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Sales Representative salary
Average sales representative salary
$56,591
How much does a sales representative make?
The average sales representative salary in the United States is $56,591. Sales representative salaries typically range between $33,000 and $94,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for sales representatives is $27.21 per hour.
Sales representative salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Sales representatives earn the highest average salary in Massachusetts.
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Sales Representative Salaries By Experience Level
| Experience Level | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level sales representative | $45,300 | $21.76 |
| Mid-level sales representative | $58,300 | $28.04 |
| Senior-level sales representative | $93,200 | $44.79 |
Sales Representative salary estimates from across the web
Average sales representative salary by state
The average sales representative salary in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average sales representative salary states are Florida, Utah, and Idaho.
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Highest paying states for sales representatives
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $67,012 | $32.22 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $67,915 | $32.65 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $63,140 | $30.36 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $72,324 | $34.77 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $64,624 | $31.07 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $64,964 | $31.23 |
| 7 | Wyoming | $65,083 | $31.29 |
| 8 | Indiana | $61,923 | $29.77 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $58,937 | $28.34 |
| 10 | New York | $60,369 | $29.02 |
| 11 | Ohio | $54,684 | $26.29 |
| 12 | Kentucky | $56,633 | $27.23 |
| 13 | Iowa | $56,031 | $26.94 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $56,593 | $27.21 |
| 15 | Delaware | $62,329 | $29.97 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $60,779 | $29.22 |
| 17 | North Carolina | $55,251 | $26.56 |
| 18 | California | $58,192 | $27.98 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $55,101 | $26.49 |
| 20 | Kansas | $55,135 | $26.51 |
| 21 | Michigan | $55,950 | $26.90 |
| 22 | Maryland | $58,060 | $27.91 |
| 23 | Washington | $57,800 | $27.79 |
| 24 | Illinois | $54,262 | $26.09 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $53,939 | $25.93 |
| 26 | Texas | $53,399 | $25.67 |
| 27 | Arizona | $52,659 | $25.32 |
| 28 | Colorado | $56,046 | $26.95 |
| 29 | Virginia | $56,631 | $27.23 |
| 30 | Nevada | $50,414 | $24.24 |
| 31 | Alabama | $51,149 | $24.59 |
| 32 | Oregon | $51,726 | $24.87 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $53,246 | $25.60 |
| 34 | Missouri | $53,195 | $25.57 |
| 35 | Vermont | $51,581 | $24.80 |
| 36 | Maine | $50,925 | $24.48 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $51,223 | $24.63 |
| 38 | Georgia | $52,316 | $25.15 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $49,618 | $23.85 |
| 40 | Florida | $46,212 | $22.22 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $55,001 | $26.44 |
| 42 | Montana | $44,032 | $21.17 |
| 43 | Idaho | $45,276 | $21.77 |
| 44 | District of Columbia | $53,258 | $25.60 |
| 45 | Utah | $46,076 | $22.15 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $49,114 | $23.61 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $48,529 | $23.33 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $47,992 | $23.07 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $46,777 | $22.49 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $44,632 | $21.46 |
| 51 | Alaska | $38,751 | $18.63 |
Highest paying cities for sales representatives
The highest-paying cities for sales representatives are Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, and Richmond, IN.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $71,996 | $34.61 |
| 2 | Philadelphia, PA | $63,367 | $30.46 |
| 3 | Richmond, IN | $62,244 | $29.93 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $60,443 | $29.06 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $58,941 | $28.34 |
| 6 | Saint Paul, MN | $58,917 | $28.33 |
| 7 | Baltimore, MD | $58,134 | $27.95 |
| 8 | Des Moines, WA | $57,955 | $27.86 |
| 9 | Omaha, NE | $56,771 | $27.29 |
| 10 | Richmond, KY | $56,725 | $27.27 |
| 11 | Richmond, VA | $56,628 | $27.23 |
| 12 | Colorado Springs, CO | $56,320 | $27.08 |
| 13 | Des Moines, IA | $55,792 | $26.82 |
| 14 | Raleigh, NC | $55,567 | $26.71 |
| 15 | Kansas City, KS | $55,267 | $26.57 |
| 16 | Milwaukee, WI | $55,188 | $26.53 |
| 17 | Cleveland, OH | $55,063 | $26.47 |
| 18 | Chicago, IL | $54,363 | $26.14 |
| 19 | Columbia, SC | $54,201 | $26.06 |
| 20 | San Antonio, TX | $53,747 | $25.84 |
Sales Representatives are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Sales Representative salary details
A sales representative's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $94,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a sales representative's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $94,000 | $7,833 | $45 |
| 75th Percentile | $74,000 | $6,167 | $36 |
| Average | $56,591 | $4,716 | $27 |
| 25th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| 10th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
Highest paying sales representative jobs
The highest paying types of sales representatives are consultant and sales representative, senior sales representative, and executive sales representative.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consultant And Sales Representative | $225,832 | $18,819 | $108.57 | 236,264 |
| Sales Development Representative | $51,504 | $4,292 | $24.76 | 199,588 |
| Marketing/Sales Representative | $62,917 | $5,243 | $30.25 | 274,768 |
| Territory Sales Representative | $34,431 | $2,869 | $16.55 | 219,928 |
| Internet Sales Representative | $37,489 | $3,124 | $18.02 | 205,256 |
| Outbound Sales Representative | $45,723 | $3,810 | $21.98 | 240,781 |
Top companies hiring sales representatives now:
Which companies pay sales representatives the most?
Sales representative salaries at Google and Palo Alto Networks are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average sales representative salary at companies like Erie Homes for Children and Adults and American Residential Services are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $118,278 | $56.86 | |
| 2 | Palo Alto Networks | $116,908 | $56.21 |
| 3 | Erie Homes for Children and Adults | $106,282 | $51.10 |
| 4 | American Residential Services | $105,077 | $50.52 |
| 5 | HP | $102,743 | $49.40 |
| 6 | Juniper Networks | $102,717 | $49.38 |
| 7 | Sun Communities | $102,536 | $49.30 |
| 8 | Vista Equity Partners | $102,516 | $49.29 |
| 9 | Champion Mortgage Holdings Corp. | $101,836 | $48.96 |
| 10 | IBM | $101,499 | $48.80 |
| 11 | QuinStreet | $101,395 | $48.75 |
| 12 | Cottage Health | $100,913 | $48.52 |
| 13 | Better | $100,526 | $48.33 |
| 14 | Century 21 Alliance Realty | $99,619 | $47.89 |
| 15 | Bloomberg | $99,576 | $47.87 |
| 16 | State Street | $99,432 | $47.80 |
| 17 | Roberts Brothers | $99,423 | $47.80 |
| 18 | Burgan Bank | $99,342 | $47.76 |
| 19 | Comey & Shepherd | $99,271 | $47.73 |
| 20 | Intero Real Estate Services | $99,259 | $47.72 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Sales Representative salary by industry
The average sales representative salary varies across industries:
- The average sales representative salary in the pharmaceutical industry is $74,623, the highest of any industry.
- The average sales representative salary in the finance industry is $59,501.
- Sales representatives in the retail industry earn an average salary of $44,913, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for sales representatives
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pharmaceutical | $74,623 | $35.88 |
| 2 | Technology | $59,501 | $28.61 |
| 3 | Telecommunication | $53,026 | $25.49 |
| 4 | Hospitality | $51,751 | $24.88 |
| 5 | Manufacturing | $50,560 | $24.31 |
| 6 | Professional | $49,364 | $23.73 |
| 7 | Retail | $44,913 | $21.59 |
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Sales Representative salary trends
The average sales representative salary has risen by $7,777 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average sales representative earned $48,814 annually, but today, they earn $56,591 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for sales representatives over the last decade.
Compare sales representative salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average sales representative salary over time
Compare sales representative salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Sales Representative salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,600 | $27.21 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $54,600 | $26.27 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $53,300 | $25.65 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $51,900 | $24.97 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | $52,100 | $25.05 | +2.5% |
Recently added sales representative salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Tech | Sales Representative-Admissions | Denver, CO | 12/18/2024 | $60,000 |
| CHS, Inc. | Agronomy Sales Representative, Experienced | Richardton, ND | 12/18/2024 | $61,500 |
| Clean Harbors, Inc. | Cleanpack Sales REP | San Diego, CA | 12/17/2024 | $70,000 |
| Core Mark | Sales Representative | King of Prussia, PA | 12/17/2024 | $52,000 |
| Performance Food Group | Sales Representative | King of Prussia, PA | 12/17/2024 | $52,000 |
| Rush Enterprises | Used Truck Sales Representative | Granite City, IL | 12/17/2024 | $50,000 |
| Rush Enterprises | Used Truck Sales Representatitve | Saint Peters, MO | 12/17/2024 | $50,000 |
| Ryder System Inc. | Rental Sales Representative | Orlando, FL | 12/17/2024 | $37,566 |
| Sleep Number Corporation | Sales Representative | Kahului, HI | 12/17/2024 | $33,392 |
| Stryker Corporation | Sales Representative-Lubbock, TX-Sports Medicine | Lubbock, TX | 12/17/2024 | $50,000 |
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