How much does a Sales Executive make?
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$129,847
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Sales Executive is $129,847 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $75,415 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 $54,432 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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For Vice President of Sales
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What is the total pay trajectory for Vice President of Sales?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Vice President of Sales | $396,281 /yr |
| Senior Vice President of Sales | $492,355 /yr |
| Executive Sales Representative | $126,688 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Sales Executive in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Sales Executive in United States. Employers include VMware, Google and Cisco Systems.
Top Paying Companies
For Sales Executive in United States
| 1 | VMware | $292,823 | |
| 2 | $276,476 | ||
| 3 | Cisco Systems | $271,423 | |
| 4 | UiPath | $271,235 | |
| 5 | 10x Genomics | $263,782 | |
| 6 | Red Hat | $261,810 | |
| 7 | ServiceNow | $260,234 | |
| 8 | Anaplan | $259,057 | |
| 9 | Salesforce | $257,276 | |
| 10 | SAP | $253,280 |
For Vice President of Sales
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What is the total pay trajectory for Vice President of Sales?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Vice President of Sales | $396,281 /yr |
| Senior Vice President of Sales | $492,355 /yr |
| Executive Sales Representative | $126,688 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Sales Executive at different companies?
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Top Paying Industries
For a Sales Executive in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Sales Executive in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $203,802, Financial Services with a median total pay of $169,932, Information Technology with a median total pay of $161,605, Healthcare with a median total pay of $154,737, and Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $145,891.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$203,802
33% Higher than other industries
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Sales Executive are 10x Genomics, Novartis, and Merck.
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 executive
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Total Years of Experience
Years at Recent Employer
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$40K | $216K
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United States of America
| 15+ years
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$115K | $2M
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United States of America
| 4-6 years
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$48K | $65K
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United States of America
| 15+ years
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$300K | $150K
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United States of America
| 1-3 years
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$65K | $24K
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United States of America
| 4-6 years
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$65K | $85K
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Sales Executive pay FAQ
The average salary for a Sales Executive is $129,847 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 15235 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Sales Executive employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Sales Executive in United States is $177,531 per year.
The lowest salary for a Sales Executive in United States is $97,386 per year.
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