Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$55,500 / year
≈ $4,650 per month · $26.68 per hour
Low $45,500Average $55,500High $69,500
Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.
Total cash compensation
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Base salary
$55,500
National baseline
Target bonus
$5,000
9% of base
Total target cash
$60,500
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles:25th$3,00050th$5,00075th$8,000
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
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About this role
Assistant Sales Engineer Team is a professional role within the function, focused on Assistant Sales Engineer in the Sales job family. The title carries Team-level responsibility, indicating a team scope focused on a specific area of work.
The Sales function covers building customer relationships, managing pipeline, and closing revenue.
Typical experience: 0 to 3 years at the Analyst / Associate level, per widely used corporate career-level norms (Radford, Mercer, and SHRM career-level frameworks). Actual expectations vary by function, industry, and company size.
Support senior team members with day-to-day operational work
Gather and analyze data using established methods and tools
Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for internal review
Execute routine tasks accurately and on schedule
Escalate issues and questions to more experienced staff
Contribute to team deliverables under direct supervision
Own revenue targets and quota attainment
Manage accounts and pipeline development
Negotiate deals and manage customer relationships
FLSA classification (typical)
Varies (typically Exempt if salaried) · Depends on duties and pay basis
Entry-level roles paid on a salary basis above the threshold typically qualify for the Professional or Administrative exemption. Roles paid hourly are Non-exempt regardless of duties. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
Career ladder and pay outlook
Median base pay at each level of the Sales Engineer ladder. Titles vary by company; levels compare role scope.
Projection assumes market wages keep rising about 3.5% a year, consistent with recent wage growth measured by the BLS Employment Cost Index. It reflects market movement for the title, not individual raises or promotions, which vary.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Assistant Sales Engineer Team make?
The median market pay for a Assistant Sales Engineer Team in the United States is about $55,500 per year in 2026, based on WePayFairly's market model.
What is the salary range for a Assistant Sales Engineer Team?
A typical market range for a Assistant Sales Engineer Team runs from about $47,000 to $64,000, with pay varying by company size, industry, and location.
How this role compares
Assistant Sales Engineer Team pays 67% below the average across 933 roles in the Sales job family (family average $169,000).
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