Account Executive Salary in 2026
Account executives manage client relationships and drive new business through prospecting, presentations, and deal closing. They work with prospects through the full sales cycle.
Median Salary
$73,000
$6,083/mo
Entry Level
$49,000
starting pay
Senior Level
$110,000
experienced
Job Growth
+6%
10-yr outlook
Account Executive Overview
Account executives manage client relationships and drive new business through prospecting, presentations, and deal closing. They work with prospects through the full sales cycle.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
1-3 years
Industry
Sales
Total Jobs (US)
700K
5-Year Growth
+17%
Category
Sales
Hourly Rate
$35.10/hr
Monthly Pay
$6,083
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Mid Career (5-9 yrs)
Estimated Account Executive Salary
$89,000
$7,417/month · $3,423/biweekly · $42.79/hr
Account Executive Salary Range
Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Account Executive field.
Entry-level Account Executives earn around $49,000, while the top 10% earn $127,500 or more.
Top Paying States for Account Executives
| State | Est. Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $86,000 | +$13,000 |
| New York | $84,000 | +$11,000 |
| Massachusetts | $82,000 | +$9,000 |
| Illinois | $76,000 | +$3,000 |
| Texas | $72,000 | $-1,000 |
Top Paying Cities for Account Executives
| City | Est. Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $91,000 | +$18,000 |
| New York | $86,000 | +$13,000 |
| Boston | $82,000 | +$9,000 |
| Chicago | $77,000 | +$4,000 |
| Austin | $75,000 | +$2,000 |
Required Skills & Certifications
Key Skills
Certifications
Account Executive Career Progression
Typical salary growth path for a Account Executive from entry level to expert.
$49,000
0-2 years
$80,000
3-7 years
$110,000
8-14 years
$145,000
15+ years
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