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The 21 Highest-Paying Sales Jobs (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.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
Sales and Related
- 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…
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.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
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.
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.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
Sales and Related
- 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.
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.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
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.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
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.
Sales and Related
- Median pay
- $52,830
- Growth
- +3.1%
- Openings / yr
- 36,600
- Education
- High school
Rent, buy, or sell property for clients.
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.
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.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
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.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
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.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
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.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
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.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
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.
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.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
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.
Profile coming in the next tranche.
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.
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.
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).