As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sales Director in the United Kingdom is $113,882, with an hourly rate of $55, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $98,337 to $128,087, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $98,337
50TH(Median)   $113,882
75TH   $128,087
Sales Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Sales Director Salary $98,337 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Sales Director Salary $113,882 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Sales Director Salary $128,087 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Sales Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Sales Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Sales Director is about $113,882 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $55, a monthly salary of about $9,490, and a weekly pay of around $2,190. Click the switch button below to see more details about Sales Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Sales Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Sales Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $97,641 - $107,618, while Intermediate make $99,033 - $108,778, Senior earn $101,121 - $110,402, Specialist earn $103,673 - $112,722, Expert can reach $106,226 - $114,942 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Sales Director $104,370
Intermediate Level Sales Director $105,762
Senior Level Sales Director $107,618
Specialist Level Sales Director $109,938
Expert Level Sales Director $112,258
$104,370 0 yr
$105,762 < 2 yrs
$107,618 2-4 yrs
$109,938 5-8 yrs
$112,258 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 8%
Intermediate Level 7%
Senior Level 6%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Sales Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Sales Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is $122,993 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $114,729, and Manchester pays around $109,162 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Director of Sales or Sales Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Director of Sales makes more than a Sales Director. A Director of Sales earns an average annual salary of $118,267. And a Sales Director earns an average annual salary of $113,882.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Director of Sales
$101,296
$135,227
Sales and Marketing Director
$110,564
$197,743
Channel Sales Director
$98,919
$208,124
Director of Channel Sales
$99,198
$208,712

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