Account Executive pay in California
200 postings with pay · updated 2026-10-17
Median OTE$229k
Median base$166k
Open roles244
Pay distribution
| Postings | p25 | Median | p75 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTE | 88 | $160k | $229k | $299k |
| Base | 112 | $129k | $166k | $230k |
| All with pay | 200 | $135k | $200k | $285k |
Top-paying companies
- Kong$360k1 role
- Samsara$350k2 roles
- Together AI$335k1 role
- Ramp$333k2 roles
- Carta$328k4 roles
- ClickHouse$325k1 role
Highest-paying open roles
Account Director, Startups Expansion
OpenAI · Hybrid · San Francisco
$378k–$441k baseAE
Account Executive | Strategic
Ramp · Hybrid · San Francisco, CA
$310k–$407k baseAE
Senior Account Executive, Enterprise
Airwallex · Hybrid · US - San Francisco
$300k–$400k baseAE
Enterprise Account Executive
Perplexity · Hybrid · San Francisco
$240k–$400k baseAE
Account Executive, API
Perplexity · Hybrid · San Francisco
$200k–$400k baseAE
Enterprise Account Executive - San Francisco
Kong · Remote · California, United States
$320k–$400k baseAE
Strategic Account Executive, Asset & Wealth Management
Anthropic · Hybrid · New York City, NY; San Francisco, CA
$380k OTEAE
Strategic Account Executive, Banking
Anthropic · Hybrid · San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY
$380k OTEAE
Strategic Account Executive, GSI
Anthropic · Hybrid · New York City, NY; San Francisco, CA
$380k OTEAE
Strategic Account Executive, Healthcare
Anthropic · Hybrid · San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY
$380k OTEAE
FAQ
What is the average Account Executive OTE in California in 2026?
The median OTE in 88 Account Executive job postings in California is $229k (middle 50%: $160k–$299k), based on OTE Jobs data updated 2026-10-17.
What is the average Account Executive base salary in California?
Postings that list base pay show a median of $166k across 112 Account Executive roles in California.
Which companies pay Account Executives the most in California?
Kong ($360k), Samsara ($350k), Together AI ($335k), Ramp ($333k), Carta ($328k).
How many Account Executive jobs are open in California?
244 open Account Executive roles at tech companies, 38 of them remote.