Vice President Sales Salary in the United States

How much does a Vice President Sales make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Vice President Sales in the United States is $278,930 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $134.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $334,753
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $249,315 to $308,150
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $222,352
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Vice President Sales Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $308,150 $25,679 $5,926 $148
Average $278,930 $23,244 $5,364 $134
25th Percentile $249,315 $20,776 $4,795 $120
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Key Factors That Influence Vice President Sales Salaries

A Vice President Sales'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 Vice President Sales Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Vice President Sales'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): $264,123
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $266,591
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $269,881
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $274,817
  • Expert (over 8 years): $280,987
Levels Salary
Entry Level Vice President Sales$264,123
Intermediate Level Vice President Sales$266,591
Senior Level Vice President Sales$269,881
Specialist Level Vice President Sales$274,817
Expert Level Vice President Sales$280,987
$264,123 0 yr
$266,591 < 2 yrs
$269,881 2-4 yrs
$274,817 5-8 yrs
$280,987 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Vice President Sales

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: $351,814
  • San Francisco: $348,356
  • Oakland: $340,629

What Skills Can Increase a Vice President Sales'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 Vice President Sales'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
$326,348
17%
Relationship Management
$323,559
16%
Field Sales
$315,191
13%
Leadership
$306,823
10%
Sales and Marketing
$306,823
10%
Analysis
$304,034
9%
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How Education impacts a Vice President Sales's Salary?

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

Vice President Sales Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Vice President Sales
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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Vice President Sales Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Vice President Sales'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 Vice President Sales

Salaries for a Vice President Sales can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $250,753 in 2023 to around $250,893 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Vice President Sales salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Vice President Sales Over Time

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$250,753
2024
$252,319
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$250,893
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2023 $250,753
2024 $252,319
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