Sales Representative Salary in the US

$49,550
per year
per month
$4,130
per month
per year
Bonus
$5,450/year
Commission
$12,500/year
Profit Sharing
$2,000/year
Bonus
$450/month
Commission
$1,040/month
Profit Sharing
$170/month

Sales Representative - Average Salary

The average salary for a Sales Representative is $49,550 per year ($4,130 per month), which is $3,940 (-7%) lower than the average salary in the US.
A Sales Representative can expect an average starting salary of $31,350. The highest salaries can exceed $78,200.
$31,350
Low
$49,550
Average salary
$78,200
High
$2,610
Low
$4,130
Average salary
$6,520
High
Total pay includes salary, bonus, commission and profit sharing.
$0
$83,300
$166,600
Salary$31,350 - 78,200
Bonus$500 - 22,500
Commission$1,500 - 38,400
Profit Sharing$0 - 27,500
Total Pay$33,350 - 166,600
$0
$6,950
$13,890
Salary$2,610 - 6,520
Bonus$40 - 1,880
Commission$130 - 3,200
Profit Sharing$0 - 2,290
Total Pay$2,780 - 13,890

Sales Representative Salary Range

Low
$31,350
Average salary
$49,550
Senior
$65,420
High
$78,200
Low
$2,610
Average salary
$4,130
Senior
$5,450
High
$6,520
Among Sales Reps in the US, Inside Sales Representatives and Retail Sales Reps tend to have lower salaries, while Insurance Sales Reps, Pharmaceutical Sales Reps and Medical Sales Reps enjoy the highest salaries.

Sales Representative - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Medical Sales Representative$80K/year
+62% 
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative$77K/year
+55% 
Insurance Sales Representative$76K/year
+53% 
Dental Sales Representative$66K/year
+33% 
Technical Sales Representative$62K/year
+26% 
Field Sales Representative$53K/year
+7% 
Outside Sales Representative$51K/year
+3% 
Sales Development Representative$50K/year
±0% 
Sales Support Representative$49K/year
 -2%
Retail Sales Representative$46K/year
 -8%
Inside Sales Representative$45K/year
 -10%

Sales Representative - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Sales Representative with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $33,750 per year. A mid level Sales Representative with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $45,300, while a Senior Sales Representative with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $61,300. Sales Reps with more than 20 years of experience earn $65,600 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Sales Representative

Late Career▲ +32%
Senior▲ +24%
Average Salary$49,550/year
Mid Level▼ -9%
Entry Level▼ -32%

Gender Breakdown

Female
41%
Male
59%

Sales Representative - Jobs by Location

Sales Representative - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Sales Representative 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 Representative

How much does a Sales Representative make in the US?
A Sales Representative in the US earns an average of $49,550 gross per year, which is about $4,130 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Sales Representative updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Sales Representative in the US?
The starting salary of a Sales Representative in the US is around $31,350 gross per year. Inside Sales Representatives and Retail Sales Reps usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Sales Representative in the US?
The highest salary of a Sales Representative in the US can reach and exceed $78,200 gross per year. Insurance Sales Reps, Pharmaceutical Sales Reps and Medical Sales Reps usually have the highest salaries.
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