Car Dealership Sales Manager Salary in the United States

Car Dealership Sales Manager Salary

How much does a Car Dealership Sales Manager make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Car Dealership Sales Manager in the United States is $124,987. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $114,009 to $139,368, with most professionals earning between $104,014 and $152,460.

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Car Dealership Sales Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Car Dealership Sales Manager Salary $104,014 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Car Dealership Sales Manager Salary $114,009 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Car Dealership Sales Manager Salary $124,987 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Car Dealership Sales Manager Salary $139,368 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Car Dealership Sales Manager Salary $152,460 US April 01, 2025
25% $114,009 10% $104,014 90% $152,460 75% $139,368 $124,987 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Car Dealership Sales Manager ?

In the United States and Canada, a franchised new-car and -truck dealership is a retailer that sells new and also possibly used cars, including certified preowned vehicles, employs trained automotive technicians, and offers financing. In the United States, direct manufacturer auto sales are prohibited in almost every state by franchise laws requiring that new cars be sold only by dealers. Used car dealers carry cars from many different manufacturers, while new car dealerships are generally franchises associated with only one manufacturer. Some new car dealerships may carry multiple brands fro...

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    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Car Dealership Sales Manager in the United States. The base salary for Car Dealership Sales Manager ranges from $114,009 to $139,368 with the average base salary of $124,987. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $114,009 to $139,368 with the average total cash compensation of $124,987.

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