How much do Account Executives make in 2026?
Updated October 17, 2026 · Based on 845 job postings · Methodology
Account Executives in the US make a median of $148k in posted pay (midpoint of employer ranges, 845 current postings), with stated OTE at $210k and base-only ranges at $135k.
Account Executive pay, US
| Postings | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTE (base + commission) | 315 | $122k | $210k | $290k | $350k |
| Base salary | 530 | $115k | $135k | $185k | $307k |
| All postings with pay | 845 | $115k | $148k | $245k | $325k |
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Related: Account Executive pay report · Account Executive jobs
FAQ
What is a good OTE for an Account Executive?
A good OTE for an Account Executive in 2026 is about $210k (the median stated OTE across 315 current US postings); $290k or more puts an offer in the top quarter, and below $122k is the bottom quarter.
Do remote roles pay less?
See remote vs onsite pay: https://otejobs.com/answers/do-remote-sales-jobs-pay-less/
Cite this: “According to OTE Jobs data, account Executives in the US make a median of $148k in posted pay (midpoint of employer ranges, 845 current postings), with stated OTE at $210k and base-only ranges at $135k.” Source: OTE Jobs (otejobs.com), October 17, 2026. Free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 with a link to this page.