Sales Managers pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,290 a year or less, while the top 10% make $196,010 or more. The middle half of sales managers in Charleston earn between $64,320 and $131,620.
- $56K10th
- $64K25th
- $92KMedian
- $132K75th
- $196K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $113,540 | $9,462 | $54.59 |
| Median | $91,920 | $7,660 | $44.19 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,320 | $5,360 | $30.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $131,620 | $10,968 | $63.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Sales Managers pay in Charleston vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Sales managers in Charleston earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($111,170) and 31% less than the U.S. average ($164,350). At the median the gap is -38% against the U.S. median of $148,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $113,540 | $91,920 | $56,290 | $196,010 | 170 |
| West Virginia | $111,170 | $94,830 | $57,150 | $188,170 | 1,110 |
| United States | $164,350 | $148,270 | $73,170 | $290,540 | 637,080 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Sales Managers salary after taxes in Charleston
On the average salary of $113,540, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $84,394 a year, or $7,033 a month and $3,246 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for sales managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.7), so the average $113,540 buys what about $127,980 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($45,830). A typical home costs $148,817, or 1.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Sales Managers salary in other West Virginia cities
Charleston ranks 4th of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Weirton pays the most ($140,240).
- Weirton$140,240
- Huntington$123,110
- Wheeling$114,490
- Charleston$113,540
- Beckley$110,810
- Morgantown$99,490
- Parkersburg$94,500
Highest-paying cities for sales managers
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($233,770).
- New York, NY$233,770
- Boulder, CO$218,310
- San Jose, CA$213,250
- Boston, MA$207,790
- Denver, CO$202,890
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Sales Managers salary in Charleston: questions
How much do sales managers make an hour in Charleston?
$54.59 an hour on average, and $44.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level sales managers salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,290 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the sales managers take-home pay in Charleston?
About $84,394 a year ($7,033 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $113,540.
Do sales managers earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% less than the U.S. average for this job ($164,350).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-2022; area Charleston, WV (16620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.