How much does a Sales Representative make?
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$86,203
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Sales Representative is $86,203 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $57,330 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 $28,874 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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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Sales Representative | $86,203 /yr |
| Senior Sales Representative | $117,043 /yr |
| Sales Representative IV | $77,979 /yr |
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Some related job titles are Branch Account Manager Salaries with median pay of $69,720, Mortgage Consultant Salaries with median pay of $160,581, Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Salaries with median pay of $116,733, Retail Sales Representative Salaries with median pay of $57,241.
Top Paying Companies
For a Sales Representative in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Sales Representative in United States. Employers include Brocade, NetApp and Cisco Systems.
Top Paying Companies
For Sales Representative in United States
| 1 | Brocade | $319,010 | |
| 2 | NetApp | $255,512 | |
| 3 | Cisco Systems | $254,373 | |
| 4 | VMware | $242,447 | |
| 5 | Palo Alto Networks | $241,013 | |
| 6 | FireEye | $239,377 | |
| 7 | AppDynamics | $234,345 | |
| 8 | Meta | $232,737 | |
| 9 | $228,806 | ||
| 10 | Workday | $226,577 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Sales Representative in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Sales Representative in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $152,687, Information Technology with a median total pay of $138,289, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $124,661, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $120,975, and Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $116,958.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$152,687
38% Higher than other industries
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$120,975
22% Higher than other industries
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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.
A Sales representative salary range in US can vary based on important factors such as education, skills, certifications, and years of experience. A Sales representative in US can expect to see an entry level salary range of $26,798 to $66,880 per year, based on 9 salary contributions. At the highest seniority level, an experienced Sales representative in US can make a salary range of $47,772 to $127,965 with at least 8 years of experience, based on 9 salary contributions. The top 3 companies in US where a Sales representative gets the highest compensation are ServiceNow, Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. and DXC Technology. Bigger companies typically pay 35% more than smaller companies for a Sales representative.
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Sales Representative pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Sales Representative is $57,330 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Sales Representative salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 87143 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Sales Representative employees.
The highest salary for a Sales Representative in United States is $92,976 per year.
The lowest salary for a Sales Representative in United States is $35,350 per year.
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