Sales Pay Report 2026
Know exactly what your role pays before your next offer or comp review. Every cut of US tech sales pay from 1,547 real postings at 152 companies, plus the spreadsheet behind it.
What's inside
- Pay percentiles (P10, P25, median, P75, P90) for 5 sales roles, OTE vs base
- Remote vs hybrid vs onsite, for every role
- 31 states ranked by median pay, with AE pay per state
- Top 30 paying companies (median, top of range, remote roles)
- Pay by industry and company size
- The 25 highest-paying open roles right now
- Spreadsheet (CSV) of all 1,547 US postings with pay: company, title, role, location, range, OTE/base, links
A taste, free
Median posted pay across all 1,547 postings: $156k. Middle 50%: $115k–$230k. The report breaks that down 5 roles × 3 work types × 31 states. See the free weekly report →
FAQ
Where does the data come from?
Pay ranges that 152 tech companies publish on their own job boards (Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby). We read them every 3 hours. Nothing is estimated.
How do I get it?
Right after payment you get download buttons on screen and an email with links. Links last 7 days; your order page makes fresh ones.
Is the free report the same thing?
The free weekly report has headline numbers and charts. This one has full percentiles for every role, state and work type, the company rankings, and the raw spreadsheet.
Can I use it at work?
Yes, for personal and internal use like comp planning, offer negotiation or territory planning. Please cite OTE Jobs if you quote numbers publicly.