Outside Account Exec Salary in the United States

How much does an Outside Account Exec make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Outside Account Exec in the United States is $65,237 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, an Outside Account Exec's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,616
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,717 to $75,904
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,602
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Outside Account Exec Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $75,904 $6,325 $1,460 $36
Average $65,237 $5,436 $1,255 $31
25th Percentile $60,717 $5,060 $1,168 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Outside Account Exec Salaries

An Outside Account Exec'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 Outside Account Exec Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Outside Account Exec'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): $64,452
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $77,514
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,958
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,616
  • Expert (over 8 years): $153,528
Levels Salary
Outside A... Level Outside Account Exec$64,452
Account M... Level Outside Account Exec$77,514
Account M... Level Outside Account Exec$97,958
Account M... Level Outside Account Exec$123,616
Account M... Level Outside Account Exec$153,528
$64,452 0 yr
$77,514 < 2 yrs
$97,958 2-4 yrs
$123,616 5-8 yrs
$153,528 > 8 yrs
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How Do Outside Account Exec 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 Outside Account Execs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $72,230.
  • California: $71,956.
  • Massachusetts: $70,997.

Top Paying Cities for Outside Account Execs

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: $82,283
  • San Francisco: $81,382
  • Oakland: $79,667

What Skills Can Increase an Outside Account Exec's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.58% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.04% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Account Sales (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): Account Sales refers to the net sales for a company. They are reported directly on the income statement.
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Customer Service 7.58%
Microsoft Office 2.04%
Account Sales 1.59%
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 Outside Account Exec's salary.
  • Relationship Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Sales Process: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Customer Success: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Relationship Management
 $75,674
16%
Sales Process
 $73,717
13%
Customer Success
 $73,717
13%
Insight
 $73,717
13%
Analysis
 $73,065
12%
Consulting
 $73,065
12%
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How Education impacts an Outside Account Exec's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Outside Account Execs enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Outside Account Exec with a No Diploma is between $59,924 and $64,557).

Outside Account Exec Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Outside Account Exec
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 25.8%
High School 25.8%
Associates 12.9%
Bachelors 51.6%
Masters 9.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Outside Account Exec Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Outside Account Exec'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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$60,717
Average $65,237/year
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$5,060
Average $5,436/month
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$1,168
Average $1,255/week
$1,460
$29
Average $31/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $75,904 $6,325 $1,460 $36
Average $65,237 $5,436 $1,255 $31
25th Percentile $60,717 $5,060 $1,168 $29

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Salary Trends for Outside Account Exec

Salaries for an Outside Account Exec can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,159 in 2023 to around $57,974 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Outside Account Exec salary trends, .

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