Know your market value with insights across roles — from individual contributors to executive pay and overall company compensation trends.
Access a suite of powerful calculators to make data-driven career decisions.
Automate pay cycles, manage job architectures, and ensure pay equity with AI-powered compensation platforms.
Access validated salary benchmarks, labor market trends, and minimum wage data to stay competitive.
Participate in and purchase industry-specific salary surveys to obtain the most accurate, peer-reported pay data.
As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Strategic Account Manager in New York is $110,096 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.
However, a Strategic Account Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
AI-Powered Talent
Recruit with AI
Strategic Account Manager Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $122,480 | $10,207 | $2,355 | $59 |
| Average | $110,096 | $9,175 | $2,117 | $53 |
| 25th Percentile | $96,598 | $8,050 | $1,858 | $46 |
Ronco - Buffalo, NY
Ronco - Buffalo, NY
Ronco - New York, NY
Ronco - Rochester, NY
A Strategic Account Manager'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of a Strategic Account Manager'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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Account M... Level Strategic Account Manager | $71,857 |
| Account M... Level Strategic Account Manager | $86,403 |
| Strategic... Level Strategic Account Manager | $109,185 |
| Account M... Level Strategic Account Manager | $137,766 |
| Account M... Level Strategic Account Manager | $171,114 |
What Am I Worth?
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 Strategic Account Managers. 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:
For Strategic Account Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Strategic Account Manager positions in Financial Services or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Strategic Account Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy & Utilities | $143,124 | $69.0 | 30% |
| Insurance | $137,620 | $66.0 | 25% |
| Software & Networking | $132,115 | $64.0 | 20% |
| Healthcare | $126,610 | $61.0 | 15% |
| Business Services | $121,105 | $58.0 | 10% |
Understanding how a Strategic Account Manager'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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $122,480 | $10,207 | $2,355 | $59 |
| Average | $110,096 | $9,175 | $2,117 | $53 |
| 25th Percentile | $96,598 | $8,050 | $1,858 | $46 |
Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Strategic Account Manager job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.
Ronco
Buffalo, NY
Ronco | Buffalo, NY
Strategic Account Manager. Are you outgoing and enjoy meeting new people. Do you like technology and enjoy helping people solve problems. What if you could... more
7 Days Ago
Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
Clifton Park, NY
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. | Clifton Park, NY
Job Description. Job Description. Overview. The Strategic Account Manager fosters and maintains relationships with new and existing business accounts by de... more
8 Days Ago
Becton Dickinson
Glens Falls, NY
Becton Dickinson | Glens Falls, NY
Pharmaceutical Strategic Account Manager. Lead the enterprise. Shape the partnerships. Deliver sustained growth. At Waters, Pharmaceutical Strategic Accoun... more
8 Days Ago
Fooda
New York, NY
Fooda | New York, NY
Job Description. Job Description. Who We Are. Our story began in 2011 when a group of office workers at a major logistics company in Chicago had a lunch pr... more
9 Days Ago
Ronco
Rochester, NY
Ronco | Rochester, NY
Strategic Account Manager - Healthcare. Ronco is seeking a talented Strategic Account Manager - Healthcare for our Rochester territory who will create and ... more
9 Days Ago
Behavox
New York, NY
Behavox | New York, NY
Senior Strategic Account Manager. Behavox is shaping the future for how businesses harness their most important raw material - data. Our mission is bold: O... more
9 Days Ago
Get a Salary Increase
Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.
Search Job Openings
Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.
Adjust Employee Salary
Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.
Price My Industry Jobs
Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.
Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.
Explore Cost of Living CalculatorSalary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.
Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.
Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:
