Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in Kentucky: $79,500 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, Kentucky

$79,500 / year

≈ $6,650 per month · $38.22 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Kentucky · median $61,000

25th percentile
$50,500Average
$79,50075th percentile
$86,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary by state

Alabama$70,500

Alaska$117,500

Arizona$99,000

Arkansas$86,000

California$109,500

Colorado$97,500

Connecticut$138,000

Delaware$109,000

District of Columbia$107,000

Florida$90,500

Georgia$93,000

Hawaii$101,000

Idaho$88,000

Illinois$123,500

Indiana$99,500

Iowa$92,000

Kansas$93,500

Kentucky$79,500

Louisiana$82,000

Maine$90,000

Maryland$85,500

Massachusetts$129,000

Michigan$102,500

Minnesota$141,000

Mississippi$61,000

Missouri$105,000

Nebraska$116,500

Nevada$80,500

New Hampshire$107,000

New Jersey$113,500

New Mexico$90,000

New York$192,000

North Carolina$100,500

North Dakota$103,500

Ohio$95,000

Oklahoma$116,000

Oregon$104,500

Pennsylvania$95,000

South Carolina$82,500

South Dakota$116,000

Tennessee$82,000

Texas$111,000

Utah$83,000

Vermont$111,000

Virginia$104,500

Washington$93,500

West Virginia$65,500

Wisconsin$99,500

About this role

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents is a professional role within the function in the Sales job family.

The Sales function covers building customer relationships, managing pipeline, and closing revenue.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agentss do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Make bids or offers to buy or sell securities.
Monitor markets or positions.
Agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients.
Keep accurate records of transactions.
Buy or sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities on behalf of investment dealers.

Top skills: Critical Thinking Active Listening Monitoring Judgment and Decision Making Speaking Reading Comprehension

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents pay by experience level

Entry level$49,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$58,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$81,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$134,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$220,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+3.3%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

38,100

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary by industry

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

281,280 workers

$89,000

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only)

257,110 workers

$88,500

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

173,040 workers

$151,000

Nondepository Credit Intermediation

24,160 workers

$93,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

12,610 workers

$124,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

12,610 workers

$124,000

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

7,220 workers

$98,000

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

4,870 workers

$148,000

Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities

4,360 workers

$90,500

Insurance Carriers

2,850 workers

$109,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents pays 1% below the average across 933 roles in the Sales job family (family average $114,000).

Similar-paying roles in Sales

Director Sales Regional$114,000

Director Trade Marketing Regional$112,000

Director Sales Administration Regional$110,500

Director Sales Development Regional$109,500

Director Key Account Regional$108,500

Director Account Regional$107,500

Supervisor Inside Sales National$119,000

Director Field Service Regional$106,500

Supervisor Field Service National$120,000

Director Inside Sales Regional$105,500

Careers related to Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

Financial and Investment Analysts$121,000

Personal Financial Advisor$162,000

Financial Manager$193,500

Brokerage Clerk$75,500

Financial Risk Specialist$129,000

Loan Officer$91,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents make?

The average base salary for a Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in the United States is $113,000 per year, or about $54.33 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $58,500 and $134,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Sales roles?

The Sales job family averages $114,000 across 933 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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