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Highest-Paying Jobs in Sales (2026)
Sales Engineer tops this list at $124,900 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), with +5.5% projected employment change over 2024–2034. Below are 21 careers that meet the criteria, each with its real median wage, outlook and entry requirement.
Every occupation in the SOC sales and related group, from sales engineer to cashier, ranked by national median wage.
- Careers on this list
- 21
- Median pay on the list
- $50,160
- Projected to grow
- 11 of 21
- Openings a year
- 1,770,600
From 923 in the bank
BLS OEWS, May 2025
BLS EP, 2024–2034
Combined, BLS EP
How we built this list
- Included when the occupation sits in the "sales and related" SOC major group (41-0000).
- Ranked by national median annual wage from BLS OEWS. BLS medians include commission, but they are a national middle figure: individual earnings in commission-based sales vary far more than the median suggests.
- BLS publishes one wage per occupation code, and several O*NET job titles can share a code. Only one title per code is listed, so the same wage does not appear over and over.
- Occupations with no BLS wage or projection data are excluded rather than estimated.
- The list is regenerated from source data on every bank refresh. It is not hand-picked and no editorial ranking is applied.
The top 21 highest-paying jobs in sales
1. Sales Engineer
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $124,900
- Growth
- +5.5%
- Openings/yr
- 5,000
- Education
- Bachelor's
Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- Median pay
- $104,920
- Growth
- +1.9%
- Openings/yr
- 27,200
- Education
- Bachelor's
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers where technical or scientific knowledge is required in such areas as biology, engineering, chemistry, and electronics, normally obtained from at least 2 years of postseconda…
Sales Representative, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product salary & outlook →3. First-Line Supervisor of Non-Retail Sales Workers
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $87,520
- Growth
- 0.0%
- Openings/yr
- 24,800
- Education
- High school
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
4. Security, Commodity, and Financial Services Sales Agent
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $78,660
- Growth
- +3.3%
- Openings/yr
- 38,100
- Education
- Bachelor's
Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals.
Security, Commodity, and Financial Services Sales Agent salary & outlook →5. Real Estate Broker
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $73,220
- Growth
- +3.3%
- Openings/yr
- 9,700
- Education
- High school
Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
- Median pay
- $72,080
- Growth
- +0.3%
- Openings/yr
- 114,800
- Education
- High school
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals.
Sales Representative, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products salary & outlook →7. Sales Representative of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $69,990
- Growth
- +3.1%
- Openings/yr
- 123,000
- Education
- High school
Sell services to individuals or businesses.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
8. Advertising Sales Agent
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $64,820
- Growth
- -6.4%
- Openings/yr
- 9,300
- Education
- High school
Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
9. Insurance Sales Agent
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $62,280
- Growth
- +3.7%
- Openings/yr
- 47,000
- Education
- High school
Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance.
Insurance Sales Agent salary & outlook →10. Real Estate Agent
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $52,830
- Growth
- +3.1%
- Openings/yr
- 36,600
- Education
- High school
Rent, buy, or sell property for clients.
Real Estate Agent salary & outlook →11. Travel Agent
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $50,160
- Growth
- +2.2%
- Openings/yr
- 7,100
- Education
- High school
Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for customers.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
12. First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $48,520
- Growth
- -5.0%
- Openings/yr
- 125,100
- Education
- High school
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
13. Model
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $48,470
- Growth
- -0.5%
- Openings/yr
- 1,200
- Education
- No formal credential
Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
14. Door-to-Door Sales Worker, News and Street Vendor, and Related Worker
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $41,380
- Growth
- -10.0%
- Openings/yr
- 2,700
- Education
- No formal credential
Sell goods or services door-to-door or on the street.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
15. Counter and Rental Clerk
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $41,300
- Growth
- +3.2%
- Openings/yr
- 45,900
- Education
- No formal credential
Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
16. Demonstrator and Product Promoter
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $39,320
- Growth
- -0.1%
- Openings/yr
- 14,000
- Education
- No formal credential
Demonstrate merchandise and answer questions for the purpose of creating public interest in buying the product.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
17. Parts Salesperson
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $38,630
- Growth
- +3.1%
- Openings/yr
- 30,200
- Education
- No formal credential
Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.
Parts Salesperson salary & outlook →18. Gambling Change Person and Booth Cashier
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $36,220
- Growth
- -6.4%
- Openings/yr
- 4,000
- Education
- No formal credential
Exchange coins, tokens, and chips for patrons' money.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
19. Telemarketer
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $35,450
- Growth
- -22.1%
- Openings/yr
- 6,500
- Education
- No formal credential
Solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone.
Full page coming in the next tranche. Data shown here is from the same bank.
20. Retail Salesperson
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $35,410
- Growth
- -0.5%
- Openings/yr
- 555,800
- Education
- No formal credential
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
Retail Salesperson salary & outlook →21. Cashier
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $32,880
- Growth
- -9.9%
- Openings/yr
- 542,600
- Education
- No formal credential
Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions.
Cashier salary & outlook →
Highest-Paying Jobs in Sales: FAQ
What is the top career on the highest-paying jobs in sales list?
Sales Engineer leads the list with a median wage of $124,900 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025) and projected employment change of +5.5% over 2024–2034. Typical entry-level education is bachelor's.
How was this list put together?
Every occupation in the SOC sales and related group, from sales engineer to cashier, ranked by national median wage. Included when the occupation sits in the "sales and related" SOC major group (41-0000). Ranked by national median annual wage from BLS OEWS. BLS medians include commission, but they are a national middle figure: individual earnings in commission-based sales vary far more than the median suggests. BLS publishes one wage per occupation code, and several O*NET job titles can share a code. Only one title per code is listed, so the same wage does not appear over and over. Every figure comes from BLS OEWS May 2025, BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034 and O*NET 30.3 Database.
How much do highest-paying jobs in sales pay?
Across the 21 careers on this list the middle occupation pays $50,160 a year, from $32,880 at the bottom to $124,900 at the top (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The median across all US occupations is $50,980.
How many of these careers can you enter without a degree?
18 of the 21 careers on this list have a typical entry requirement below an associate's degree: a high school diploma, a postsecondary certificate, or no formal credential (BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034).