As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Sales Engineer in Wilmington, NC is $76,729, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,476 weekly, or $6,394 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Software Sales Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Software Sales Engineer in Wilmington, NC vary widely, spanning from $65,821 to $93,049. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,020) and 75th percentile ($85,271), while top earners (90th percentile) make $93,049 per year. This $14,251 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Use Cases, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Wilmington Software Sales Engineer often earn 3.6% lower than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 692 statewide for Software Sales Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Software Sales Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $65,821 Wilmington, NC May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $71,020 Wilmington, NC May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $76,729 Wilmington, NC May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $85,271 Wilmington, NC May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $93,049 Wilmington, NC May 01, 2026
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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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  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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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

Wilmington, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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