Entry Level Inside Sales Representative Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Inside Sales Representative make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Inside Sales Representative in the United States is $51,319 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,080
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,560 to $57,475
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,406
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Entry Level Inside Sales Representative Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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75th Percentile $57,475 $4,790 $1,105 $28
Average $51,319 $4,277 $987 $25
25th Percentile $44,560 $3,713 $857 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Inside Sales Representative Salaries

An Entry Level Inside 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 Entry Level Inside Sales Representative Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Inside 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): $51,788
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $64,631
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $75,106
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $100,193
  • Expert (over 8 years): $71,884
Levels Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Inside Sales Representative$51,788
Inside Sa... Level Entry Level Inside Sales Representative$64,631
Inside Sa... Level Entry Level Inside Sales Representative$75,106
Inside Sa... Level Entry Level Inside Sales Representative$100,193
Inside Sa... Level Entry Level Inside Sales Representative$71,884
$51,788 0 yr
$64,631 < 2 yrs
$75,106 2-4 yrs
$100,193 5-8 yrs
$71,884 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Inside 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: $64,728
  • San Francisco: $64,020
  • Oakland: $62,670

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Inside Sales Representative's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 11.16% 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.
  • Quotations (Mentioned in 1.61% Job Postings): A quotation is the repetition of a sentence, phrase, or passage from speech or text that someone has said or written. In oral speech, it is the representation of an utterance that is introduced by a quotative marker, such as a verb of saying.
  • Sales Process (Mentioned in 1.24% Job Postings): Designing and implementing repeatable steps that a salesperson takes to move a prospect from an early-stage lead to a closed customer.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 11.16%
Quotations 1.61%
Sales Process 1.24%
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 Entry Level Inside Sales Representative's salary.
  • Resilience: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Insurance Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Billing: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Resilience
$66,201
29%
Insurance Sales
$64,148
25%
Billing
$61,582
20%
Coaching
$61,069
19%
Flexibility
$59,530
16%
Presentation
$59,017
15%
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Entry Level Inside Sales Representative Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Level Inside Sales Representative roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 75% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Entry Level Inside Sales Representative positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Entry Level Inside Sales Representative as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Entry Level Inside Sales Representative

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Construction$71,846$35.040%
Aerospace & Defense$66,714$32.030%
Healthcare$64,148$31.025%
Media$60,556$29.018%
Business Services$59,017$28.015%

How Education impacts an Entry Level Inside Sales Representative's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Entry Level Inside 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 an Entry Level Inside Sales Representative with a Associate's Degree is between $52,784 and $57,682).

Entry Level Inside Sales Representative Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Entry Level Inside Sales Representative
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 15.1%
Associates 9.0%
Bachelors 66.2%
Masters 7.4%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Entry Level Inside Sales Representative Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Inside 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Entry Level Inside Sales Representative

Salaries for an Entry Level Inside Sales Representative can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,761 in 2023 to around $57,549 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Inside Sales Representative salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Entry Level Inside Sales Representative Over Time

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  • Russell Tobin

    Columbus, OH

    Russell Tobin | Columbus, OH

    Job Opportunity: Customer Support Representative. Location: Columbus, OH. Pay Rate: $18-19.17/hour. Work Schedule. Remote Training: 4–5 weeks of fully remo... more

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  • Russell Tobin

    Columbus, OH

    Russell Tobin | Columbus, OH

    Job Opportunity: Customer Support Representative. Location: Columbus OH. Pay Rate: $19.17/hour. Work Schedule. Remote Training: 4–5 weeks of fully remote t... more

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    Columbus, OH

    Buckeye BBC | Columbus, OH

    Full Time Entry Level Sales Rep. Full - Time Entry - Level Customer Service Rep - Hiring ASAP. Hybrid Online/In-person, Full-time. We are a growing consult... more

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  • DSI Groups

    Columbus, OH

    DSI Groups | Columbus, OH

    Insurance Sales Specialist. Take Control of Your Career Today. We are looking for. motivated, disciplined and goal-driven individuals. to join our high-per... more

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    Columbus, OH

    Warehouserack.Com | Columbus, OH

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  • Consolidated Electrical Distributors

    Columbus, OH

    Consolidated Electrical Distributors | Columbus, OH

    Inside Sales Representative. The Inside Sales Representative position is responsible for maintaining current customer satisfaction with service and sales, ... more

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FAQ about Entry Level Inside Sales Representative

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Entry Level Inside Sales Representative?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Entry Level Inside Sales Representative roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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