Sales Engineer Salary in the US

$75,290
per year
per month
$6,270
per month
per year
Bonus
$3,400/year
Commission
$7,900/year
Profit Sharing
$1,600/year
Bonus
$280/month
Commission
$660/month
Profit Sharing
$130/month

Sales Engineer - Average Salary

The average salary for a Sales Engineer is $75,290 per year ($6,270 per month), which is $21,800 (+41%) higher than the average salary in the United States.
A Sales Engineer can expect an average starting salary of $53,405. The highest salaries can exceed $115,320.
$53,405
Low
$75,290
Average salary
$115,320
High
$4,450
Low
$6,270
Average salary
$9,610
High
Total pay includes salary, bonus, commission and profit sharing.
$0
$99,800
$199,520
Salary$53,405 - 115,320
Bonus$1,200 - 28,000
Commission$5,200 - 35,500
Profit Sharing$0 - 20,700
Total Pay$59,805 - 199,520
$0
$8,310
$16,620
Salary$4,450 - 9,610
Bonus$100 - 2,330
Commission$430 - 2,960
Profit Sharing$0 - 1,720
Total Pay$4,980 - 16,620

Sales Engineer Salary Range

Low
$53,405
Average salary
$75,290
Senior
$89,760
High
$115,320
Low
$4,450
Average salary
$6,270
Senior
$7,480
High
$9,610
Among Software Sales Engineers in the U.S., Entry Level Sales Engineers have the lowest salaries, while Software Sales Engineers and Senior Sales Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.

Sales Engineer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Google Sales Engineer$115K/year
+53% 
Senior Sales Engineer$90K/year
+20% 
Software Sales Engineer$81K/year
+8% 
Technical Sales Engineer$77K/year
+2% 
Field Sales Engineer$71K/year
 -6%
Entry Level Sales Engineer$59K/year
 -22%

Sales Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Sales Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $58,340 per year. A mid level Sales Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $74,250, while a Senior Sales Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $92,490. Software Sales Engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn $90,220 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Sales Engineer

Senior▲ +23%
Late Career▲ +20%
Average Salary$75,290/year
Mid Level▼ -1%
Entry Level▼ -23%

Gender Breakdown

Female
15%
Male
85%

Sales Engineer - Jobs by Location

Sales Engineer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Sales Engineer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Sales Engineer

How much does a Sales Engineer make in the US?
A Sales Engineer in the US earns an average of $75,290 gross per year, which is about $6,270 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Sales Engineer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Sales Engineer in the US?
The starting salary of a Sales Engineer in the US is around $53,405 gross per year. Entry Level Sales Engineers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Sales Engineer in the US?
The highest salary of a Sales Engineer in the US can reach and exceed $115,320 gross per year. Software Sales Engineers and Senior Sales Engineers usually have the highest salaries.
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