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Sales representative salary in United States

How much does a Sales Representative make in the United States?

Average base salary

$74,960
Average $74,960
Low $37,507
High $149,810
Commission
$10,900per year
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a sales representative is $74,960 per year in the United States and $10,900 commission per year.106.1k salaries reported, updated at December 5, 2023

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Salaries by years of experience in the United States

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Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 9 years
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Top companies for Sales Representatives in United States

  1. Sunrun
    3.3
    1,671 reviews1k salaries reported
    $174,419per year
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Highest paying cities for Sales Representatives near United States

  1. Orlando, FL
    $81,009 per year
    1.1k salaries reported
  2. Las Vegas, NV
    $76,479 per year
    629 salaries reported
  3. Charlotte, NC
    $74,566 per year
    771 salaries reported
  1. Tampa, FL
    $73,513 per year
    941 salaries reported
  2. Phoenix, AZ
    $71,721 per year
    889 salaries reported
  3. Houston, TX
    $71,042 per year
    1.6k salaries reported
  1. Dallas, TX
    $70,789 per year
    1.1k salaries reported
  2. Denver, CO
    $70,550 per year
    1.2k salaries reported
  3. New York, NY
    $68,323 per year
    1.2k salaries reported
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Where can a Sales Representative earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Sales Representatives

Top skills
Enterprise Sales
+33.94%salary
Top certifications
CFP
+55.91%salary
Top specialties
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
+51.95%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

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152 jobs313
204 jobs470
77 jobs99
7 jobs16
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Most common benefits for Sales Representatives

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Commuter assistance
  • Company car
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Parental leave
  • Pet insurance
  • Profit sharing
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Store discount
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Work from home
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 10,184 ratings

47% of Sales Representatives in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?

Insurance Agent

Job openings

Average $64,058 per year

Customer Service Representative

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Average $17.89 per hour

Outside Sales Representative

Job openings

Average $79,580 per year

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Common questions about salaries for a Sales Representative

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