Sales · Level E2 · Salary
Senior Sales Engineer salary
Typical on-target earnings (US national)
$210,000–$265,000
Base
$165,000
Variable @ target
$55,000
Equity (annual)
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70/30; senior seat at SaaS/cybersecurity vendor commonly $160k base / $228k OTE.
Indicative, sourced — not a guarantee. KORE1/Everstage 2026 Sales Engineer guide (senior band)
Pay by metro — nominal vs cost-adjusted
“Real” adjusts for cost of living, so a high headline number in an expensive metro can be worth less in practice. Ranked by real pay.
| Metro | Nominal | Real (cost-adjusted) |
|---|---|---|
| Remote (US national) | $228,000 | $228,000 |
| Atlanta | $223,440 | $228,000 |
| Austin | $228,000 | $223,529 |
| Chicago | $228,000 | $211,111 |
| Seattle | $246,240 | $205,200 |
| Denver | $223,440 | $203,127 |
| Boston | $228,000 | $168,889 |
| Los Angeles | $228,000 | $157,241 |
| New York City | $239,400 | $154,452 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | $239,400 | $133,000 |