Director, Inside Sales Salary in the United States

How much does a Director, Inside Sales make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director, Inside Sales in the United States is $190,320 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $92.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $235,466
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $174,143 to $213,951
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $159,415
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Director, Inside Sales Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $213,951 $17,829 $4,114 $103
Average $190,320 $15,860 $3,660 $92
25th Percentile $174,143 $14,512 $3,349 $84
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Key Factors That Influence Director, Inside Sales Salaries

A Director, Inside Sales'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 Director, Inside Sales Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director, Inside Sales'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $178,877
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $180,298
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $182,191
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $184,559
  • Expert (over 8 years): $186,926
Levels Salary
Entry Level Director, Inside Sales$178,877
Intermediate Level Director, Inside Sales$180,298
Senior Level Director, Inside Sales$182,191
Specialist Level Director, Inside Sales$184,559
Expert Level Director, Inside Sales$186,926
$178,877 0 yr
$180,298 < 2 yrs
$182,191 2-4 yrs
$184,559 5-8 yrs
$186,926 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Director, Inside Sales

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: $240,051
  • San Francisco: $237,691
  • Oakland: $232,419

What Skills Can Increase a Director, Inside Sales's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 9.21% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Advertising (Mentioned in 2.24% Job Postings): Advertising is a marketing communication that employs an openly sponsored, non-personal message to promote or sell a product, service or idea.:465 Sponsors of advertising are typically businesses wishing to promote their products or services. Advertising is differentiated from public relations in that an advertiser pays for and has control over the message. It differs from personal selling in that the message is non-personal, i.e., not directed to a particular individual.:661,672 Advertising is communicated through various mass media, including traditional media such as newspapers, magazines, television, radio, outdoor advertising or direct mail; and new media such as search results, blogs, social media, websites or text messages. The actual presentation of the message in a medium is referred to as an advertisement, or "ad" or advert for short. Commercial ads often seek to generate increased consumption of their products or services through "branding", which associates a product name or image with certain qualities in the minds of consumers. On the other hand, ads that intend to elicit an immediate sale are known as direct-response advertising. Non-commercial entities that advertise more than consumer products or services include political parties, interest groups, religious organizations and governmental agencies. Non-profit organizations may use free modes of persuasion, such as a public service announcement. Advertising may also help to reassure employees or shareholders that a company is viable or successful.
  • Fintech (Mentioned in 1.33% Job Postings): Integrating software technologies and applications to improve and automate the delivery and use of financial operations to consumers.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 9.21%
Advertising 2.24%
Fintech 1.33%
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 Director, Inside Sales's salary.
  • Fintech: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Direct Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Fintech
$199,836
5%
Direct Sales
$197,933
4%
Team Management
$197,933
4%
Go To Market
$197,933
4%
Catering
$197,933
4%
Customer Success
$197,933
4%
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How Education impacts a Director, Inside Sales's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Director, Inside Sales 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 Director, Inside Sales with a Bachelor's Degree is between $195,341 and $210,416).

Director, Inside Sales Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Director, Inside Sales
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 7.9%
Associates 6.0%
Bachelors 57.8%
Masters 26.0%
Doctorate 1.4%
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Director, Inside Sales Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director, Inside Sales'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.

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Salary Trends for Director, Inside Sales

Salaries for a Director, Inside Sales can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $174,948 in 2023 to around $170,898 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Director, Inside Sales salary trends, .

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