66K here vs. $148K nationally.
How does Ponce compare to the national average for sales managers?
Ponce pays $66K median vs. the U.S. average of $148K — that’s -55%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100), the purchasing-power equivalent is $66K — below the national median.
How much do sales managers make in Ponce, PR?
The median is $66,190 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,140, and experienced sales managers can clear $151,420. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $66K enough to live in Ponce?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,579/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $538/month, which eats 11.7% 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 Ponce?
Ponce 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 $66,190 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.