Account Executive Salary in Seattle

💰 $116K–$203K salary range

Median: $178K  ·  Based on 75 public job postings  ·  Updated June 10, 2026

This Account Executive salary benchmark for Seattle is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

Account Executive pay in Seattle vs. national

• Seattle: $178K median
• National: $160K median

Seattle Account Executive pay runs 11% above the national median.

Sales salaries in Seattle by seniority

• Senior Account Executive: $165K
• Sales Manager: $172K
• Account Executive: $178K

What does a Account Executive in Seattle do?

Account Executives are revenue leaders who build pipeline and close business. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for Seattle-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Account Executive salary in Seattle?
The median base salary is $178K, with a typical range of $116K–$203K, based on 75 public Seattle job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Seattle compare to the national Account Executive salary?
The national median is $160K; Seattle is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Seattle postings.

Methodology

USD base salary aggregated from 75 public job postings located in Seattle (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. At least 15 Seattle postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 10, 2026.

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