Sales agent salary

Q: How much does a sales agent make?

The average sales agent salary in the United States is $45,217. Sales agent salaries typically range between $21,000 and $95,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for sales agents is $21.74 per hour. Sales agent salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Sales agents earn the highest average salary in New York.

Q: What state pays Sales Agents the most?

New York pays Sales Agents the most in the United States, with an average salary of $89,078 per year, or $42.83 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a sales agent?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a sales agent if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Kansas you should be paid close to $70,587 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Sales Agent?

A good starting salary for a sales agent is $22,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a sales agent in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for sales agents is $43,093, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a sales agent can vary by state.

Q: How much does a licensed sales agent make?

A licensed sales agent makes around $51,000 yearly or $24.63 hourly. In general, factors like location, company, and experience can determine your salary. On the lower end of the salary range, you can make an average salary of $36,000. On the higher end, you can make around $71,000. Some of the highest-paying states are New York and Minnesota, offering average salaries above $71,000.

Q: How much does a sales agent make an hour?

A sales agent makes about $19.99 hourly or about $41,000 yearly. In general, factors like location, company, and experience can determine your salary. On the lower end of the salary range, you can make an average salary of $19,000. On the higher end, you could make around $88,000. Some of the highest-paying states are New York, New Hampshire, and New Jersey, offering average salaries above $53,000.

Q: What is a typical base salary for sales?

The typical base salary for sales is $56,964 a year, on average. However, this can range from as little as $48,734 to as much as $65,135 a year. Factors such as location and years of experience can impact how much base salary a typical sales position will earn you.

Average sales agent salary

$45,217

$21.74 hourly rate

Entry-level sales agent salary

$21,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Sales Agent Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary for a Sales Agent in the United States is $45,217 per year. Salaries in this field can fluctuate based on various factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry in which one works. For instance, sales agents in high-demand industries, such as technology or pharmaceuticals, typically earn higher wages.

Factors Influencing Salary

Experience plays a significant role in salary determination. Entry-level sales agents may start at lower salaries, while those with several years in the field can command much higher wages. Moreover, certain states offer more competitive salaries due to their cost of living and market demand. For example, states such as California and New York are known for offering higher average salaries for sales agents.

Job Opportunities

Sales agents have diverse job opportunities across various sectors, including real estate, insurance, and retail. Each sector presents unique challenges and earning potentials. Understanding the landscape of sales positions can help individuals tailor their job search effectively, ensuring they find roles that align with their skills and financial goals.

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Sales agent salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for a sales agent typically falls between $45,217 and $86,500.

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$45,217yearly

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$56,677yearly

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$58,604yearly

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$86,500yearly

Average sales agent salary by state

The highest-paying states for sales agents are New York, Kansas, and Connecticut. The lowest average sales agent salary states are Louisiana, Iowa, and Oklahoma.

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Highest paying states for sales agents

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Rhode Island	$62,615	$30.10
2	New Hampshire	$60,416	$29.05
3	Pennsylvania	$53,183	$25.57
4	New York	$89,078	$42.83
5	Kansas	$70,587	$33.94
6	Connecticut	$63,246	$30.41
7	Missouri	$57,885	$27.83
8	Maine	$50,709	$24.38
9	Texas	$50,946	$24.49
10	West Virginia	$48,974	$23.55
11	New Jersey	$54,348	$26.13
12	Wyoming	$49,826	$23.95
13	Massachusetts	$57,153	$27.48
14	Vermont	$50,923	$24.48
15	Ohio	$45,074	$21.67
16	North Carolina	$48,909	$23.51
17	Indiana	$47,642	$22.90
18	Kentucky	$47,962	$23.06
19	Tennessee	$42,059	$20.22
20	Arkansas	$47,792	$22.98
21	Minnesota	$48,639	$23.38
22	Wisconsin	$43,629	$20.98
23	Illinois	$46,634	$22.42
24	Delaware	$46,899	$22.55
25	California	$50,202	$24.14
26	Oregon	$42,421	$20.39
27	Virginia	$47,686	$22.93
28	Arizona	$42,077	$20.23
29	Nebraska	$42,019	$20.20
30	Michigan	$41,237	$19.83
31	Washington	$47,707	$22.94
32	Maryland	$48,301	$23.22
33	Utah	$38,895	$18.70
34	Alabama	$40,176	$19.32
35	Montana	$38,621	$18.57
36	Nevada	$39,863	$19.16
37	Florida	$37,939	$18.24
38	Mississippi	$40,636	$19.54
39	Alaska	$44,425	$21.36
40	Hawaii	$51,152	$24.59
41	District of Columbia	$47,992	$23.07
42	New Mexico	$42,276	$20.32
43	North Dakota	$40,254	$19.35
44	Colorado	$43,138	$20.74
45	South Carolina	$33,426	$16.07
46	Louisiana	$37,254	$17.91
47	Iowa	$36,576	$17.58
48	South Dakota	$37,469	$18.01
49	Idaho	$31,967	$15.37
50	Georgia	$33,474	$16.09
51	Oklahoma	$33,975	$16.33

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Highest paying cities for sales agents

The highest-paying cities for sales agents are New York, NY, Wichita, KS, and Saint Louis, MO.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New York, NY	$90,873	$43.69
2	Wichita, KS	$70,655	$33.97
3	Saint Louis, MO	$58,002	$27.89
4	Springfield, MA	$56,969	$27.39
5	Portland, ME	$51,333	$24.68
6	San Antonio, TX	$51,290	$24.66
7	Los Angeles, CA	$50,103	$24.09
8	Jacksonville, NC	$48,741	$23.43
9	Pittsburgh, PA	$48,600	$23.37
10	Columbia, MD	$48,014	$23.08
11	Seattle, WA	$47,928	$23.04
12	Little Rock, AR	$47,733	$22.95
13	Indianapolis, IN	$47,536	$22.85
14	Norfolk, VA	$47,421	$22.80
15	Chicago, IL	$46,573	$22.39
16	Cleveland, OH	$45,798	$22.02
17	Colorado Springs, CO	$43,345	$20.84
18	Knoxville, TN	$41,997	$20.19
19	Portland, OR	$41,990	$20.19
20	Phoenix, AZ	$41,985	$20.19

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Sales agent salary details

A sales agent's salary ranges from $21,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $95,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average sales agent salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a sales agent's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$95,000	$7,917	$46
75th Percentile	$67,000	$5,583	$32
Average	$45,217	$3,768	$22
25th Percentile	$30,000	$2,500	$14
10th Percentile	$21,000	$1,750	$10

Highest paying sales agent jobs

The highest paying types of sales agents are insurance sales representative, sales consultant, and business sales associate.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Adviser Sales	$53,659	$4,472	$25.80	282,777
Insurance Sales Representative	$61,386	$5,115	$29.51	201,879
Outbound Sales Representative	$45,723	$3,810	$21.98	240,781
Business Sales Representative	$58,288	$4,857	$28.02	226,438
Customer Sales Representative	$38,744	$3,229	$18.63	303,801
Inside Sales Representative	$44,413	$3,701	$21.35	244,168

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Which companies pay sales agents the most?

Sales agent salaries at Goldman Sachs and Tru Realty are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average sales agent salary at companies like XP Securities and Credit Suisse are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Goldman Sachs	$113,761	$54.69
2	Tru Realty	$106,736	$51.32
3	XP Securities	$103,604	$49.81
4	Credit Suisse	$99,559	$47.86
5	Marcus & Millichap	$95,122	$45.73
6	CNO Financial Group	$90,448	$43.48
7	Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners	$86,890	$41.77
8	Devoted Health	$83,726	$40.25
9	NetWorth USA	$79,381	$38.16
10	Kentucky Bankers Association	$78,061	$37.53
11	Family First Life	$77,316	$37.17
12	SG Americas Securities Holdings, LLC	$76,236	$36.65
13	Aetna	$75,757	$36.42
14	Homesite Services Inc.	$74,758	$35.94
15	Allianz of America, Inc.	$74,062	$35.61
16	Symmetry Financial Group	$74,018	$35.59
17	Keller Williams Realty	$73,565	$35.37
18	Realty ONE Group	$73,562	$35.37
19	Swift Denim Services Inc	$72,725	$34.96
20	The Loken Group	$72,705	$34.95

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Sales agent salary trends

The average sales agent salary has fallen by $-5,089 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average sales agent earned $50,306 annually, but today, they earn $45,217 a year. That works out to a -4% change in pay for sales agents over the last decade.

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Average sales agent salary over time

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Sales agent salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$45,200	$21.74	+3.9%
2025	$43,500	$20.90	-3.0%
2024	$44,800	$21.52	+0.5%
2023	$44,500	$21.41	-5.5%
2022	$47,000	$22.59	-6.3%

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