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How much does Sales Development Representative make?
Total pay range
$85K - $129K/yr
$103K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$55K - $72K/yrBase pay
$30K - $57K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 202510K Salaries submitted
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What is the pay outlook for Sales?
Sales roles are an important part of any business and are likely to grow as the economy expands. Compensation for sales workers often includes commissions, giving high-performing workers the opportunity to earn more. Specialized roles like technical sales also offer the opportunity to earn a higher salary for workers with technical skills. Customer service and communication skills are universally valuable, giving salespeople flexibility to work across companies and industries.
Sales Development Representative salary in US
A Sales Development Representative salary range in US can vary based on important factors such as education, skills, certifications, and years of experience. A Sales Development Representative in US can expect to see an entry level salary range of $35,397 to $71,475 per year, based on 12,456 salary contributions. At the highest seniority level, an experienced Sales Development Representative in US can make a salary range of $32,740 to $89,497 with at least 5 years of experience, based on 21 salary contributions. The top 3 companies in US where a Sales Development Representative gets the highest compensation are Saviynt, LLC, Anaplan, Inc. and Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 3.59% less than smaller companies for a Sales Development Representative.
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Sales Development Representative in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $85,827, Information Technology with a median total pay of $83,631, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $77,868, Education with a median total pay of $76,464, and Real Estate with a median total pay of $76,444.
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Sales Development Representative are NanoString and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Frequently asked questions about Sales Development Representative salaries
The average salary for Sales Development Representative is $103,333 per year or $50 per hour, with top earners making up to $155,479 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $85,208 (25th percentile) to $128,692 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 10034 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Sales Development Representative employees.
The highest salary for Sales Development Representative is $128,692 per year, $10,724 per month or $62 per hour.
The lowest salary for Sales Development Representative is $85,208 per year, $7,101 per month or $41 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Sales Development Representative ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $103,320 per year (estimate) and goes up to $374,131 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.