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Manager, account executive salary

Average manager, account executive salary

$67,275

$32.34 hourly rate

Entry-level manager, account executive salary
$38,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Manager, Account Executive Salary

The average salary for a Manager, Account Executive stands at $67,275 per year, translating to about $32 per hour. This compensation varies significantly based on factors such as experience, education, and industry. For instance, seasoned professionals often see higher salaries, reflecting their expertise and value to employers.

Where Can a Manager, Account Executive Earn More?

Salary potential also depends on geographic location. States like California and New York offer higher salaries compared to others. For instance, cities like San Francisco and New York City are known for competitive pay, often exceeding the national average. Additionally, industries such as technology and finance frequently offer higher compensation rates due to the demand for skilled account executives.

Job Opportunities and Career Growth

Prospective account executives should consider various sectors, as companies in sales and marketing often seek these roles. Networking and continuous professional development can open doors to higher-paying positions. By understanding the salary landscape and market demands, candidates can make informed decisions about their career trajectories.

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Average manager, account executive salary by state

The average manager, account executive salary in New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average manager, account executive salary states are Kansas, Arkansas, and Texas.

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Highest paying states for managers, account executive

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Connecticut$81,709$39.28
2District of Columbia$87,133$41.89
3Vermont$81,585$39.22
4New York$88,840$42.71
5Oregon$79,869$38.40
6Pennsylvania$88,096$42.35
7Maine$83,487$40.14
8Wisconsin$78,714$37.84
9Virginia$79,731$38.33
10Ohio$84,479$40.61
11Delaware$74,091$35.62
12Georgia$73,099$35.14
13Massachusetts$72,781$34.99
14South Carolina$76,997$37.02
15Maryland$76,997$37.02
16West Virginia$77,456$37.24
17Wyoming$70,359$33.83
18Indiana$73,385$35.28
19New Jersey$75,549$36.32
20Michigan$72,890$35.04
21Missouri$72,351$34.78
22New Hampshire$74,508$35.82
23Minnesota$69,693$33.51
24Colorado$69,260$33.30
25Nevada$68,620$32.99
26Rhode Island$70,655$33.97
27Arizona$65,239$31.36
28Tennessee$67,060$32.24
29Illinois$63,529$30.54
30Utah$60,823$29.24
31Kentucky$65,045$31.27
32North Dakota$61,084$29.37
33California$65,031$31.26
34New Mexico$66,825$32.13
35Washington$59,112$28.42
36Hawaii$70,063$33.68
37Montana$61,154$29.40
38Iowa$62,913$30.25
39Nebraska$62,990$30.28
40Oklahoma$63,028$30.30
41North Carolina$60,442$29.06
42Idaho$58,096$27.93
43Louisiana$59,559$28.63
44Texas$53,680$25.81
45South Dakota$61,120$29.38
46Arkansas$56,621$27.22
47Kansas$57,710$27.75
48Florida$52,820$25.39
49Mississippi$58,780$28.26
50Alabama$53,253$25.60
51Alaska$46,729$22.47

Highest paying cities for managers, account executive

The highest-paying cities for managers, account executive are New York, NY, Monroeville, PA, and Columbus, OH.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York, NY$88,968$42.77
2Monroeville, PA$86,517$41.59
3Columbus, OH$84,122$40.44
4Danbury, CT$81,585$39.22
5Richmond, VA$79,594$38.27
6Portland, OR$78,428$37.71
7Stevens Point, WI$78,288$37.64
8Barnstable Town, MA$73,055$35.12
9Atlanta, GA$72,940$35.07
10Novi, MI$72,862$35.03
11San Francisco, CA$69,521$33.42
12Aurora, CO$69,070$33.21
13Phoenix, AZ$65,294$31.39
14North Chicago, IL$64,108$30.82
15Vancouver, WA$62,683$30.14
16Lehi, UT$60,832$29.25
17New Orleans, LA$59,494$28.60
18Odessa, TX$54,234$26.07
19Orlando, FL$52,988$25.48

Manager, account executive salary details

A manager, account executive's salary ranges from $38,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $117,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average manager, account executive salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a manager, account executive's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$117,000$9,750$56
75th Percentile$90,000$7,500$43
Average$67,275$5,606$32
25th Percentile$50,000$4,167$24
10th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18

Highest paying manager, account executive jobs

The highest paying types of managers, account executive are global account manager, key account manager, and business development account manager.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Regional Manager$97,855$8,155$47.05156,364
Sales Manager$73,952$6,163$35.55119,066
Business Development Account Manager$99,209$8,267$47.70222,573
Account Development Manager$72,375$6,031$34.80214,004
Account Manager$68,535$5,711$32.95152,261
Inside Sales Account Manager$60,413$5,034$29.04157,914

Top companies hiring managers, account executive now:

  1. IBM jobs (10)
  2. Xerox jobs (10)
  3. Ricoh jobs (8)
  4. NCR jobs (11)
  5. Wells Fargo jobs (14)

Which companies pay managers, account executive the most?

Manager, account executive salaries at AbbVie and Microsoft are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average manager, account executive salary at companies like Centric Consulting and Compunetix are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1AbbVie$140,214$67.41
2Microsoft$135,425$65.11
3Centric Consulting$117,644$56.56
4Compunetix$117,159$56.33
5Motorola Solutions$106,544$51.22
6ChannelAdvisor$98,705$47.45
7AppFolio$92,867$44.65
8Praxair$92,050$44.25
9Snap$90,781$43.64
10NOV$90,704$43.61
11Medline$84,978$40.85
12Stefanini$80,482$38.69
13TRICOR Insurance$78,024$37.51
14HUB International$75,559$36.33
15National Bank of Commerce$73,351$35.26
16California Bank of Commerce$70,872$34.07
17Justworks$70,776$34.03
18Sterling Investigative Services$67,859$32.62
19Olympus$67,487$32.45
20Interior Specialists$66,859$32.14

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$68,000$65,600$63,200$60,800$58,400$56,000
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Manager, Account Executive salary by industry

The average manager, account executive salary varies across industries:

  • The average manager, account executive salary in the technology industry is $87,422, the highest of any industry.
  • The average manager, account executive salary in the finance industry is $77,837.
  • Managers, account executive in the retail industry earn an average salary of $49,121, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for managers, account executive

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Technology$87,422$42.03
2Health Care$77,837$37.42
3Media$69,202$33.27
4Finance$67,029$32.23
5Professional$65,450$31.47
6Transportation$62,355$29.98
7Manufacturing$60,669$29.17
8Retail$49,121$23.62

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Manager, account executive salary trends

The average manager, account executive salary has risen by $15,587 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average manager, account executive earned $51,688 annually, but today, they earn $67,275 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for managers, account executive over the last decade.

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Average manager, account executive salary over time

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Manager, account executive salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$67,300$32.34+4.3%
2025$64,400$30.96+1.9%
2024$63,200$30.37+2.5%
2023$61,600$29.60+2.6%
2022$60,000$28.84+3.5%

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