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Commercial account manager salary

Average commercial account manager salary

$59,175

$28.45 hourly rate

Entry-level commercial account manager salary
$41,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding the Commercial Account Manager Salary

The average Commercial Account Manager earns about $59,175 per year. This figure can vary widely based on factors such as location, industry, and experience level. For instance, positions in metropolitan areas often come with higher salaries due to the cost of living. In states like California and New York, professionals in this role can earn significantly more, reflecting the demand for skilled account managers.

In addition to base salaries, many companies offer performance bonuses and commission opportunities, which can further enhance total earnings. The highest-paying industries for Commercial Account Managers include technology, finance, and pharmaceuticals, where the complexity of products and services often requires a higher level of expertise and client management.

As a Commercial Account Manager, pursuing continuous education and certifications can open doors to leadership roles and higher salaries. Networking within your industry and leveraging platforms like Zippia can provide insights into job openings and salary trends. Consider exploring various job listings to find positions that align with your skills and career aspirations.

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Where can a Commercial Account Manager earn more?

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Commercial account manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Payscale, the average salary for a commercial account manager typically falls between $59,175 and $121,311.
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$59,175yearly
glassdoor[1]
$121,311yearly
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$59,922yearly

Average commercial account manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for commercial account managers are Hawaii, Washington, and New Jersey. The lowest average commercial account manager salary states are Missouri, Kansas, and Kentucky.

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Highest paying states for commercial account managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington$72,757$34.98
2New Jersey$70,149$33.73
3Utah$62,614$30.10
4Virginia$68,097$32.74
5Wyoming$62,986$30.28
6Nevada$65,008$31.25
7Arizona$59,084$28.41
8District of Columbia$66,811$32.12
9New York$69,570$33.45
10California$67,416$32.41
11Delaware$59,900$28.80
12Pennsylvania$61,611$29.62
13Connecticut$59,254$28.49
14Texas$64,411$30.97
15Hawaii$77,865$37.44
16Vermont$55,723$26.79
17Oregon$58,299$28.03
18Wisconsin$54,238$26.08
19Maryland$61,868$29.74
20West Virginia$58,742$28.24
21Montana$56,861$27.34
22Massachusetts$56,963$27.39
23New Mexico$59,998$28.85
24Ohio$53,760$25.85
25Alaska$61,850$29.74
26Georgia$52,560$25.27
27Idaho$55,548$26.71
28Nebraska$55,077$26.48
29Minnesota$52,847$25.41
30Louisiana$51,679$24.85
31Rhode Island$52,757$25.36
32Oklahoma$53,735$25.83
33North Dakota$48,561$23.35
34North Carolina$50,495$24.28
35Arkansas$47,371$22.77
36Mississippi$49,525$23.81
37Colorado$52,972$25.47
38Maine$51,422$24.72
39South Dakota$49,338$23.72
40New Hampshire$50,771$24.41
41Illinois$51,423$24.72
42Florida$47,164$22.68
43Missouri$46,536$22.37
44Indiana$48,266$23.20
45Michigan$46,987$22.59
46Iowa$48,730$23.43
47Tennessee$43,565$20.94
48Kansas$45,727$21.98
49Alabama$43,879$21.10
50South Carolina$44,200$21.25
51Kentucky$44,348$21.32

Highest paying cities for commercial account managers

The highest-paying cities for commercial account managers are San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, and Spokane, WA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$71,933$34.58
2New York, NY$70,071$33.69
3Spokane, WA$68,916$33.13
4Washington, DC$66,889$32.16
5San Antonio, TX$65,366$31.43
6Baltimore, MD$62,088$29.85
7Albuquerque, NM$60,165$28.93
8Wilmington, DE$59,938$28.82
9Phoenix, AZ$59,147$28.44
10Erie, PA$58,572$28.16
11Tualatin, OR$58,049$27.91
12Natick, MA$57,174$27.49
13Milwaukee, WI$54,434$26.17
14Tulsa, OK$53,157$25.56
15Englewood, CO$52,959$25.46
16Atlanta, GA$52,394$25.19
17Cincinnati, OH$51,790$24.90
18Chicago, IL$51,618$24.82
19Raleigh, NC$51,472$24.75
20Fargo, ND$48,550$23.34

Commercial account manager salary details

A commercial account manager's salary ranges from $41,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $84,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average commercial account manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a commercial account manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$84,000$7,000$40
75th Percentile$71,000$5,917$34
Average$59,175$4,931$28
25th Percentile$48,000$4,000$23
10th Percentile$41,000$3,417$20

Highest paying commercial account manager jobs

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

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Sales Manager$73,952$6,163$35.55119,066
Technical Sales Manager$129,770$10,814$62.39193,981
National Accounts Sales Manager$91,882$7,657$44.17116,777
Strategic Accounts Manager$83,574$6,965$40.18141,224
Inside Sales Account Manager$60,413$5,034$29.04157,914
Account Manager$68,535$5,711$32.95152,261

Top companies hiring commercial account managers now:

  1. Juniper Networks jobs (17)
  2. Grainger jobs (105)
  3. Terminix jobs (40)
  4. Wells Fargo jobs (17)
  5. CenturyLink jobs (24)

Which companies pay commercial account managers the most?

Commercial account manager salaries at VMware and Dell are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average commercial account manager salary at companies like Five9 and Palo Alto Networks are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1VMware$151,059$72.62
2Dell$107,007$51.45
3Five9$106,447$51.18
4Palo Alto Networks$103,938$49.97
5HP$101,360$48.73
6Pluralsight$100,396$48.27
7Nutanix$91,030$43.76
8Esri$88,349$42.48
9Infoblox$84,188$40.48
10Systemax$83,972$40.37
11BASF$83,511$40.15
12Citi$83,381$40.09
13Quest Software$82,930$39.87
14Mandiant$82,029$39.44
15Beacon Building Products$76,448$36.75
16Chubb$73,218$35.20
17Textron$70,745$34.01
18Flynn$68,702$33.03
19ZeroFox$68,445$32.91
20BCH$67,111$32.26

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$60,000$58,400$56,800$55,200$53,600$52,000
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Commercial Account Manager salary by industry

The average commercial account manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average commercial account manager salary in the manufacturing industry is $61,085, the highest of any industry.
  • The average commercial account manager salary in the finance industry is $58,474.
  • Commercial account managers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $49,430, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for commercial account managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Manufacturing$61,085$29.37
2Health Care$58,474$28.11
3Professional$57,427$27.61
4Insurance$56,915$27.36
5Agriculture$56,112$26.98
6Automotive$50,670$24.36
7Retail$49,430$23.76

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Commercial account manager salary trends

The average commercial account manager salary has risen by $13,710 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average commercial account manager earned $45,465 annually, but today, they earn $59,175 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for commercial account managers over the last decade.

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Average commercial account manager salary over time

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Commercial account manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$59,200$28.45+4.3%
2024$56,600$27.23+1.9%
2023$55,600$26.71+2.5%
2022$54,200$26.03+2.6%
2021$52,800$25.37+3.5%

Recently added commercial account manager salaries

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CarrierCommercial Service Account ManagerWallingford, CT06/30/2025$74,181
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Accession Risk Management GroupNew England Commercial Account Manager-Small BusinessBoston, MA06/29/2025$65,000
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PNCAccount Manager I-Commercial Treasury ManagementColumbus, OH06/28/2025$45,000
BrightviewAccount Manager for Commercial LandscapingSheridan, CO06/28/2025$70,000
TrucordiaCommercial Account ManagerSacramento, CA06/28/2025$65,000
Allied Universal SecurityCommercial Account Manager-Electronic SecurityWashington, DC06/27/2025$75,000

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