Sales consultant salary

Q: How much does a sales consultant make?

The average sales consultant salary in the United States is $60,135. Sales consultant salaries typically range between $37,000 and $97,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for sales consultants is $28.91 per hour. Sales consultant salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Sales consultants earn the highest average salary in California.

Q: What state pays Sales Consultants the most?

California pays Sales Consultants the most in the United States, with an average salary of $76,233 per year, or $36.65 per hour.

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

You know if you are being paid fairly as a sales consultant if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Texas you should be paid close to $69,454 per year.

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

A good starting salary for a sales consultant is $35,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a sales consultant in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for sales consultants is $60,462, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a sales consultant can vary by state.

Q: How much do sales consultants make?

Sales consultants make $60,000 annually, on average. While the average salary for a sales consultant is $60,000, this can vary largely. On the low end, a sales consultant can make only $30,000 a year. The upper range for sales consultants is $100,000 or more. This wide range comes down to a few factors. These factors are location, industry, and expertise.

Q: How much does a sales consultant make at a dealership?

The median salary for sales consultants at a car dealership is around $40,000 annually. The low-end range is around $20,000, while the upper range is typically around $100,000. The wide gap is due to the variety of car dealerships. A sales consultant working at a low-end car dealership will make significantly less money overall than a sales consultant working at a luxury car dealership.

Q: What is a reasonable salary for a consultant?

A reasonable salary for a sales consultant is about $50,000. This is a reasonable starting salary for a sales consultant with a little bit of experience. Of course, this can vary widely on a person's location, but overall since the median salary is around $60,000 annually, it is not unreasonable to expect $50,000 at least.

Average sales consultant salary

$60,135

$28.91 hourly rate

Entry-level sales consultant salary

$37,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Sales Consultant Salary

The average salary for a sales consultant is $60,135 per year, translating to approximately $29 per hour. This figure is influenced by factors such as experience level, location, and industry sector. For instance, sales consultants with more years of experience often see higher compensation.

Where Can You Earn More? The highest-paying states for sales consultants include California, New York, and Texas, where salaries can exceed the national average significantly. Additionally, industries such as technology and pharmaceuticals tend to offer more competitive salaries. Understanding these dynamics can guide you in pursuing the most lucrative job opportunities available.

Salary by Experience Level Entry-level sales consultants might earn around $50,000 annually, while those with extensive experience can command upwards of $80,000. The difference in salary reflects the value of expertise and the ability to drive sales effectively.

For those considering a career as a sales consultant, evaluating salary trends and opportunities in various sectors can inform your career decisions and help you achieve your financial goals.

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Sales consultant salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level sales consultant	$48,100	$23.12
Mid-level sales consultant	$62,000	$29.79
Senior-level sales consultant	$99,000	$47.59

Sales consultant salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed and Payscale, the average salary for a sales consultant typically falls between $60,135 and $80,248.

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Average sales consultant salary by state

The average sales consultant salary in California, Texas, and Wyoming are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average sales consultant salary states are Montana, Maine, and Mississippi.

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Highest paying states for sales consultants

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	California	$76,233	$36.65
2	Connecticut	$67,971	$32.68
3	Ohio	$65,939	$31.70
4	New Jersey	$67,517	$32.46
5	Rhode Island	$61,846	$29.73
6	North Carolina	$63,139	$30.36
7	Wyoming	$68,532	$32.95
8	Georgia	$66,921	$32.17
9	Texas	$69,454	$33.39
10	New York	$65,434	$31.46
11	Florida	$61,240	$29.44
12	Massachusetts	$63,327	$30.45
13	Michigan	$66,158	$31.81
14	Alabama	$57,045	$27.43
15	Pennsylvania	$56,593	$27.21
16	South Dakota	$55,594	$26.73
17	Nevada	$58,616	$28.18
18	New Hampshire	$59,692	$28.70
19	South Carolina	$58,808	$28.27
20	Virginia	$63,923	$30.73
21	Maryland	$61,536	$29.58
22	Indiana	$57,835	$27.81
23	Kentucky	$56,464	$27.15
24	Oregon	$57,806	$27.79
25	Arizona	$57,401	$27.60
26	Minnesota	$59,723	$28.71
27	Illinois	$57,134	$27.47
28	District of Columbia	$65,033	$31.27
29	Washington	$59,722	$28.71
30	Wisconsin	$53,180	$25.57
31	Kansas	$54,128	$26.02
32	Idaho	$52,441	$25.21
33	Louisiana	$56,136	$26.99
34	Utah	$51,946	$24.97
35	Colorado	$55,311	$26.59
36	Tennessee	$49,576	$23.83
37	Delaware	$51,854	$24.93
38	Oklahoma	$47,836	$23.00
39	Montana	$47,314	$22.75
40	Arkansas	$49,440	$23.77
41	North Dakota	$50,313	$24.19
42	Mississippi	$45,339	$21.80
43	Vermont	$48,665	$23.40
44	Hawaii	$42,685	$20.52
45	New Mexico	$50,284	$24.18
46	Iowa	$47,652	$22.91
47	Alaska	$51,157	$24.59
48	Missouri	$48,600	$23.37
49	Maine	$46,362	$22.29
50	Nebraska	$45,152	$21.71
51	West Virginia	$44,681	$21.48

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Highest paying cities for sales consultants

The highest-paying cities for sales consultants are San Francisco, CA, San Antonio, TX, and Washington, NJ.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$80,413	$38.66
2	San Antonio, TX	$71,007	$34.14
3	Washington, NJ	$68,272	$32.82
4	Columbus, GA	$67,364	$32.39
5	Hartford, CT	$66,549	$31.99
6	Washington, MI	$66,206	$31.83
7	Columbus, OH	$66,126	$31.79
8	New York, NY	$65,973	$31.72
9	Washington, DC	$65,039	$31.27
10	Greenville, NC	$64,651	$31.08
11	Richmond, VA	$63,741	$30.64
12	Boston, MA	$62,877	$30.23
13	Miami, FL	$62,422	$30.01
14	Baltimore, MD	$61,592	$29.61
15	Seattle, WA	$60,190	$28.94
16	Minneapolis, MN	$59,821	$28.76
17	Charleston, SC	$59,168	$28.45
18	Richmond, IN	$58,460	$28.11
19	Las Vegas, NV	$58,292	$28.02
20	Tucson, AZ	$57,464	$27.63

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Sales consultant salary details

A sales consultant's salary ranges from $37,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $97,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a sales consultant's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$97,000	$8,083	$47
75th Percentile	$77,000	$6,417	$37
Average	$60,135	$5,011	$29
25th Percentile	$46,000	$3,833	$22
10th Percentile	$37,000	$3,083	$18

Highest paying sales consultant jobs

The highest paying types of sales consultants are consultant and sales representative, internet sales consultant, and customs consultant.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Outside Sales	$77,292	$6,441	$37.16	333,400
Consultant And Sales Representative	$225,832	$18,819	$108.57	236,264
Outside Sales Representative	$60,443	$5,037	$29.06	218,034
Sales Professional	$68,809	$5,734	$33.08	347,888
Sales Agent	$45,217	$3,768	$21.74	391,987
Customer Service Consultant	$37,471	$3,123	$18.02	225,026

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Which companies pay sales consultants the most?

Sales consultant salaries at Google and Intuit are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average sales consultant salary at companies like SAP and Daysmart are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Google	$143,294	$68.89
2	Intuit	$136,678	$65.71
3	SAP	$129,333	$62.18
4	Daysmart	$127,981	$61.53
5	ServiceNow	$127,657	$61.37
6	Scantron	$121,222	$58.28
7	Boehringer Ingelheim	$121,143	$58.24
8	Oracle	$120,193	$57.79
9	Dell	$116,379	$55.95
10	Constant Contact	$116,342	$55.93
11	CVS Health	$115,954	$55.75
12	Reynolds and Reynolds	$114,676	$55.13
13	HP	$114,069	$54.84
14	Bayer	$113,176	$54.41
15	Invesco	$112,229	$53.96
16	AIG	$111,903	$53.80
17	Dermalogica	$111,745	$53.72
18	ResMed	$110,159	$52.96
19	Henry Schein	$109,936	$52.85
20	Morgan Stanley	$109,728	$52.75

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Sales Consultant salary by industry

The average sales consultant salary varies across industries:

The average sales consultant salary in the finance industry is $68,120, the highest of any industry.
The average sales consultant salary in the finance industry is $65,385.
Sales consultants in the retail industry earn an average salary of $49,860, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for sales consultants

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Finance	$68,120	$32.75
2	Health Care	$65,385	$31.44
3	Automotive	$60,623	$29.15
4	Manufacturing	$55,091	$26.49
5	Telecommunication	$50,760	$24.40
6	Retail	$49,860	$23.97

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Sales consultant salary trends

The average sales consultant salary has risen by $8,264 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average sales consultant earned $51,871 annually, but today, they earn $60,135 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for sales consultants over the last decade.

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Sales consultant salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$60,100	$28.91	+3.4%
2024	$58,100	$27.91	+2.4%
2023	$56,700	$27.25	+2.6%
2022	$55,200	$26.54	-0.3%
2021	$55,400	$26.61	+2.5%

Recently added sales consultant salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
at&T	Sales Consultant	Portsmouth, NH	06/30/2025	$52,000
at&T	Sales Consultant	Fairbanks, AK	06/30/2025	$40,509
at&T	Sales Consultant	Saint Cloud, MN	06/30/2025	$32,662
at&T	Sales Consultant	Destin, FL	06/30/2025	$29,656
at&T	Sales Consultant	San Francisco, CA	06/30/2025	$62,460
at&T	Sales Consultant	Cheektowaga, NY	06/30/2025	$32,662
Cengage	NGL K12 Field Sales Consultant, Atlanta/Greenville (Remote)	Greenville, SC	06/30/2025	$52,000
Ryan	Consultant, Sales and USE Tax	Boston, MA	06/30/2025	$68,600
Ryan	Consultant, Sales and USE Tax	New York, NY	06/30/2025	$74,800
Marsh McLennan Agency-Michigan	Sales Consultant, Employee Health & Benefits	Hunt, NY	06/30/2025	$50,000