How much does a national account manager make?

The average national account manager salary in the United States is $96,948. National account manager salaries typically range between $73,000 and $127,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for national account managers is $46.61 per hour. National account manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. National account managers earn the highest average salary in California.

National account manager salary

Q: What state pays National Account Managers the most?

California pays National Account Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $119,462 per year, or $57.43 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a national account manager?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a national account manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New Jersey you should be paid close to $114,926 per year.

Q: How much do account managers make on average?

Account managers make $54,213 on average. Depending on the clients and location, the salaries can be as low as $27,515 and as high as $270,000. These averages do alter if the account manager position allows commissions.

Q: How much do accounts managers make?

A strategic accounts manager makes an average of around $97,000 per year, or about $51 an hour. The range for these positions was $87,000 on the low end to $120,000 on the high end, with many of the top earners pulling in around $105,000 a year.

Q: How much does a national account manager earn?

A national account manager makes an average of $80,000 per year. Several factors affect these salaries, including experience and type of industry. A national account manager's salary can range from $45,000 to $141,000 annually. This range reflects entry-level positions as well as experienced managers.

Average national account manager salary

$96,948

$46.61 hourly rate

Entry-level national account manager salary

$73,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding National Account Manager Salaries

The average salary for a National Account Manager stands at $96,948 annually, translating to about $47 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on several factors, including experience level, geographic location, and the specific industry. For instance, managers in the technology and pharmaceutical sectors often see higher compensation compared to those in retail.

State Variations in Salaries

Geographic location also plays a crucial role in salary determination. States such as California, New York, and Texas typically offer the highest salaries for this position, often exceeding the national average. Understanding these regional differences can help candidates target their job search effectively.

Industry Impact

Additionally, the industry can influence salary potential. National Account Managers in high-demand sectors can negotiate better pay. For example, those working in healthcare or technology sectors may command higher salaries due to the specialized skills and knowledge required.

By staying informed about salary trends and industry specifics, professionals can position themselves for lucrative opportunities within the field of account management.

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National account manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, SalaryExpert, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a national account manager typically falls between $70,265 and $177,963.

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$96,948yearly

glassdoor[1]

$177,963yearly

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$123,530yearly

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$70,265yearly

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$92,928yearly

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$92,376yearly

Average national account manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for national account managers are California, New Jersey, and Washington. The lowest average national account manager salary states are Missouri, Georgia, and Louisiana.

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Highest paying states for national account managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Washington	$114,896	$55.24
2	Vermont	$105,270	$50.61
3	Michigan	$109,883	$52.83
4	Virginia	$110,807	$53.27
5	Maine	$109,675	$52.73
6	Connecticut	$102,979	$49.51
7	California	$119,462	$57.43
8	Oregon	$106,613	$51.26
9	Utah	$97,129	$46.70
10	Illinois	$106,237	$51.08
11	Massachusetts	$109,401	$52.60
12	New Jersey	$114,926	$55.25
13	Kentucky	$103,124	$49.58
14	District of Columbia	$103,384	$49.70
15	Idaho	$98,331	$47.27
16	Mississippi	$102,001	$49.04
17	Pennsylvania	$96,822	$46.55
18	South Carolina	$102,457	$49.26
19	Texas	$92,641	$44.54
20	Minnesota	$93,467	$44.94
21	West Virginia	$99,350	$47.76
22	New Hampshire	$94,799	$45.58
23	Delaware	$95,241	$45.79
24	Nevada	$89,087	$42.83
25	Indiana	$94,878	$45.61
26	North Dakota	$89,490	$43.02
27	Montana	$90,639	$43.58
28	Arkansas	$89,980	$43.26
29	New York	$99,430	$47.80
30	Wyoming	$87,153	$41.90
31	Hawaii	$101,392	$48.75
32	North Carolina	$85,134	$40.93
33	Arizona	$84,596	$40.67
34	Florida	$84,783	$40.76
35	Rhode Island	$92,153	$44.30
36	South Dakota	$87,035	$41.84
37	Maryland	$85,118	$40.92
38	New Mexico	$87,056	$41.85
39	Ohio	$81,257	$39.07
40	Wisconsin	$81,935	$39.39
41	Alaska	$90,921	$43.71
42	Tennessee	$80,630	$38.76
43	Missouri	$79,913	$38.42
44	Georgia	$77,953	$37.48
45	Iowa	$82,317	$39.58
46	Kansas	$76,675	$36.86
47	Louisiana	$77,288	$37.16
48	Oklahoma	$80,040	$38.48
49	Nebraska	$76,988	$37.01
50	Colorado	$81,334	$39.10
51	Alabama	$74,640	$35.88

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Highest paying cities for national account managers

The highest-paying cities for national account managers are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Newark, NJ.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$131,021	$62.99
2	Seattle, WA	$115,706	$55.63
3	Newark, NJ	$115,084	$55.33
4	Richmond, VA	$110,673	$53.21
5	Portland, ME	$110,126	$52.95
6	Boston, MA	$109,434	$52.61
7	Portland, OR	$107,148	$51.51
8	Chicago, IL	$106,834	$51.36
9	Washington, DC	$103,492	$49.76
10	Hartford, CT	$103,137	$49.59
11	Charleston, SC	$101,897	$48.99
12	New York, NY	$99,503	$47.84
13	Charleston, WV	$97,937	$47.09
14	Philadelphia, PA	$97,199	$46.73
15	Indianapolis, IN	$94,408	$45.39
16	Minneapolis, MN	$93,504	$44.95
17	Austin, TX	$92,900	$44.66
18	Bentonville, AR	$89,791	$43.17
19	Orlando, FL	$86,072	$41.38
20	Phoenix, AZ	$84,859	$40.80

National account manager salary details

A national account manager's salary ranges from $73,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $127,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a national account manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$127,000	$10,583	$61
75th Percentile	$111,000	$9,250	$53
Average	$96,948	$8,079	$47
25th Percentile	$83,000	$6,917	$40
10th Percentile	$73,000	$6,083	$35

Highest paying national account manager jobs

The highest paying types of national account managers are global account manager, national sales manager, and key account manager.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Sales Manager	$73,952	$6,163	$35.55	119,066
Business Development Account Manager	$99,209	$8,267	$47.70	222,573
International Sales Manager	$71,128	$5,927	$34.20	97,905
Inside Sales Account Manager	$60,413	$5,034	$29.04	157,914
Corporate Account Manager	$90,069	$7,506	$43.30	170,741
Territory Account Manager	$65,808	$5,484	$31.64	163,183

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Which companies pay national account managers the most?

National account manager salaries at Amazon and Constellation Brands are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average national account manager salary at companies like ecobee and Logitech are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Amazon	$129,795	$62.40
2	Constellation Brands	$128,854	$61.95
3	ecobee	$125,719	$60.44
4	Logitech	$125,331	$60.26
5	Domino Foods	$124,905	$60.05
6	Ghirardelli Chocolate	$123,606	$59.43
7	Dermalogica	$122,571	$58.93
8	Amy's Kitchen	$121,701	$58.51
9	Altra Industrial Motion	$119,708	$57.55
10	Golden State Foods	$116,288	$55.91
11	JELD-WEN	$115,606	$55.58
12	Smithfield Foods	$115,073	$55.32
13	Dell	$114,745	$55.17
14	Toll Brothers	$114,703	$55.15
15	The Clorox Company	$113,620	$54.63
16	Mattel	$112,605	$54.14
17	Ball	$112,467	$54.07
18	Abbott	$112,376	$54.03
19	Stryker	$112,099	$53.89
20	Baxter International	$111,511	$53.61

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National Account Manager salary by industry

The average national account manager salary varies across industries:

The average national account manager salary in the technology industry is $99,747, the highest of any industry.
The average national account manager salary in the finance industry is $97,929.
National account managers in the transportation industry earn an average salary of $93,765, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for national account managers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Technology	$99,747	$47.96
2	Manufacturing	$97,929	$47.08
3	Professional	$96,577	$46.43
4	Retail	$96,310	$46.30
5	Transportation	$93,765	$45.08

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National account manager salary trends

The average national account manager salary has risen by $22,461 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average national account manager earned $74,487 annually, but today, they earn $96,948 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for national account managers over the last decade.

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Average national account manager salary over time

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National account manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$96,900	$46.61	+4.3%
2024	$92,800	$44.62	+1.9%
2023	$91,000	$43.77	+2.5%
2022	$88,700	$42.65	+2.6%
2021	$86,400	$41.56	+3.5%

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Carrier	National Account Manager-Builders	Kite, GA	06/30/2025	$112,828
Canarchy Holding Co LLC	National Account Manager-Large Store	Kane, IL	06/30/2025	$90,000
ABM Industries	National Account Manager, APS	Saginaw, MI	06/29/2025	$105,000
Mattel	Manager National Accounts	Rogers, AR	06/29/2025	$120,000
Global	National Accounts Manager	Beachwood, OH	06/29/2025	$150,000
Get It-Executive	National Account Manager-Remote	Lake Angelus, MI	06/29/2025	$80,000
Ihealth Labs Inc.	National Account Manager	Sunnyvale, CA	06/29/2025	$80,000
Paragoncommunity	National Account Strategic Manager	Denver, CO	06/29/2025	$114,664
Security Director In San Diego, California	National Account Manager-Electronic Security	Dallas, TX	06/29/2025	$85,000
Mjh Life Sciences, LLC	National Accounts Manager	Cranbury, NJ	06/29/2025	$50,000