Sales Representative salary
From 266 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 41-4011: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 36% of Sales Representative filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Genscript. 12 filings (5% of the total), median $90,979.
- Median up 19% since FY2020. From $89,241 in FY2020 to $106,546 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Sales Representative H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 266 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Sales Representative jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 41-4011, Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products). The median base salary is $97,434, 21% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $81,027 and $125,000. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 36% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (42), and Genscript is the employer that files the most (12).
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Top employers for Sales Representative
Employers with the most Sales Representative filings. Bar: share of all Sales Representative filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 36% of filings
Mid-level · 35% of filings
Senior · 14% of filings
Expert · 15% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $76,325 | 90 |
| Level II · Qualified | $101,132 | 86 |
| Level III · Experienced | $138,341 | 36 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $160,000 | 37 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Sales Representative pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 7 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $106,454 | 42 |
| Boston, MA | $97,434 | 35 |
| San Francisco, CA | $126,500 | 18 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $118,915 | 12 |
| Washington, DC | $96,750 | 12 |
| Atlanta, GA | $90,000 | 11 |
| Seattle, WA | $112,902 | 11 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Sales Representative does
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 postsecondary education.
Typical tasks
- Negotiate prices or terms of sales or service agreements.
- Prepare and submit sales contracts for orders.
- Visit establishments to evaluate needs or to promote product or service sales.
- Maintain customer records, using automated systems.
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, or credit terms.
- Quote prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
O*NET occupation: Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (41-4011.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products), the median annual wage was $104,920 in May 2025, with 284,800 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $97,434, 7% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,000 | $52,600 |
| 25th percentile | $81,027 | $75,030 |
| Median | $97,434 | $104,920 |
| 75th percentile | $125,000 | $158,160 |
| 90th percentile | $160,000 | $200,440 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $65,000 |
| 25th | $81,027 |
| 50th (median) | $97,434 |
| 75th | $125,000 |
| 90th | $160,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $89,241 | $70,040 | $116,440 | 82 |
| FY2021 | $80,000 | $65,000 | $95,000 | 69 |
| FY2022 | $83,694 | $66,413 | $119,424 | 67 |
| FY2023 | $95,507 | $76,419 | $119,687 | 98 |
| FY2024 | $86,658 | $70,000 | $111,619 | 98 |
| FY2025 | $92,000 | $76,163 | $121,008 | 150 |
| FY2026 | $106,546 | $89,737 | $127,145 | 116 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Sales Representative make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Sales Representative jobs is $97,434 (266 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $81,027 and $125,000.
What does an entry-level Sales Representative earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $76,325. Level I accounts for 36% of Sales Representative filings.
Do H-1B Sales Representatives earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($97,434) is 7% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($104,920, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.