Sales Engineer Salary Overview
$5,552
Bottom 25% Average
Early-stage startups
$86,686
Middle 50% Average
Growth companies
$154,000
Top 25% Average
Late-stage/public companies
Sales Engineers at SaaS companies earn an average of $98,490, with typical salaries ranging from $8,400 to $142,000. Based on 25 real salary data points from SaaS companies.
Detailed Sales Engineer Compensation Breakdown
Top 25%
$154,000
8 salaries
Middle 50%
$86,686
14 salaries
Bottom 25%
$5,552
3 salaries
Percentile Band | Average Base Salary | # of salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Top 25% | $154,000 | 8 salaries |
| Middle 50% | $86,686 | 14 salaries |
| Bottom 25% | $5,552 | 3 salaries |
What Drives Higher Sales Engineer Pay?
Years of experience and proven track record
Company stage and funding (later stage typically pays more)
Technical expertise and specialization
Location and remote work policies
Sales Engineer Compensation Structure
Base salary is primary component
Equity grants common at growth-stage companies
Performance bonuses typically 10-20% of base
Benefits packages vary by company stage
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