What are the main factors that influence a Sales Engineer I's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Sales Engineer 's salary?

A Sales Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Sales Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $82,315, a Sales Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $96,708, a Sales Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $113,713, a Sales Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $141,312, a Sales Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $167,956,

What are the highest paying states for a Sales Engineer I?

Sales Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sales Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $91,139, California $90,793, Massachusetts $89,583. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sales Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Sales Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Technical Product Sales Support Engineer I: $85,054; Technical Sales Scoping Engineer I: $82,390; Engineer I: $79,660; Integrated Solutions Engineer I: $77,857; Technical Solutions Sales Support Engineer I: $76,723.

How do different companies affect a Sales Engineer I's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Sales Engineer I roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Sales Engineer I Salary in the United States

How much does a Sales Engineer I make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sales Engineer I in the United States is $82,315 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Sales Engineer I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,744
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,180 to $91,438
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,594

10% $70,594

50% (Median) $82,315

90% $99,744

Sales Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,438	$7,620	$1,758	$44
Average	$82,315	$6,860	$1,583	$40
25th Percentile	$76,180	$6,348	$1,465	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Sales Engineer I Salaries

A Sales Engineer I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Sales Engineer I Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sales Engineer I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Sales Engineer I (0-2 years): $82,315
Sales Engineer II (2-4 years): $96,708
Sales Engineer III (4-7 years): $113,713
Sales Engineer IV (7+ years): $141,312
Sales Engineer V (7-10 years): $167,956

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Sales Engineer I	0-2 years	$82,315
Sales Engineer II	2-4 years	$96,708
Sales Engineer III	4-7 years	$113,713
Sales Engineer IV	7+ years	$141,312
Sales Engineer V	7-10 years	$167,956

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How Do Sales Engineer Is Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Sales Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $91,139.
California: $90,793.
Massachusetts: $89,583.

District of Columbia $91,139 California $90,793 Massachusetts $89,583 Washington $89,254 New Jersey $89,221 Alaska $89,106 Connecticut $87,970 New York $87,509

Hawaii $86,036 Rhode Island $85,344 Maryland $84,875 Minnesota $84,233 Colorado $83,986 Illinois $83,904 Oregon $83,591 Delaware $83,360

New Hampshire $83,216 Virginia $82,891 Pennsylvania $81,945 Nevada $81,467 North Dakota $81,311 Michigan $81,064 Wisconsin $80,973 Vermont $80,792

Texas $80,290 Maine $80,257 Arizona $80,208 Ohio $80,150 Georgia $79,393 Indiana $79,014 Wyoming $78,940 Utah $78,825

Iowa $78,775 Kansas $78,380 Louisiana $78,265 North Carolina $78,224 Missouri $78,207 Florida $77,886 Montana $77,714 Nebraska $77,549

Kentucky $77,458 South Carolina $77,129 Tennessee $76,923 Idaho $76,841 New Mexico $76,240 Oklahoma $76,108 Alabama $75,623 South Dakota $74,808

Arkansas $74,363 West Virginia $74,125 Mississippi $73,409

Top Paying Cities for Sales Engineer I

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $103,824
San Francisco: $102,687
Oakland: $100,523

San Jose, CA $103,824

San Francisco, CA $102,687

Oakland, CA $100,523

New York, NY $94,777

Paramus, NJ $93,624

Queens Village, NY $93,620

Passaic, NJ $93,542

Bergenfield, NJ $93,535

Stamford, CT $93,353

Huntington, NY $93,320

Newark, NJ $92,711

Bridgeport, CT $92,538

Vallejo, CA $92,374

New Brunswick, NJ $92,341

Petaluma, CA $92,292

Middlesex, NJ $92,135

Somerset, NJ $92,078

Santa Cruz, CA $91,971

Boston, MA $91,468

Monterey, CA $91,180

Seattle, WA $90,991

Santa Rosa, CA $90,975

Los Angeles, CA $90,950

Juneau, AK $90,736

Washington, DC $90,645

Orange, CA $90,352

Santa Ana, CA $90,135

Long Beach, CA $90,053

Anaheim, CA $90,036

Anchorage, AK $89,995

Santa Maria, CA $89,748

Everett, WA $89,732

Danbury, CT $89,442

Bremerton, WA $89,328

Tacoma, WA $89,032

New Suffolk, NY $89,030

Sacramento, CA $89,007

Santa Barbara, CA $88,917

Trenton, NJ $88,826

San Diego, CA $88,826

Brockton, MA $88,736

Fairbanks, AK $88,534

Lompoc, CA $88,324

Lowell, MA $88,257

Ventura, CA $88,242

Nashua, NH $88,225

Stockton, CA $88,217

Modesto, CA $87,616

Poughkeepsie, NY $87,435

Olympia, WA $87,279

Kennewick, WA $87,279

New Haven, CT $87,246

Lawrence, MA $86,949

Hartford, CT $86,867

Riverside, CA $86,851

New Bedford, MA $86,768

Richland, WA $86,768

Bakersfield, CA $86,653

San Bernardino, CA $86,620

New Britain, CT $86,612

Atlantic City, NJ $86,612

New London, CT $86,579

Norwich, CT $86,554

Portsmouth, NH $86,538

Boulder, CO $86,363

Portland, OR $86,250

Worcester, MA $86,241

Minneapolis, MN $85,986

Philadelphia, PA $85,871

Honolulu, HI $85,599

Saint Paul, MN $85,560

Vineland, NJ $85,542

Providence, RI $85,303

Chicago, IL $85,064

Bellingham, WA $84,966

Springfield, MA $84,900

Baltimore, MD $84,875

Chico, CA $84,669

Pittsfield, MA $84,447

Manchester, NH $84,291

Spokane, WA $83,928

Denver, CO $83,920

Albany, NY $83,533

Troy, NY $83,500

Nassau, NY $83,412

Schenectady, NY $83,327

Wilmington, DE $83,262

Burlington, VT $83,146

Salem, OR $83,113

Portland, ME $82,858

Yakima, WA $82,776

Rochester, MN $82,521

Reno, NV $82,480

Fresno, CA $82,480

Milwaukee, WI $82,406

Detroit, MI $82,323

Ann Arbor, MI $82,309

Allentown, PA $82,299

Colorado Springs, CO $82,159

Syracuse, NY $82,117

Carson City, NV $82,117

Houston, TX $82,002

Eugene, OR $81,961

Gary, IN $81,862

Springfield, OR $81,796

Bismarck, ND $81,780

Galveston, TX $81,722

Medford, OR $81,599

Fort Collins, CO $81,566

Concord, NH $81,525

Austin, TX $81,500

Mesa, AZ $81,327

Reading, PA $81,319

Phoenix, AZ $81,311

Dallas, TX $81,286

Saint Cloud, MN $81,207

Madison, WI $81,097

Utica, NY $80,874

Rochester, NY $80,743

Des Moines, IA $80,735

Raleigh, NC $80,726

Atlanta, GA $80,603

Battle Creek, MI $80,578

Salt Lake City, UT $80,553

Lancaster, PA $80,430

Harrisburg, PA $80,315

Kansas City, MO $80,232

Champaign, IL $80,216

Kansas City, KS $80,216

Fort Worth, TX $80,208

Columbus, OH $80,194

Boca Raton, FL $80,175

Pittsburgh, PA $80,142

Richmond, VA $80,109

Indianapolis, IN $80,092

Cleveland, OH $80,084

Las Vegas, NV $79,985

Cincinnati, OH $79,985

Petersburg, VA $79,862

Huntsville, AL $79,739

Lansing, MI $79,683

Lebanon, PA $79,673

Pueblo, CO $79,664

Appleton, WI $79,640

Buffalo, NY $79,607

Dayton, OH $79,582

Racine, WI $79,566

Charlotte, NC $79,557

Saint Louis, MO $79,533

York, PA $79,483

Elkhart, IN $79,483

Gastonia, NC $79,468

Billings, MT $79,448

Beaumont, TX $79,426

Lorain, OH $79,409

Benton Harbor, MI $79,393

Toledo, OH $79,376

Binghamton, NY $79,335

Rock Hill, SC $79,327

Rockford, IL $79,286

Springfield, IL $79,253

Elyria, OH $79,245

Fargo, ND $79,245

Flagstaff, AZ $79,187

Fort Lauderdale, FL $79,138

Duluth, MN $79,088

Miami, FL $79,088

Cheyenne, WY $79,031

Grand Forks, ND $79,031

Bangor, ME $78,850

Cedar Rapids, IA $78,759

Durham, NC $78,724

Louisville, KY $78,718

Grand Rapids, MI $78,701

Hialeah, FL $78,693

Casper, WY $78,578

Scranton, PA $78,479

New Orleans, LA $78,454

Virginia Beach, VA $78,446

Akron, OH $78,405

Peoria, IL $78,298

Sarasota, FL $78,282

Nashville, TN $78,224

Omaha, NE $78,224

Green Bay, WI $78,224

Baton Rouge, LA $78,183

Charleston, SC $78,166

Jamestown, NY $78,125

Davenport, IA $78,125

Tucson, AZ $78,084

Saint Petersburg, FL $78,035

Tampa, FL $78,018

Evansville, IN $77,969

Port Arthur, TX $77,969

Bradenton, FL $77,936

Santa Fe, NM $77,788

Orlando, FL $77,640

Clearwater, FL $77,615

Canton, OH $77,442

La Crosse, WI $77,442

Albuquerque, NM $77,393

Newport News, VA $77,384

High Point, NC $77,360

Ogden, UT $77,327

Corpus Christi, TX $77,261

Norfolk, VA $77,211

Laramie, WY $77,211

Rock Island, IL $77,162

Saginaw, MI $77,146

Jacksonville, FL $77,137

Salisbury, NC $77,121

Boise, ID $77,104

Moline, IL $77,063

Fort Myers, FL $77,039

Memphis, TN $77,022

Tulsa, OK $76,981

Waterloo, IA $76,932

Spartanburg, SC $76,849

Lincoln, NE $76,808

Fort Wayne, IN $76,792

Provo, UT $76,783

Cedar Falls, IA $76,685

San Antonio, TX $76,652

Greensboro, NC $76,619

South Bend, IN $76,611

Savannah, GA $76,520

Muskegon, MI $76,487

Birmingham, AL $76,479

Winston Salem, NC $76,439

Lake Charles, LA $76,240

Anderson, IN $76,224

Lexington, KY $76,199

Augusta, GA $76,174

Greenville, SC $76,174

Lima, OH $76,108

Wichita, KS $76,100

Tuscaloosa, AL $76,100

Columbia, SC $76,026

Springfield, OH $76,010

Asheville, NC $75,878

Bloomington, IN $75,820

Knoxville, TN $75,524

Shreveport, LA $75,516

Wilmington, NC $75,409

Roanoke, VA $75,409

Topeka, KS $75,261

Frankfort, KY $75,252

Oklahoma City, OK $75,195

Chillicothe, OH $75,162

Longview, TX $75,154

Melbourne, FL $75,145

Sioux Falls, SD $75,014

Mobile, AL $75,005

Terre Haute, IN $74,973

Altoona, PA $74,923

Amarillo, TX $74,865

Killeen, TX $74,841

Fayetteville, AR $74,775

Chattanooga, TN $74,750

Sioux City, IA $74,676

Idaho Falls, ID $74,660

Lynchburg, VA $74,594

Gainesville, FL $74,487

Portsmouth, OH $74,446

Little Rock, AR $74,429

Lafayette, LA $74,396

Youngstown, OH $74,396

Daytona Beach, FL $74,347

Clarksville, TN $74,339

Pensacola, FL $74,330

Temple, TX $74,325

Hopkinsville, KY $74,084

Erie, PA $74,067

Florence, SC $74,034

Charleston, WV $73,902

Great Falls, MT $73,861

Macon, GA $73,746

Tallahassee, FL $73,738

Fayetteville, NC $73,721

Waco, TX $73,705

Helena, MT $73,647

Pine Bluff, AR $73,616

Vincennes, IN $73,516

Lubbock, TX $73,483

Alamogordo, NM $73,433

Twin Falls, ID $73,359

Rapid City, SD $73,334

Jackson, MS $73,186

Huntington, WV $73,181

Greenville, MS $73,178

Parkersburg, WV $73,094

Montgomery, AL $73,079

Wichita Falls, TX $72,997

Springfield, MO $72,997

Biloxi, MS $72,956

Monroe, LA $72,873

Johnstown, PA $72,816

Sumter, SC $72,783

Columbus, GA $72,775

Pascagoula, MS $72,618

Abilene, TX $72,618

Kingsport, TN $72,404

Albany, GA $72,404

Gulfport, MS $72,380

Alexandria, LA $72,108

Fort Smith, AR $71,902

El Paso, TX $71,680

Las Cruces, NM $71,309

Harlingen, TX $71,100

Pocatello, ID $71,087

Florence, AL $70,980

Brownsville, TX $70,964

Mcallen, TX $70,791

Dothan, AL $70,676

Columbus, MS $70,187

Altus, OK $69,803

Lawton, OK $69,647

Pierre, SD $69,350

What Skills Can Increase a Sales Engineer I's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Presentation (Mentioned in 8.64% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
Use Cases (Mentioned in 2.15% Job Postings): A use case is a written description of how users will perform tasks on your website. It is a methodology used in system analysis to identify, clarify and organize system requirements.
CRM (Mentioned in 1.58% Job Postings): Customer relationship management (CRM) is a technology for managing all your company's relationships and interactions with customers and potential customers.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Presentation	8.64%
Use Cases	2.15%
CRM	1.58%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Sales Engineer I's salary.

Onboarding: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Python: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Open Source: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Onboarding	$92,193	12%
Python	$91,370	11%
Open Source	$90,547	10%

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Sales Engineer I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Sales Engineer I salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $92,147. While startup companies pay approximate $77,954.

Sales Engineer I Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$77,954
Growth Stage	51~500	$82,446
Established	501~5000	$88,984
Enterprise	5000+	$92,147

Sales Engineer I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Sales Engineer I roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 84% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Sales Engineer positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Sales Engineer I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Sales Engineer I

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$102,894	$49.0	25%
Financial Services	$98,778	$47.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$97,132	$47.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$94,662	$46.0	15%
Biotechnology	$92,193	$44.0	12%

How Education impacts an Sales Engineer I's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Sales Engineer I enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Sales Engineer I with a Bachelor's Degree is between $75,820 and $80,288.

Sales Engineer I Salaries by Degree Level

$82,800
$81,800
$80,800
$79,800
$78,800
$77,800
$76,900
$75,900

Typical Education for Sales Engineer I
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	7.4%
High School	7.4%
Associates	5.9%
Bachelors	66.6%
Masters	19.3%
Doctorate	0.6%

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Sales Engineer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sales Engineer I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$76,180

Average $82,315/year

$91,438

$6,348

Average $6,860/month

$7,620

$1,465

Average $1,583/week

$1,758

$37

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,438	$7,620	$1,758	$44
Average	$82,315	$6,860	$1,583	$40
25th Percentile	$76,180	$6,348	$1,465	$37

Sales Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Sales Engineer I, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Sales Engineer I Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Sales Engineer II	$96,708	17%
Solution Consultant II	$89,934	9%

Salary Trends for Sales Engineer I

Salaries for a Sales Engineer I can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $64,677 in 2023 to around $64,285 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Sales Engineer I salary trends, .

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2025	$64,285
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Most common benefits for Sales Engineer I

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Common company salaries for Sales Engineer I

Here are companies hiring for Sales Engineer I and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Sales Engineer I

1. Where can a Sales Engineer I earn the most?

A Sales Engineer I's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Sales Engineer I earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Sales Engineer I is $103,824.

2. What is the highest pay for Sales Engineer I?

The highest pay for Sales Engineer I is $99,744.

3. What is the lowest pay for Sales Engineer I?

The lowest pay for Sales Engineer I is $70,594.

4. What are the responsibilities of Sales Engineer I?

Uses technical knowledge of product offerings to advise and support sales teams with pricing estimates and implementation guidance based on customer requirements. Analyzes customers' technical specifications, recommends the best product configuration and installation process, and estimates implementation effort, time, and resources. Reviews sales proposals for accuracy, completeness, and quality. Develops and delivers technical product presentations used to engage customers and prospects and educate sales teams. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Sales Engineer I?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Sales Engineer I roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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