How much does a Director of Sales make?
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$200,247
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Director of Sales is $200,247 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $102,539 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $97,708 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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What is the total pay trajectory for Director of Sales?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Director of Sales | $200,247 /yr |
| Senior Director of Sales | $327,391 /yr |
| Vice President of Sales | $351,341 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Director Of Sales in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Director Of Sales in United States. Employers include Medallia, Oracle and Salesforce.
Top Paying Companies
For Director Of Sales in United States
| 1 | Medallia | $462,154 | |
| 2 | Oracle | $429,603 | |
| 3 | Salesforce | $426,797 | |
| 4 | Microsoft | $419,981 | |
| 5 | IBM | $416,680 | |
| 6 | 6sense | $410,495 | |
| 7 | Dell Technologies | $402,851 | |
| 8 | Citrix | $400,299 | |
| 9 | Rapid7 | $396,059 | |
| 10 | Indeed | $391,026 |
For Director of Sales
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What is the total pay trajectory for Director of Sales?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Director of Sales | $200,247 /yr |
| Senior Director of Sales | $327,391 /yr |
| Vice President of Sales | $351,341 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Director of Sales at different companies?
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$157,675
/ yr$166,126
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$153,451
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$150,178
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$175,780
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$339,215
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$172,910
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$343,869
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$349,619
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$122,292
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$369,879
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$366,615
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Top Paying Industries
For a Director Of Sales in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Director Of Sales in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $378,359, Information Technology with a median total pay of $365,554, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $295,668, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $289,181, and Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $279,348.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$378,359
38% Higher than other industries
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$279,348
16% Higher than other industries
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
The top paying company in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Director Of Sales is Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Sales?
Sales roles are an important part of any business and are likely to grow as the economy expands. Compensation for sales workers often includes commissions, giving high-performing workers the opportunity to earn more. Specialized roles like technical sales also offer the opportunity to earn a higher salary for workers with technical skills. Customer service and communication skills are universally valuable, giving salespeople flexibility to work across companies and industries.
Recent Salaries Shared
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$150K | $100K
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$135K | $200K
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$120K | $160K
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$85K | $115K
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$115K | $51K
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Director of Sales pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Director of Sales is $102,539 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Director of Sales salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 6580 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Director of Sales employees.
The highest salary for a Director of Sales in United States is $168,697 per year.
The lowest salary for a Director of Sales in United States is $62,326 per year.
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