Salaries//Vice President of Sales

Vice President of Sales salary in US

Average Base Salary in US

$205,391
$138,557
Additional Cash Compensation
$343,948
Total Compensation
Median: 190,000
Min: $0K
Max: $450K

How Much Does a Vice President of Sales Make in US?

The average salary for a Vice President of Sales in US is $205,391. The average additional cash compensation for a Vice President of Sales in US is $138,557. The average total compensation for a Vice President of Sales in US is $343,948. Vice President of Sales salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Vice President of Sales employees in US.

Vice President of Sales
Account Executive
Account Manager
Business Development Manager
Business Development Representative
Client Success Manager
CRO (Chief Revenue Officer)
Customer Support Rep
Director of Customer Success
Inside Sales Manager
Inside Sales Representative
Sales Associate
Sales Coordinator
Sales Development Representative
Sales Director
Sales Engineer
Sales Manager
Sales Operations Analyst
Sales Operations Manager
Software Sales Representative
Tech Sales Representative
Vice President of Sales
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best-paying cities for Vice President of Sales

The metropolitan areas that pay the highest salaries for software engineers are San Francisco, Boston, San Diego, Colorado and Baltimore.
City NameAverage SalaryCompared to National Average
San Francisco, CA$264,469
+ 26% (195,616)
Boston, MA$232,223
+ 16% (195,616)
San Diego, CA$224,500
+ 13% (195,616)
Colorado, CO$217,500
+ 10% (195,616)
Baltimore, MD$216,857
+ 10% (195,616)
New York City, NY$216,449
+ 10% (195,616)
Remote$215,843
+ 9% (195,616)
St. Louis, MO$215,571
+ 9% (195,616)
Houston, TX$214,500
+ 9% (195,616)
Las Vegas, NV$213,571
+ 8% (195,616)

Vice President of Sales Salary by gender

The average Vice President of Sales salary for women is $193,522 and the average Vice President of Sales salary for men is $194,059.

Vice President of Sales Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a Vice President of Sales with 7+ years of experience is $189,837.

Vice President of Sales Salary ranges

The most common Vice President of Sales salary in US is between $140k - $150k.

Average Sales salaries in US

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary 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$83,685
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$102,872
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)$238,408
Min: $67K
Max: $450K

FAQ

Q:

What is a vice president of sales?

A.
A vice president of sales is usually the top sales leadership position at a company. The VP of sales leads the direction of the sales strategy and makes decisions that set up sales representatives for success.
Q:

How to become a vice president of sales?

A.
A vice president of sales usually has a bachelor’s degree, and in some cases, a master’s degree as well in business, marketing, or a related field. In addition to additional training and certifications, a VP of sales typically has more than 10 years of experience that included both sales and management experience.
Q:

How much does a vice president of sales make?

A.

The salary range for a vice president of sales is $140K-$450K. The average salary for a Vice President of Sales in US is $205,391.

Career Info

Vice President of Sales jobs in US

Skills that affect Vice President of Sales salaries in US

1
Account Development
3% have this skill
2
Sales Management
1% have this skill
3
Account Management
1% have this skill
4
Sales Strategy
1% have this skill
5
Sales Planning
1% have this skill
6
Customer Relationship Management
1% have this skill

Average Vice President of Sales Salary by Company Size

People with the job title Vice President of Sales make the most at companies with 501-1,000 employees, earning $219,392 on average.

Recent Vice President of Sales salaries in US

$250,000
Yearly Salary
A Head of Public Sector reported a yearly salary of $250,000 with +$250,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Washington DC
>10 Reports
$250,000
Yearly Salary
A VP, Revenue Operations reported a yearly salary of $250,000 with +$62,500 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
Boston, MA
$180,000
Yearly Salary
A Regional Sales Manager reported a yearly salary of $180,000 with +$200,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Colorado, CO
$155,000
Yearly Salary
A RVP Employer Sales reported a yearly salary of $155,000 with +$150,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Yearly Salary
A SVP, AM and Analytics reported a yearly salary of $250,000 with +$165,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
New York City, NY
$300,000
Yearly Salary
A VP Sales reported a yearly salary of $300,000 with +$150,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
501-1,000 Employees
Remote
$155,000
Yearly Salary
A Head of Sales reported a yearly salary of $155,000 with +$100,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Chicago, IL
$160,000
Yearly Salary
A Head of Sales reported a yearly salary of $160,000 with +$50,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Austin, TX
$215,000
Yearly Salary
A VP of Sales reported a yearly salary of $215,000 with +$215,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Cleveland, OH
$240,000
Yearly Salary
A Vice President of Sales reported a yearly salary of $240,000 with +$100,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Los Angeles, CA
1-5 Reports