Sales Advisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Sales Advisor make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sales Advisor in the United States is $84,664 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,420
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,998 to $90,294
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,929
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Sales Advisor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $90,294 $7,525 $1,736 $43
Average $84,664 $7,055 $1,628 $41
25th Percentile $77,998 $6,500 $1,500 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Sales Advisor Salaries

A Sales Advisor'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 Sales Advisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sales Advisor'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): $63,863
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $85,127
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,350
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $123,270
  • Expert (over 8 years): $119,839
Levels Salary
Sales Tra... Level Sales Advisor$63,863
Sales Adv... Level Sales Advisor$85,127
Sales Tra... Level Sales Advisor$100,350
Sales Tra... Level Sales Advisor$123,270
Sales Tra... Level Sales Advisor$119,839
$63,863 0 yr
$85,127 < 2 yrs
$100,350 2-4 yrs
$123,270 5-8 yrs
$119,839 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Sales Advisors

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: $106,787
  • San Francisco: $105,617
  • Oakland: $103,392

What Skills Can Increase a Sales Advisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coaching (Mentioned in 10.19% Job Postings): Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.
  • Instructor-Led Training (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): Instructor-led training, or ILT, is the practice of training and learning material between an instructor and learners, either individuals or groups. Instructors can also be referred to as a facilitator, who may be knowledgeable and experienced in the learning material, but can also be used more for their facilitation skills and ability to deliver material to learners. Instructors may deliver training in a lecture or classroom format, as an interactive workshop, as a demonstration with the opportunity for learners to practice, or even virtually, using video-conferencing tools; and the instructor may have facilitation and teaching skills, in which they can use different methods to engage learners and embrace different learning styles. Other learning delivery methods include e-learning which delivers self-paced courses online, and blended learning which mixes instructor-led and e-learning elements.
  • Sales Process (Mentioned in 1.64% 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
Coaching 10.19%
Instructor-Led Training 1.92%
Sales Process 1.64%
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 Sales Advisor's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Attention to Detail: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Onboarding: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
$99,057
17%
Attention to Detail
$95,670
13%
Onboarding
$94,824
12%
CRM
$93,130
10%
Sales Enablement
$93,130
10%
Partnering
$93,130
10%
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Sales Advisor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Sales Advisor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 14% above the average. In contrast, Sales Advisor positions in Transportation or Pharmaceuticals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Sales Advisor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Sales Advisor

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$96,517$46.014%
Healthcare$95,670$46.013%
Business Services$94,824$46.012%
Financial Services$93,977$45.011%
Aerospace & Defense$93,130$45.010%

How Education impacts a Sales Advisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Sales Advisors 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 a Sales Advisor with a Bachelor's Degree is between $81,290 and $86,613).

Sales Advisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Sales Advisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 10.0%
Associates 13.3%
Bachelors 55.6%
Masters 15.6%
Doctorate 4.4%
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Sales Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sales Advisor'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 Sales Advisor

Salaries for a Sales Advisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $77,515 in 2023 to around $78,145 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Sales Advisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Sales Advisor Over Time

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$78,023
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  • Goodyear

    Columbus, OH

    Goodyear | Columbus, OH

    Goodyear - - Responsibilities: Help drive and reach sales goals through guest interactions including tire and service sales. Build guest relationships and ... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber

    Columbus, OH

    Goodyear Tire &amp; Rubber | Columbus, OH

    Customer Sales Advisor. As a Customer Sales Advisor, you will gain hands-on experience in one of Goodyear's Auto Service centers by making meaningful conne... more

    10 Days Ago

  • H&amp;M Group

    Columbus, OH

    H&amp;M Group | Columbus, OH

    Sales AdvisorAs a Sales Advisor, you'll be responsible for providing excellent customer service, welcoming & guiding customers through your store to active... more

    8 Days Ago

  • A Place for Mom

    Columbus, OH

    A Place for Mom | Columbus, OH

    Senior Inside Sales Consultant. As a Senior Inside Sales Consultant, you will work with families who have already begun their search with A Place for Mom a... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Shifflet Auto Care

    Columbus, OH

    Shifflet Auto Care | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Who we are. We are a family-owned and operated automotive repair shop located at 3374 Sullivant Ave. We have been in busi... more

    10 Days Ago

  • DriveTime Automotive Group

    Columbus, OH

    DriveTime Automotive Group | Columbus, OH

    Customer Experience Guide. This is not your typical sales role. As a Customer Experience Guide, you are at the center of driving dealership successdeliveri... more

    7 Days Ago

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FAQ about Sales Advisor

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Sales Advisor?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Sales Advisor roles, with salaries approximately 14% above the market median.

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