Enterprise Sales Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Enterprise Sales Engineer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Enterprise Sales Engineer in the United States is $113,697 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,488
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,749 to $123,533
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,423
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Enterprise Sales Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $123,533 $10,294 $2,376 $59
Average $113,697 $9,475 $2,186 $55
25th Percentile $106,749 $8,896 $2,053 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Enterprise Sales Engineer Salaries

An Enterprise Sales Engineer'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 Enterprise Sales Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Enterprise Sales Engineer'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): $81,780
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $96,079
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,974
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,393
  • Expert (over 8 years): $166,864
Levels Salary
Sales Eng... Level Enterprise Sales Engineer$81,780
Sales Eng... Level Enterprise Sales Engineer$96,079
Enterpris... Level Enterprise Sales Engineer$112,974
Sales Eng... Level Enterprise Sales Engineer$140,393
Sales Eng... Level Enterprise Sales Engineer$166,864
$81,780 0 yr
$96,079 < 2 yrs
$112,974 2-4 yrs
$140,393 5-8 yrs
$166,864 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Enterprise Sales Engineers

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: $143,406
  • San Francisco: $141,836
  • Oakland: $138,847

What Skills Can Increase an Enterprise Sales Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 8.74% 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.
  • Sales Engineering (Mentioned in 2.34% Job Postings): Sales engineering is a hybrid of sales and engineering that exists in industrial and commercial markets. Buying decisions in these markets are made differently than those in many consumer contexts, being based more on technical information and rational analysis and less on style, fashion, or impulse. Therefore, selling in these markets cannot depend on consumer-type sales methods alone, and instead it relies heavily on technical information and problem-solving to convince buyers that they should spend money on the seller's products or services, in order to meet a business need (that is, to satisfy a business case). A sales engineer is thus both "a salesperson that understands and can apply engineering" and "an engineer that understands how to sell engineered systems". They thus not only sell but also provide advice and support. They provide this service to various internal or external customers, and they may work for a manufacturer (servicing its industrial-account/business-to-business customers), for a distributor (which in turn services the industrial-account/business-to-business customers), or for a third party such as an engineering consultancy or a systems integrator.
  • AWS (Mentioned in 1.35% Job Postings): Amazon Web Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 8.74%
Sales Engineering 2.34%
AWS 1.35%
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 an Enterprise Sales Engineer's salary.
  • RFI: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • RFP: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
RFI
$119,382
5%
RFP
$119,382
5%
Computer Science
$119,382
5%
Product Management
$119,382
5%
Python
$119,382
5%
Sales Engineering
$118,245
4%
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Enterprise Sales Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Enterprise Sales Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 85% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Enterprise Sales Engineer positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Enterprise Sales Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Enterprise Sales Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$159,176$77.040%
Biotechnology$147,806$71.030%
Financial Services$136,436$66.020%
Internet$127,341$61.012%
Energy & Utilities$125,067$60.010%

How Education impacts an Enterprise Sales Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Enterprise Sales Engineers 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 an Enterprise Sales Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $112,316 and $119,961).

Enterprise Sales Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Enterprise Sales Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 4.8%
Associates 4.2%
Bachelors 63.3%
Masters 26.3%
Doctorate 1.0%
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Enterprise Sales Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Enterprise Sales Engineer'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Enterprise Sales Engineer

Salaries for an Enterprise Sales Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $95,276 in 2023 to around $93,639 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Enterprise Sales Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Enterprise Sales Engineer Over Time

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  • Kopp Consulting

    Columbus, OH

    Kopp Consulting | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Enterprise Sales Executive - Project Based, 100% Remote, Part Time. Internal Title: Door Opener. Job Type: Project-Based,... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Sectigo

    Columbus, OH

    Sectigo | Columbus, OH

    Enterprise Sales Strategic Account Executive. We are looking for an Enterprise Sales Strategic Account Executive to join our growing global team at Sectigo... more

    4 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Senior Vice President, Enterprise Sales. About the Company. Globally acclaimed corporate payments company. Industry. Financial Services. Type. Privately He... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Sectigo

    Columbus, OH

    Sectigo | Columbus, OH

    Enterprise Sales Account Executive, SLED (Midwest/Great Lakes). We are looking for a talented Enterprise Account Executive with a focus on expending our SL... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Enterprise Sales, Specialty Pharmacy & Healthcare Analytics. About the Company. Established healthcare organization building an innovative ... more

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  • Sensience

    Columbus, OH

    Sensience | Columbus, OH

    Sensience Sales Engineer Opportunity. Sensience is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered sensing, control, and sealing components. We deliver ... more

    5 Days Ago

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FAQ about Enterprise Sales Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Enterprise Sales Engineer?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Enterprise Sales Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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