Key Factors That Influence Sales Trainer II Salaries
A Sales Trainer II'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 Trainer Salaries?
Experience is a primary driver of a Sales Trainer II'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 Trainer I (0-2 years): $63,624
Sales Trainer II (2-4 years): $84,808
Sales Trainer III (4-7 years): $99,975
Sales Trainer IV (7+ years): $122,802
Sales Training Manager (7+ years): $119,381
Job Role
Years of Experience
Average Salary
Sales Trainer I
0-2 years
$63,624
Sales Trainer II
2-4 years
$84,808
Sales Trainer III
4-7 years
$99,975
Sales Trainer IV
7+ years
$122,802
Sales Training Manager
7+ years
$119,381
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What Am I Worth?
How Do Sales Trainer II 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 Trainer IIs.
For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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: $106,968
San Francisco: $105,797
Oakland: $103,568
San Jose, CA$106,968
San Francisco, CA$105,797
Oakland, CA$103,568
New York, NY$97,647
Paramus, NJ$96,460
Queens Village, NY$96,456
Passaic, NJ$96,375
Bergenfield, NJ$96,367
Stamford, CT$96,181
Huntington, NY$96,146
Newark, NJ$95,519
Bridgeport, CT$95,340
Vallejo, CA$95,172
New Brunswick, NJ$95,138
Petaluma, CA$95,087
Middlesex, NJ$94,926
Somerset, NJ$94,866
Santa Cruz, CA$94,756
Boston, MA$94,239
Monterey, CA$93,941
Seattle, WA$93,747
Santa Rosa, CA$93,730
Los Angeles, CA$93,704
Juneau, AK$93,484
Washington, DC$93,391
Orange, CA$93,089
Santa Ana, CA$92,865
Long Beach, CA$92,780
Anaheim, CA$92,763
Anchorage, AK$92,721
Santa Maria, CA$92,466
Everett, WA$92,449
Danbury, CT$92,151
Bremerton, WA$92,034
Tacoma, WA$91,728
New Suffolk, NY$91,727
Sacramento, CA$91,703
Santa Barbara, CA$91,610
Trenton, NJ$91,516
San Diego, CA$91,516
Brockton, MA$91,423
Fairbanks, AK$91,215
Lompoc, CA$90,999
Lowell, MA$90,930
Ventura, CA$90,914
Nashua, NH$90,897
Stockton, CA$90,889
Modesto, CA$90,270
Poughkeepsie, NY$90,083
Olympia, WA$89,922
Kennewick, WA$89,922
New Haven, CT$89,888
Lawrence, MA$89,583
Hartford, CT$89,498
Riverside, CA$89,481
New Bedford, MA$89,396
Richland, WA$89,396
Bakersfield, CA$89,277
San Bernardino, CA$89,243
New Britain, CT$89,235
Atlantic City, NJ$89,235
New London, CT$89,201
Norwich, CT$89,176
Portsmouth, NH$89,159
Boulder, CO$88,979
Portland, OR$88,862
Worcester, MA$88,853
Minneapolis, MN$88,590
Philadelphia, PA$88,472
Honolulu, HI$88,192
Saint Paul, MN$88,151
Vineland, NJ$88,132
Providence, RI$87,887
Chicago, IL$87,641
Bellingham, WA$87,539
Springfield, MA$87,471
Baltimore, MD$87,446
Chico, CA$87,234
Pittsfield, MA$87,005
Manchester, NH$86,843
Spokane, WA$86,470
Denver, CO$86,462
Albany, NY$86,063
Troy, NY$86,029
Nassau, NY$85,938
Schenectady, NY$85,851
Wilmington, DE$85,783
Burlington, VT$85,665
Salem, OR$85,631
Portland, ME$85,368
Yakima, WA$85,283
Rochester, MN$85,020
Reno, NV$84,978
Fresno, CA$84,978
Milwaukee, WI$84,901
Detroit, MI$84,816
Ann Arbor, MI$84,802
Allentown, PA$84,791
Colorado Springs, CO$84,647
Syracuse, NY$84,604
Carson City, NV$84,604
Houston, TX$84,486
Eugene, OR$84,443
Gary, IN$84,342
Springfield, OR$84,274
Bismarck, ND$84,257
Galveston, TX$84,197
Medford, OR$84,070
Fort Collins, CO$84,036
Concord, NH$83,994
Austin, TX$83,968
Mesa, AZ$83,790
Reading, PA$83,782
Phoenix, AZ$83,773
Dallas, TX$83,748
Saint Cloud, MN$83,666
Madison, WI$83,553
Utica, NY$83,324
Rochester, NY$83,188
Des Moines, IA$83,180
Raleigh, NC$83,171
Atlanta, GA$83,044
Battle Creek, MI$83,019
Salt Lake City, UT$82,993
Lancaster, PA$82,866
Harrisburg, PA$82,747
Kansas City, MO$82,662
Champaign, IL$82,645
Kansas City, KS$82,645
Fort Worth, TX$82,637
Columbus, OH$82,622
Boca Raton, FL$82,603
Pittsburgh, PA$82,569
Richmond, VA$82,535
Indianapolis, IN$82,518
Cleveland, OH$82,510
Las Vegas, NV$82,408
Cincinnati, OH$82,408
Petersburg, VA$82,281
Huntsville, AL$82,154
Lansing, MI$82,097
Lebanon, PA$82,086
Pueblo, CO$82,077
Appleton, WI$82,052
Buffalo, NY$82,018
Dayton, OH$81,992
Racine, WI$81,975
Charlotte, NC$81,967
Saint Louis, MO$81,941
York, PA$81,891
Elkhart, IN$81,891
Gastonia, NC$81,874
Billings, MT$81,854
Beaumont, TX$81,831
Lorain, OH$81,814
Benton Harbor, MI$81,797
Toledo, OH$81,780
Binghamton, NY$81,738
Rock Hill, SC$81,729
Rockford, IL$81,687
Springfield, IL$81,653
Elyria, OH$81,645
Fargo, ND$81,645
Flagstaff, AZ$81,585
Fort Lauderdale, FL$81,534
Duluth, MN$81,484
Miami, FL$81,484
Cheyenne, WY$81,424
Grand Forks, ND$81,424
Bangor, ME$81,238
Cedar Rapids, IA$81,144
Durham, NC$81,109
Louisville, KY$81,102
Grand Rapids, MI$81,085
Hialeah, FL$81,076
Casper, WY$80,958
Scranton, PA$80,856
New Orleans, LA$80,831
Virginia Beach, VA$80,822
Akron, OH$80,780
Peoria, IL$80,669
Sarasota, FL$80,652
Nashville, TN$80,593
Omaha, NE$80,593
Green Bay, WI$80,593
Baton Rouge, LA$80,551
Charleston, SC$80,534
Jamestown, NY$80,491
Davenport, IA$80,491
Tucson, AZ$80,449
Saint Petersburg, FL$80,398
Tampa, FL$80,381
Evansville, IN$80,330
Port Arthur, TX$80,330
Bradenton, FL$80,296
Santa Fe, NM$80,144
Orlando, FL$79,991
Clearwater, FL$79,965
Canton, OH$79,787
La Crosse, WI$79,787
Albuquerque, NM$79,736
Newport News, VA$79,728
High Point, NC$79,703
Ogden, UT$79,669
Corpus Christi, TX$79,601
Norfolk, VA$79,550
Laramie, WY$79,550
Rock Island, IL$79,499
Saginaw, MI$79,482
Jacksonville, FL$79,474
Salisbury, NC$79,457
Boise, ID$79,440
Moline, IL$79,397
Fort Myers, FL$79,372
Memphis, TN$79,355
Tulsa, OK$79,312
Waterloo, IA$79,262
Spartanburg, SC$79,177
Lincoln, NE$79,134
Fort Wayne, IN$79,117
Provo, UT$79,109
Cedar Falls, IA$79,007
San Antonio, TX$78,973
Greensboro, NC$78,939
South Bend, IN$78,931
Savannah, GA$78,838
Muskegon, MI$78,804
Birmingham, AL$78,795
Winston Salem, NC$78,754
Lake Charles, LA$78,549
Anderson, IN$78,532
Lexington, KY$78,507
Augusta, GA$78,481
Greenville, SC$78,481
Lima, OH$78,413
Wichita, KS$78,405
Tuscaloosa, AL$78,405
Columbia, SC$78,329
Springfield, OH$78,312
Asheville, NC$78,176
Bloomington, IN$78,117
Knoxville, TN$77,811
Shreveport, LA$77,803
Wilmington, NC$77,693
Roanoke, VA$77,693
Topeka, KS$77,540
Frankfort, KY$77,531
Oklahoma City, OK$77,472
Chillicothe, OH$77,438
Longview, TX$77,430
Melbourne, FL$77,421
Sioux Falls, SD$77,286
Mobile, AL$77,277
Terre Haute, IN$77,243
Altoona, PA$77,192
Amarillo, TX$77,133
Killeen, TX$77,107
Fayetteville, AR$77,040
Chattanooga, TN$77,014
Sioux City, IA$76,938
Idaho Falls, ID$76,921
Lynchburg, VA$76,853
Gainesville, FL$76,743
Portsmouth, OH$76,700
Little Rock, AR$76,683
Lafayette, LA$76,649
Youngstown, OH$76,649
Daytona Beach, FL$76,599
Clarksville, TN$76,590
Pensacola, FL$76,582
Temple, TX$76,576
Hopkinsville, KY$76,327
Erie, PA$76,310
Florence, SC$76,276
Charleston, WV$76,141
Great Falls, MT$76,098
Macon, GA$75,979
Tallahassee, FL$75,971
Fayetteville, NC$75,954
Waco, TX$75,937
Helena, MT$75,878
Pine Bluff, AR$75,845
Vincennes, IN$75,742
Lubbock, TX$75,708
Alamogordo, NM$75,657
Twin Falls, ID$75,581
Rapid City, SD$75,555
Jackson, MS$75,403
Huntington, WV$75,397
Greenville, MS$75,394
Parkersburg, WV$75,308
Montgomery, AL$75,293
Wichita Falls, TX$75,208
Springfield, MO$75,208
Biloxi, MS$75,165
Monroe, LA$75,081
Johnstown, PA$75,021
Sumter, SC$74,987
Columbus, GA$74,979
Pascagoula, MS$74,818
Abilene, TX$74,818
Kingsport, TN$74,597
Albany, GA$74,597
Gulfport, MS$74,572
Alexandria, LA$74,292
Fort Smith, AR$74,080
El Paso, TX$73,851
Las Cruces, NM$73,469
Harlingen, TX$73,254
Pocatello, ID$73,240
Florence, AL$73,130
Brownsville, TX$73,113
Mcallen, TX$72,935
Dothan, AL$72,816
Columbus, MS$72,312
Altus, OK$71,917
Lawton, OK$71,756
Pierre, SD$71,451
What Skills Can Increase a Sales Trainer II's Salary?
Demanded Skills for the Role:
Coaching (Mentioned in 10.19% Job Postings): Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.
Instructor-Led Training (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): Instructor-led training, or ILT, is the practice of training and learning material between an instructor and learners, either individuals or groups. Instructors can also be referred to as a facilitator, who may be knowledgeable and experienced in the learning material, but can also be used more for their facilitation skills and ability to deliver material to learners. Instructors may deliver training in a lecture or classroom format, as an interactive workshop, as a demonstration with the opportunity for learners to practice, or even virtually, using video-conferencing tools; and the instructor may have facilitation and teaching skills, in which they can use different methods to engage learners and embrace different learning styles. Other learning delivery methods include e-learning which delivers self-paced courses online, and blended learning which mixes instructor-led and e-learning elements.
Sales Process (Mentioned in 1.64% Job Postings): Designing and implementing repeatable steps that a salesperson takes to move a prospect from an early-stage lead to a closed customer.
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Skills
Demand Percentage
Coaching
10.19%
Instructor-Led Training
1.92%
Sales Process
1.64%
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 Trainer II's salary.
Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Attention to Detail: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Onboarding: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill
Salary
Salary % Increase
Commitment
$99,225
17%
Attention to Detail
$95,833
13%
Onboarding
$94,985
12%
CRM
$93,289
10%
Sales Enablement
$93,289
10%
Partnering
$93,289
10%
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Sales Trainer II Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise
Sales Trainer II salary potential scales significantly with company size.
Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $94,857.
While startup companies pay approximate $80,221.
Sales Trainer II Salary by Company Size
Company Size
Employees
Average Salary
Startup
1~50
$80,221
Growth Stage
51~500
$84,846
Established
501~5000
$91,603
Enterprise
5000+
$94,857
Sales Trainer II Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors
For Sales Trainer II roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential
by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries).
Data shows that the Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit and Healthcare
sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 14% above the average.
In contrast, Sales Trainer positions in Transportation or Pharmaceuticals typically offer lower base pay,
as these industries often view Sales Trainer II as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
The top paying industries for a Sales Trainer II
Industry Sector
Average Annual Salary
Average Hourly Rate
Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
$96,681
$46.0
14%
Healthcare
$95,833
$46.0
13%
Business Services
$94,985
$46.0
12%
Financial Services
$94,137
$45.0
11%
Aerospace & Defense
$93,289
$45.0
10%
How Education impacts a Sales Trainer II's Salary?
Your level of education can impact your salary potential.
While many Sales Trainer IIs enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree,
higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.
According to our 100% employer-reported salary data,
the median salary for a Sales Trainer II with a Bachelor's Degree is between
$81,290
and $86,613).
Sales Trainer II Salaries by Degree Level
Typical Education for Sales Trainer II
No Diploma1.1%
High School10.0%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors55.6%
Masters15.6%
Doctorate4.4%
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Degree Level
% of user with this level of education
No Diploma
1.1%
High School
10.0%
Associates
13.3%
Bachelors
55.6%
Masters
15.6%
Doctorate
4.4%
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Sales Trainer II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay
Understanding how a Sales Trainer II'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.
Hourly
Monthly
Weekly
Yearly
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$78,627
Average$84,808/year
$90,667
$6,552
Average$7,067/month
$7,556
$1,512
Average$1,631/week
$1,744
$38
Average$41/hour
$44
Annual Salary
Monthly Pay
Weekly Pay
Hourly Wage
75th Percentile
$90,667
$7,556
$1,744
$44
Average
$84,808
$7,067
$1,631
$41
25th Percentile
$78,627
$6,552
$1,512
$38
Sales Trainer II Salary Growth & Career Path
For a Sales Trainer II, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Sales Trainer III role.
This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to
$99,975 - a projected growth of
18%
over your current level.
Salaries for a Sales Trainer II can change over time,
reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy.
The median salary increased from $77,230 in 2023
to around $77,857 in 2025,
reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy.
For a detailed analysis of Sales Trainer II salary trends,
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Average Annual Salary of Sales Trainer II Over Time
2022
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2023
$77,230
2024
$77,736
2025
$77,857
2026
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2027
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Year
Average Annual Salary
2022
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2023
$77,230
2024
$77,736
2025
$77,857
2026
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Most common benefits for Sales Trainer II
Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
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Common company salaries for Sales Trainer II
Here are companies hiring for Sales Trainer II 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 Trainer II
1. Where can a Sales Trainer II earn the most?
A Sales Trainer II'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 Trainer II earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Sales Trainer II is $106,968.
2. What is the highest pay for Sales Trainer II?
The highest pay for Sales Trainer II is $96,001.
3. What is the lowest pay for Sales Trainer II?
The lowest pay for Sales Trainer II is $73,000.
4. What are the responsibilities of Sales Trainer II?
Develops and implements sales training programs to prepare salespeople to discuss products and engage with potential customers or opportunities. Designs and delivers training sessions on company products, business practices, industry context, competitive information, and other topics as needed. Helps onboard new salespeople. Monitors and reports on sales metrics to determine the effectiveness of training programs. May conduct skill gap analysis and needs analysis to inform the creation or administration of new training programs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience.
5. What industry pays the highest salary for Sales Trainer II?
The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Sales Trainer II roles,
with salaries approximately 14% above the market median.
Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?
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