How much do VPs and Directors of Sales make in 2026?
Updated October 17, 2026 · Based on 153 job postings · Methodology
VPs and Directors of Sales in the US make a median of $241k in posted pay (midpoint of employer ranges, 153 current postings), with stated OTE at $265k and base-only ranges at $213k.
VP / Director of Sales pay, US
| Postings | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTE (base + commission) | 64 | $219k | $265k | $364k | $429k |
| Base salary | 89 | $179k | $213k | $295k | $335k |
| All postings with pay | 153 | $190k | $241k | $325k | $384k |
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FAQ
What is a good OTE for a VP or Director of Sales?
A good OTE for a VP or Director of Sales in 2026 is about $265k (the median stated OTE across 64 current US postings); $364k or more puts an offer in the top quarter, and below $219k 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, vPs and Directors of Sales in the US make a median of $241k in posted pay (midpoint of employer ranges, 153 current postings), with stated OTE at $265k and base-only ranges at $213k.” Source: OTE Jobs (otejobs.com), October 17, 2026. Free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 with a link to this page.