Account Executive Salary in United States

$100,000Regional estimate

Account Executives in the United States earn a median salary of $100,000. Salaries typically range from $74,000 for the 25th percentile to $178,000 for the top 10%, reflecting a wide spectrum of earning potential.

Pay percentiles

Regional estimate
25th percentile
$74,000
Median (p50)
$100,000
75th percentile
$135,000
Top 10% (p90)
$178,000

Gross annual, local currency.

Salary by seniority

Estimated
Junior$60,000-40%
Mid-level$88,000-12%
Senior$125,000+25%
Lead / Exec$175,000+75%

Total compensation

Base70%
Bonus12%
Equity12%
Benefits6%

Benefits are worth about $12,000 a year on top of cash pay.

Where this pay goes furthest

The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.

How we calculate this

These figures are a regional estimate for Account Executive gross annual salaries in the United States. They are derived from a large dataset of self-reported salaries and are not official government statistics.

Frequently asked questions

Is $100,000 a good salary for an Account Executive?

Earning the median salary of $100,000 means you are earning more than 50% of Account Executives. The 75th percentile is $135,000, indicating that a significant portion of professionals earn above the median.

How does a Senior Account Executive salary compare to a Junior Account Executive?

The median salary for a Senior Account Executive is $125,000, while the median for a Junior Account Executive is $60,000. This shows a substantial difference based on experience level.

What is the total compensation for an Account Executive?

Total compensation includes base salary plus benefits. The estimated value of benefits per year is $12,000, which should be considered alongside the base salary figures.

How is the Account Executive salary calculated?

The figures provided are based on a large collection of self-reported salaries. Percentiles like the 25th ($74,000) and 75th ($135,000) show the salary distribution, with the median ($100,000) being the midpoint.

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