Compare advertised VP of Sales pay by looking at the type of pay, location and scope of each posting.
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Advertised annual pay at quota · VP of Sales · United States · Checked November 11, 2026
Locations in this sample
United States (2) · Elk Grove Village, IL (1)
| Role and location | Advertised pay | Date and offer terms |
|---|---|---|
VP of Sales, United StatesUnited States | $400,000 to $500,000 per year Advertised annual pay at quota | Checked November 11, 2026 At quota, the advertised package was 50% base salary and 50% variable pay. Stock options vest over four years. The grant size and ownership percentage were undisclosed. |
VP of Sales, EastUnited States | $200,000 to $250,000 Estimated annual base salary | Posted Commercial real estate sales leadership. The employer labels the range as estimated base pay. |
VP of Sales, protein processingElk Grove Village, IL | $170,000 to $200,000 Advertised annual salary | Posted Protein processing sales leadership. The original provides a salary range. |
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Start with the advertised pay and the work location. Compare roles that give you similar responsibilities and authority.
Separate recurring base salary, conditional bonus, stock awards and benefits. Examples are labeled; general guidance is not a measured pay range.
Ask how many current reps hit their targets, how many deals still depend on the founder and how much pipeline you would inherit. Those answers help you judge the variable pay in a role that asks you to build a sales process while carrying a quota.
If the job could grow into a chief revenue officer role, agree on when to review it. Ask what would happen to your reporting line, scope and eligibility for future stock grants if the company hires a revenue executive above you.
Ask how quota is set, how the variable portion is paid and what happens if the territory or targets change.
An advertised range describes one opening. The written offer explains how its different parts are paid.
The table covers the broader Sales Managers occupation. Match the responsibilities and pay terms when comparing an individual offer.
| Metro area | Median annual wage | Middle 50% | Difference from U.S. median |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $148,270 | $100,360 to $207,340 | National reference |
| New York City | $215,150 | $160,200 to $310,750 | +$66,880 +45.1% |
| Boston | $206,610 | $153,940 to $253,490 | +$58,340 +39.3% |
| Washington, DC | $175,820 | $121,380 to $232,760 | +$27,550 +18.6% |
| San Francisco | $170,810 | $114,990 to $258,330 | +$22,540 +15.2% |
| Atlanta / Alpharetta | $166,920 | $120,370 to $214,910 | +$18,650 +12.6% |
| Charlotte | $162,000 | $109,340 to $216,960 | +$13,730 +9.3% |
| Chicago | $158,690 | $110,000 to $212,000 | +$10,420 +7.0% |
| Austin | $151,760 | $101,540 to $205,460 | +$3,490 +2.4% |
| Dallas | $144,290 | $101,840 to $205,680 | -$3,980 -2.7% |
| Nashville | $131,600 | $98,490 to $179,120 | -$16,670 -11.2% |
| Miami | $130,180 | $94,420 to $181,200 | -$18,090 -12.2% |
Wage data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. Retrieved . BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.
Among the metros shown, New York City ($215,150), Boston ($206,610) and Washington, DC ($175,820) had the highest published median annual wages for Sales Managers in May 2025. The U.S. median for the same occupation was $148,270.
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