Sales Managers Salary in Arkansas

Sales managers in Arkansas earn the most in Fayetteville (average $171,940 a year) and the least in Hot Springs ($119,030), across the 5 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the sales managers average at $135,820 and the median at $108,330 for 3,710 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $164,350.

Sales Managers average salary by city in Arkansas

Fayetteville$171,940
Jonesboro$139,420
Little Rock$126,650
Fort Smith$121,770
Hot Springs$119,030

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fayetteville	$171,940	$147,270	$92,280	$122,626	91
Jonesboro	$139,420	$104,670	$68,610	$101,602	86
Little Rock	$126,650	$102,300	$66,490	$93,345	89
Fort Smith	$121,770	$99,110	$73,170	$90,190	86
Hot Springs	$119,030	$107,240	$62,980	$88,364	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Sales Managers salary in other states

Sales Managers salary by city and state

More about pay in Arkansas

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.
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.

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