Software Sales Engineer Salary in the United States

Software Sales Engineer Salary

How much does a Software Sales Engineer make in the United States? The average Software Sales Engineer salary in the United States is $80,244 as of June 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $72,088 and $88,510. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Software Sales Engineer Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $64,662 US June 27, 2024
25th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $72,088 US June 27, 2024
50th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $80,244 US June 27, 2024
75th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $88,510 US June 27, 2024
90th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $96,036 US June 27, 2024
25% $72,088 10% $64,662 90% $96,036 75% $88,510 $80,244 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Software Sales Engineer ?

Sales engineering is a hybrid of sales and engineering that exists in industrial and commercial markets. Buying decisions in these markets are made differently than those in many consumer contexts, being based more on technical information and rational analysis and less on style, fashion, or impulse. Therefore, selling in these markets cannot depend on consumer-type sales methods alone, and instead it relies heavily on technical information and problem-solving to convince buyers that they should spend money on the seller's products or services, in order to meet a business need (that is, to sat...

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  • ENSCO, Inc. - Springfield, VA
    Job Description. ENSCO, Inc., is seeking a seasoned Lead Software Engineer versed in software development standards, processes, and methodologies. The indi...
    - 1 Month Ago
  • The Travelers Companies, Inc. - Hartford, CT
    Who Are We. Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our...
    - 19 Days Ago
  • Vorto Operations LLC - Denver, CO
    About VORTO. We are building software products to enable businesses to be more economically and environmentally sustainable by digitally transforming the s...
    - 1 Month Ago
  • Capital One - Richmond, VA
    West Creek 1 (12071), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia. Software Engineer, Back End. Do you love building and pioneering in the technology spac...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Leidos - Annapolis Junction, MD
    Description. Unleash Your Potential. . At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions by leveraging our diverse and talented workforce who are dedicated to our...
    - 3 Days Ago

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  1. This Job:

    Software Sales Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Sales Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Sales Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Software Sales Engineer ranges from $72,088 to $88,510 with the average base salary of $80,244. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,052 to $93,760 with the average total cash compensation of $83,032.
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