Sales Director salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$152,043
$108,229
Additional Cash Compensation
$260,272
Total Compensation
Median: 145,000
Min: $48K
Max: $420K
How Much Does a Sales Director Make in US?
The average salary for a Sales Director in US is $152,043. The average additional cash compensation for a Sales Director in US is $108,229. The average total compensation for a Sales Director in US is $260,272. Sales Director salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Sales Director employees in US.
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Salary Insights
Sales Director Salary by gender
The average Sales Director salary for women is $158,125 and the average Sales Director salary for men is $146,759.
Sales Director Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Sales Director with 7+ years of experience is $153,044. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $165,000.
Sales Director Salary ranges
The most common Sales Director salary in US is between $110k - $120k.
Average Sales salaries in US
| Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Support Rep | $53,730 | Min: $10K Max: $160K |
| Inside Sales Representative | $53,920 | Min: $10K Max: $179K |
| Sales Development Representative | $57,754 | Min: $26K Max: $170K |
| Business Development Representative | $58,590 | Min: $10K Max: $250K |
| Sales Coordinator | $62,467 | Min: $45K Max: $109K |
| Sales Associate | $70,266 | Min: $38K Max: $128K |
| Sales Operations Analyst | $70,320 | Min: $20K Max: $215K |
| Tech Sales Representative | $78,426 | Min: $53K Max: $135K |
| Account Manager | $81,209 | Min: $1K Max: $344K |
| Inside Sales Manager | $83,727 | Min: $6K Max: $205K |
| Client Success Manager | $89,764 | Min: $30K Max: $250K |
| Account Executive | $101,214 | Min: $45K Max: $350K |
| Business Development Manager | $101,575 | Min: $16K Max: $285K |
| Sales Manager | $102,908 | Min: $0K Max: $344K |
| Sales Operations Manager | $106,682 | Min: $30K Max: $292K |
| Software Sales Representative | $109,494 | Min: $45K Max: $208K |
| Sales Engineer | $128,713 | Min: $9K Max: $305K |
| Director of Customer Success | $136,139 | Min: $51K Max: $330K |
| Sales Director | $152,043 | Min: $48K Max: $420K |
| Vice President of Sales | $205,391 | Min: $0K Max: $450K |
| CRO (Chief Revenue Officer) | $238,168 | Min: $67K Max: $450K |
FAQ
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A sales director leads the sales department, developing its overall strategy and working closely with sales managers to help sales reps meet their goals.
Q:
How to become a sales director?
A.
Sales directors most often come from fields like business, finance or marketing, earning their bachelor’s and, in some cases, master’s degrees. Directors also typically bring a minimum 10 years of experience working as sales reps and manager.
Q:
How much does a sales director make?
A.
The salary range for a sales director is $57K-$399K. The average salary for a Sales Director in US is $152,043.
Career Info
Sales Director jobs in US
Skills that affect Sales Director salaries in US
1
Account Development
4% have this skill
2
Sales Management
1% have this skill
3
Sales Strategy
1% have this skill
4
Account Management
1% have this skill
5
Sales Planning
1% have this skill
6
Enterprise Sales
1% have this skill
Average Sales Director Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Sales Director make the most at companies with 1,000+ employees, earning $170,458 on average.
Recent Sales Director salaries in US
$153,000
Yearly Salary
A Digital Sales Director reported a yearly salary of $153,000 with +$15,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
Hartford, CT
1-5 Reports
$147,000
Yearly Salary
A Director, Sales Development reported a yearly salary of $147,000 with +$83,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
501-1,000 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
5-10 Reports
$171,500
Yearly Salary
A Sales Director reported a yearly salary of $171,500 with +$51,300 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Chicago, IL
$275,000
Yearly Salary
A Vice President, Digital Transformation reported a yearly salary of $275,000 with +$200,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Remote
$240,000
Yearly Salary
A Head of Sales reported a yearly salary of $240,000 with +$80,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Remote
$165,000
Yearly Salary
A Sales Director reported a yearly salary of $165,000 with +$165,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
New York City, NY
$165,000
Yearly Salary
A Director, Advertiser Solutions reported a yearly salary of $165,000 with +$165,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
New York City, NY
$180,000
Yearly Salary
A Sales Director reported a yearly salary of $180,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Seattle, WA
$170,000
Yearly Salary
A Sales Director reported a yearly salary of $170,000 with +$170,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Remote
$230,000
Yearly Salary
A Regional Sales Director reported a yearly salary of $230,000 with +$230,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Boston, MA