How much do Sales Engineers make in 2026?
Updated October 17, 2026 · Based on 342 job postings · Methodology
Sales Engineers in the US make a median of $180k in posted pay (midpoint of employer ranges, 342 current postings), with stated OTE at $180k and base-only ranges at $172k.
Sales Engineer pay, US
| Postings | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTE (base + commission) | 171 | $140k | $180k | $204k | $238k |
| Base salary | 171 | $149k | $172k | $202k | $240k |
| All postings with pay | 342 | $144k | $180k | $204k | $238k |
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Related: Sales Engineer pay report · Sales Engineer jobs
FAQ
What is a good OTE for a Sales Engineer?
A good OTE for a Sales Engineer in 2026 is about $180k (the median stated OTE across 171 current US postings); $204k or more puts an offer in the top quarter, and below $140k is the bottom quarter.
Do remote roles pay less?
See remote vs onsite pay: https://otejobs.com/answers/do-remote-sales-jobs-pay-less/
Cite this: “According to OTE Jobs data, sales Engineers in the US make a median of $180k in posted pay (midpoint of employer ranges, 342 current postings), with stated OTE at $180k and base-only ranges at $172k.” Source: OTE Jobs (otejobs.com), October 17, 2026. Free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 with a link to this page.