What is the hourly salary range of account executive software sales?

As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of account executive software sales in the United States is $43. While Salary.com is seeing that account executive software sales salary in the US can go up to $51 or down to $37, but most earn between $40 and $47. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of account executive software sales in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
account executive software sales Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile account executive software sales Salary $37 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile account executive software sales Salary $40 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile account executive software sales Salary $43 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile account executive software sales Salary $47 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile account executive software sales Salary $51 US August 01, 2026
25% $40 10% $37 90% $51 75% $47 $43 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a account executive software sales ?

The salary for an Account Executive in software sales typically ranges from $50,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and company size. This role often includes a base salary complemented by commission and bonuses based on sales performance. Account Executives are responsible for identifying potential clients, conducting product demonstrations, and closing sales. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential, as is a deep understanding of the software being sold. Additional benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for profess...

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of account executive software sales in the United States. The average hourly rate for account executive software sales ranges from $40 to $47 with the average hourly pay of $43. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $63 to $91 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $69.

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