How much does a Sales Director make?
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$247K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Sales Director is $247,450 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $131,971 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 $115,478 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.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $186K-$337K/yr?
For Director of Sales
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What is the total pay trajectory for Director of Sales?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Director of Sales | $246,587 /yr |
| Senior Director of Sales | $327,142 /yr |
| Vice President of Sales | $349,752 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Sales Director in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Sales Director in United States. Employers include Google, VMware and Snowflake.
Top Paying Companies
For Sales Director in United States
| 1 | $480,992 | ||
| 2 | VMware | $475,245 | |
| 3 | Snowflake | $447,668 | |
| 4 | Workday | $445,990 | |
| 5 | Cisco Systems | $443,525 | |
| 6 | Adobe | $440,205 | |
| 7 | Salesforce | $439,291 | |
| 8 | Oracle | $437,810 | |
| 9 | LiveRamp | $431,613 | |
| 10 | Microsoft | $431,380 |
For Director of Sales
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What is the total pay trajectory for Director of Sales?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Director of Sales | $246,587 /yr |
| Senior Director of Sales | $327,142 /yr |
| Vice President of Sales | $349,752 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Sales Director at different companies?
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$148,585
/ yr
$155,266
/ yr
$133,808
/ yr
$431,380
/ yr
$132,848
/ yr
$125,291
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$523,539
/ yr
$315,428
/ yr
$437,810
/ yr
$143,349
/ yr
$110,926
/ yr
$151,543
/ yr
$114,014
/ yr
$274,097
/ yr
$307,198
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Top Paying Industries
For a Sales Director in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Sales Director in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $353,131, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $338,269, Information Technology with a median total pay of $327,906, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $299,305, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $281,278.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$353,131
18% Higher than other industries
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
For sales director
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Location
Total Pay
Base Pay | Additional Pay
Total Years of Experience
Years at Recent Employer
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United States of America
| 1-3 years
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$140K | $165K
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United States of America
| 7-9 years
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$150K | $30K
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United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
$160K | $45K
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United States of America
| 7-9 years
/yr
$63K | $5K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
$175K | $10K
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
/yr
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
$125K | $50K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 1-3 years
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$165K | $165K
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Sales Director pay FAQ
The average salary for a Sales Director is $247,450 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 9768 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Sales Director employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Sales Director in United States is $337,081 per year.
The lowest salary for a Sales Director in United States is $185,898 per year.
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