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The average salary for an Inside Sales Engineer is approximately $50,487 per year, which translates to about $24 per hour. Compensation varies significantly based on factors such as experience, geographical location, and industry.
Entry-level positions typically earn less, around $40,000 annually, while experienced professionals can earn upwards of $70,000 in high-demand markets. Salaries are highest in technology and manufacturing sectors, reflecting the specialized skills required.
States like California and New York offer some of the highest salaries for Inside Sales Engineers, often exceeding the national average. Additionally, working in industries such as software and telecommunications can lead to higher compensation packages.
For those looking to advance their careers, pursuing certifications in sales or engineering can enhance job prospects and salary potential. Regularly reviewing job postings and salary reports will help you stay informed about the market trends.
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The highest-paying states for inside sales engineers are New York, Virginia, and California. The lowest average inside sales engineer salary states are Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Indiana.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $67,528 | $32.47 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $58,972 | $28.35 |
| 3 | Virginia | $65,235 | $31.36 |
| 4 | California | $60,984 | $29.32 |
| 5 | Illinois | $57,223 | $27.51 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $61,110 | $29.38 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $55,991 | $26.92 |
| 8 | Arizona | $56,696 | $27.26 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $54,858 | $26.37 |
| 10 | Ohio | $50,902 | $24.47 |
| 11 | Texas | $53,302 | $25.63 |
| 12 | Maryland | $56,008 | $26.93 |
| 13 | Delaware | $52,807 | $25.39 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $51,542 | $24.78 |
| 15 | Iowa | $54,094 | $26.01 |
| 16 | Florida | $49,144 | $23.63 |
| 17 | Colorado | $53,368 | $25.66 |
| 18 | Georgia | $50,964 | $24.50 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $48,365 | $23.25 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $44,829 | $21.55 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $49,757 | $23.92 |
| 22 | Nevada | $46,336 | $22.28 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $45,380 | $21.82 |
| 24 | Idaho | $45,463 | $21.86 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $46,744 | $22.47 |
| 26 | Washington | $47,915 | $23.04 |
| 27 | Oregon | $43,265 | $20.80 |
| 28 | Maine | $44,581 | $21.43 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $45,297 | $21.78 |
| 30 | Vermont | $42,139 | $20.26 |
| 31 | Utah | $40,110 | $19.28 |
| 32 | Alaska | $48,876 | $23.50 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $43,366 | $20.85 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $44,672 | $21.48 |
| 35 | Montana | $40,070 | $19.26 |
| 36 | Connecticut | $42,103 | $20.24 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $42,018 | $20.20 |
| 38 | Alabama | $41,752 | $20.07 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $42,480 | $20.42 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $40,408 | $19.43 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $39,883 | $19.17 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $38,909 | $18.71 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $41,736 | $20.07 |
| 44 | Michigan | $40,262 | $19.36 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $40,474 | $19.46 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $43,585 | $20.95 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $39,843 | $19.16 |
| 48 | Indiana | $38,360 | $18.44 |
| 49 | Kansas | $37,856 | $18.20 |
| 50 | Missouri | $37,351 | $17.96 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $36,223 | $17.41 |
The highest-paying cities for inside sales engineers are Alexandria, VA, Albany, NY, and Santa Clara, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandria, VA | $67,025 | $32.22 |
| 2 | Albany, NY | $63,746 | $30.65 |
| 3 | Santa Clara, CA | $62,747 | $30.17 |
| 4 | Chicago, IL | $57,464 | $27.63 |
| 5 | Tempe, AZ | $56,721 | $27.27 |
| 6 | Baltimore, MD | $56,308 | $27.07 |
| 7 | Natick, MA | $56,144 | $26.99 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | $53,900 | $25.91 |
| 9 | Denver, CO | $53,232 | $25.59 |
| 10 | Alpharetta, GA | $50,946 | $24.49 |
| 11 | Miami, FL | $50,121 | $24.10 |
| 12 | Cincinnati, OH | $49,153 | $23.63 |
| 13 | Milwaukee, WI | $48,559 | $23.35 |
| 14 | Tacoma, WA | $48,381 | $23.26 |
| 15 | Carson City, NV | $46,699 | $22.45 |
| 16 | Shakopee, MN | $46,624 | $22.42 |
| 17 | Raleigh, NC | $46,213 | $22.22 |
| 18 | Scranton, PA | $44,188 | $21.24 |
| 19 | Beaverton, OR | $43,075 | $20.71 |
| 20 | Franklin, TN | $39,842 | $19.15 |
An inside sales engineer's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $76,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $76,000 | $6,333 | $37 |
| 75th Percentile | $62,000 | $5,167 | $30 |
| Average | $50,487 | $4,207 | $24 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| 10th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
The highest paying types of inside sales engineers are senior sales engineer, solutions engineer, and sales engineer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Representative | $51,504 | $4,292 | $24.76 | 199,588 |
| Sales Support Representative | $38,310 | $3,193 | $18.42 | 319,292 |
| Sales Coordinator | $39,355 | $3,280 | $18.92 | 176,732 |
| Outbound Sales Representative | $45,723 | $3,810 | $21.98 | 240,781 |
| Sales Internship | $34,460 | $2,872 | $16.57 | 341,195 |
| Field Sales Representative | $48,460 | $4,038 | $23.30 | 228,254 |
Top companies hiring inside sales engineers now:
Inside sales engineer salaries at Fluid Components International and Motion Industries are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average inside sales engineer salary at companies like Noblis and Eaton are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fluid Components International | $111,474 | $53.59 |
| 2 | Motion Industries | $99,156 | $47.67 |
| 3 | Noblis | $91,772 | $44.12 |
| 4 | Eaton | $91,722 | $44.10 |
| 5 | Curtiss-Wright | $85,087 | $40.91 |
| 6 | AMETEK | $84,446 | $40.60 |
| 7 | Trend Micro | $82,665 | $39.74 |
| 8 | Siemens | $81,271 | $39.07 |
| 9 | Aerotech | $80,905 | $38.90 |
| 10 | ABB | $80,503 | $38.70 |
| 11 | MKS Instruments | $77,163 | $37.10 |
| 12 | Novaspect | $75,043 | $36.08 |
| 13 | Schneider Electric Industrial Services | $74,563 | $35.85 |
| 14 | Yokogawa Electric Corp. | $73,704 | $35.43 |
| 15 | Pharmaceutical | $73,308 | $35.24 |
| 16 | SentinelOne | $71,213 | $34.24 |
| 17 | Teradyne | $70,892 | $34.08 |
| 18 | Hoffman & Hoffman | $69,982 | $33.65 |
| 19 | Carrier | $68,412 | $32.89 |
| 20 | Efinancial | $67,220 | $32.32 |
The average inside sales engineer salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | $63,671 | $30.61 |
| 2 | Construction | $53,391 | $25.67 |
| 3 | Professional | $52,316 | $25.15 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | $51,909 | $24.96 |
| 5 | Retail | $43,733 | $21.03 |
The average inside sales engineer salary has risen by $9,046 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average inside sales engineer earned $41,441 annually, but today, they earn $50,487 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for inside sales engineers over the last decade.
Compare inside sales engineer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare inside sales engineer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,500 | $24.27 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $48,200 | $23.17 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $47,000 | $22.62 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $45,800 | $22.02 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | $46,400 | $22.30 | +2.3% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Funding Group | Inside Sales | Orange, CA | 06/29/2025 | $30,000 |
| Get It-Real Estate | Inside Mortgage Sales-CD-Remote | WFH | Troy, MI | 06/29/2025 | $84,510 |
| Get It-Marketing | Inside Sales-Remote | WFH | Las Vegas, NV | 06/29/2025 | $31,000 |
| Nidec Motors | Inside Sales | Nome, TX | 06/27/2025 | $47,938 |
| Centergy | Inside Sales Engineer | King of Prussia, PA | 06/27/2025 | $50,000 |
| Emerson | Inside Sales Engineer-New Grad | Boulder, CO | 06/26/2025 | $70,000 |
| Western Branch Diesel LLC | Inside Sales Engineer | Quakertown, PA | 06/25/2025 | $65,000 |
| Novaspect Inc. | Inside Sales Engineer | Marshalltown, IA | 06/24/2025 | $72,500 |
| Insight Global | Inside Sales Engineer | Pembroke Park, FL | 06/24/2025 | $65,000 |
| Dixie Supply | Inside Sales | Theodore, AL | 06/23/2025 | $33,392 |
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