What are the best cities for tech sales jobs?
Updated October 17, 2026 · Based on 1,014 job postings · Methodology
Seattle has the highest median posted tech sales pay ($219k), followed by San Francisco ($212k) and New York ($198k); New York and San Francisco have the most openings.
Tech sales pay by city
| City | Postings with pay | Median pay | Median AE pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 27 | $219k | $159k |
| San Francisco | 298 | $212k | $215k |
| New York | 292 | $198k | $200k |
| Los Angeles | 20 | $192k | $185k |
| Washington | 98 | $187k | $166k |
| Chicago | 82 | $160k | $149k |
| Atlanta | 39 | $150k | $149k |
| Boston | 46 | $130k | $120k |
| Denver | 44 | $121k | $128k |
| Austin | 68 | $113k | $128k |
Related: AE jobs in New York · AE jobs in San Francisco
FAQ
Are remote jobs an alternative?
Yes. Remote US postings have a median of $170k.
Cite this: “According to OTE Jobs data, seattle has the highest median posted tech sales pay ($219k), followed by San Francisco ($212k) and New York ($198k); New York and San Francisco have the most openings.” Source: OTE Jobs (otejobs.com), October 17, 2026. Free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 with a link to this page.