Sales Development Rep Salary in the United States

How much does a Sales Development Rep make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sales Development Rep in the United States is $42,107 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,535
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,226 to $45,472
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,782
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Sales Development Rep Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $45,472 $3,789 $874 $22
Average $42,107 $3,509 $810 $20
25th Percentile $37,226 $3,102 $716 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Sales Development Rep Salaries

A Sales Development Rep'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 Development Rep Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sales Development Rep'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): $40,955
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $41,090
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $42,707
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,168
  • Expert (over 8 years): $44,272
Levels Salary
Entry Level Sales Development Rep$40,955
Intermediate Level Sales Development Rep$41,090
Senior Level Sales Development Rep$42,707
Specialist Level Sales Development Rep$44,168
Expert Level Sales Development Rep$44,272
$40,955 0 yr
$41,090 < 2 yrs
$42,707 2-4 yrs
$44,168 5-8 yrs
$44,272 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Sales Development Reps

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: $53,110
  • San Francisco: $52,588
  • Oakland: $51,421

What Skills Can Increase a Sales Development Rep's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 19.13% 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.
  • Business Process Outsourcing (Mentioned in 1.43% Job Postings): Business process outsourcing (BPO) is the delegation of one or more IT-intensive business processes to an external provider that, in turn, owns, administrates and manages the selected processes based on defined and measurable performance metrics.
  • Telemarketing (Mentioned in 1.05% Job Postings): Telemarketing (sometimes known as inside sales, or telesales in the UK and Ireland) is a method of direct marketing in which a salesperson solicits prospective customers to buy products or services, either over the phone or through a subsequent face to face or Web conferencing appointment scheduled during the call. Telemarketing can also include recorded sales pitches programmed to be played over the phone via automatic dialing. Telemarketing is defined as contacting, qualifying, and canvassing prospective customers using telecommunications devices such as telephone, fax, and internet. It does not include direct mail marketing.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 19.13%
Business Process Outsourcing 1.43%
Telemarketing 1.05%
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 Development Rep's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Communicates Effectively: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
$51,792
23%
Communicates Effectively
$49,265
17%
Verbal Communication
$48,423
15%
Time Management
$48,423
15%
Commitment
$48,423
15%
Teamwork
$47,581
13%
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How Education impacts a Sales Development Rep's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Sales Development Reps enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Development Rep with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $42,856 and $46,302).

Sales Development Rep Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Sales Development Rep
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 41.2%
High School 41.2%
Associates 5.9%
Bachelors 47.1%
Masters 5.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Sales Development Rep Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sales Development Rep'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Sales Development Rep

Salaries for a Sales Development Rep can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $38,834 in 2023 to around $37,444 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Sales Development Rep salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Sales Development Rep Over Time

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2023
$38,834
2024
$37,847
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2024 $37,847
2025 $37,444
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