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Sales roles pay a median of $183K in 2026, based on 13,758 public job postings. Top-paying: Growth Engineer at $238K. Sales covers revenue leaders who build pipeline and close business.
Median $183K across 13,758 public job postings. 8 roles tracked.
| Role | Median | Range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Growth Engineer | $238K | $190K–$300K | 40 |
| 2. VP Sales | $232K | $180K–$320K | 1,416 |
| 3. Enterprise AE | $202K | $175K–$253K | 115 |
| 4. Sales Lead | $200K | $155K–$240K | 276 |
| 5. Senior Account Executive | $175K | $142K–$235K | 1,898 |
| 6. Account Executive | $160K | $119K–$240K | 7,165 |
| 7. Sales Manager | $150K | $130K–$200K | 2,391 |
| 8. Sales Development Rep | $110K | $90K–$120K | 457 |
Sales covers revenue leaders who build pipeline and close business. Figures reflect base salary at AI-native and high-growth companies — no private placement data.
The median Sales salary is $183K in 2026, based on 13,758 public job postings. The highest-paying Sales role is Growth Engineer at $238K.
Growth Engineer: $238K; VP Sales: $232K; Enterprise AE: $202K.
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. We require a minimum of 15 postings per role.
USD base salary aggregated from 13,758 public job postings (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. At least 15 postings required per role. Last refreshed June 10, 2026.
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