Sales Support Executive Salary in the United States

How much does a Sales Support Executive make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Sales Support Executive in the United States is $277,110 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $133.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $332,591
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $247,466 to $306,151
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $220,477
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Sales Support Executive Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $306,151 $25,513 $5,888 $147
Average $277,110 $23,093 $5,329 $133
25th Percentile $247,466 $20,622 $4,759 $119
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Key Factors That Influence Sales Support Executive Salaries

A Sales Support Executive'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 Support Executive Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sales Support Executive'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): $167,931
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $194,260
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $229,048
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $279,168
  • Expert (over 8 years): $346,384
Levels Salary
Sales Sen... Level Sales Support Executive$167,931
Sales Dir... Level Sales Support Executive$194,260
Vice Pres... Level Sales Support Executive$229,048
Sales Sup... Level Sales Support Executive$279,168
Chief Sal... Level Sales Support Executive$346,384
$167,931 0 yr
$194,260 < 2 yrs
$229,048 2-4 yrs
$279,168 5-8 yrs
$346,384 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Sales Support Executive Salaries Vary from State to State?

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 Sales Support Executives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $306,816.
  • California: $305,652.
  • Massachusetts: $301,579.

Top Paying Cities for Sales Support Executives

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: $349,519
  • San Francisco: $345,692
  • Oakland: $338,407

What Skills Can Increase a Sales Support Executive's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 9.13% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Telemarketing (Mentioned in 2.14% 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.
  • Client Relationship (Mentioned in 1.56% Job Postings): Client relationship managemen is focused on building relationships with clients to ensure that their needs are met, they are satisfied with the services and/or products provided by the company.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 9.13%
Telemarketing 2.14%
Client Relationship 1.56%
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 Support Executive's salary.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Relationship Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Field Sales: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coaching
$324,219
17%
Relationship Management
$321,448
16%
Field Sales
$313,134
13%
Leadership
$304,821
10%
Sales and Marketing
$304,821
10%
Analysis
$302,050
9%
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Sales Support Executive Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Sales Support Executive 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 Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Sales Support Executive positions in Insurance or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Sales Support Executive as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Sales Support Executive

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$360,243$173.030%
Biotechnology$346,388$167.025%
Business Services$332,532$160.020%
Chemicals$318,676$153.015%
Construction$304,821$147.010%

How Education impacts a Sales Support Executive's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Sales Support Executives 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 Support Executive with a Bachelor's Degree is between $278,281 and $301,552).

Sales Support Executive Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Sales Support Executive
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 6.1%
Associates 4.8%
Bachelors 57.2%
Masters 29.3%
Doctorate 1.6%
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Sales Support Executive Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sales Support Executive'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 Support Executive

Salaries for a Sales Support Executive can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $248,918 in 2023 to around $249,058 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Sales Support Executive salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Sales Support Executive Over Time

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2023
$248,918
2024
$250,473
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$249,058
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2023 $248,918
2024 $250,473
2025 $249,058
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FAQ about Sales Support Executive

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Sales Support Executive?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Sales Support Executive roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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