Business Sales Representative Salary in the United States

How much does a Business Sales Representative make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Business Sales Representative in the United States is $59,540 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,091
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,388 to $67,680
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,144
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Business Sales Representative Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $67,680 $5,640 $1,302 $33
Average $59,540 $4,962 $1,145 $29
25th Percentile $49,388 $4,116 $950 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Business Sales Representative Salaries

A Business Sales Representative'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 Business Sales Representative Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Business Sales Representative'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): $60,245
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,605
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $98,119
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,445
  • Expert (over 8 years): $145,276
Levels Salary
Business ... Level Business Sales Representative$60,245
Sales Rep... Level Business Sales Representative$76,605
Sales Rep... Level Business Sales Representative$98,119
Sales Rep... Level Business Sales Representative$129,445
Sales Rep... Level Business Sales Representative$145,276
$60,245 0 yr
$76,605 < 2 yrs
$98,119 2-4 yrs
$129,445 5-8 yrs
$145,276 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Business Sales Representatives

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: $75,098
  • San Francisco: $74,275
  • Oakland: $72,710

What Skills Can Increase a Business Sales Representative's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.23% 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.
  • Inside Sales (Mentioned in 1.74% Job Postings): Selling products or services remotely via phone, email, and other digital channels.
  • Work Ethic (Mentioned in 1.48% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.23%
Inside Sales 1.74%
Work Ethic 1.48%
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 Business Sales Representative's salary.
  • Sales Development: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Prioritization: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Sales and Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Sales Development
$67,875
14%
Prioritization
$66,685
12%
Sales and Marketing
$66,089
11%
Insurance Sales
$66,089
11%
Sales Training
$66,089
11%
Salesforce
$65,494
10%
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Business Sales Representative Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Business Sales Representative 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 Software & Networking and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Business Sales Representative positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Business Sales Representative as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Business Sales Representative

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$77,402$37.030%
Aerospace & Defense$71,448$34.020%
Biotechnology$65,494$31.010%

How Education impacts a Business Sales Representative's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Business Sales Representatives enter the field with a Associate'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 Business Sales Representative with a Associate's Degree is between $59,706 and $65,178).

Business Sales Representative Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Business Sales Representative
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 17.0%
Associates 9.7%
Bachelors 63.4%
Masters 8.8%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Business Sales Representative Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Business Sales Representative'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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Business Sales Representative

Salaries for a Business Sales Representative can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $60,189 in 2023 to around $59,489 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Business Sales Representative salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Business Sales Representative Over Time

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