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
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.
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.
Typical entry preparation: Bachelor's Degree and up to 2 years of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
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 ThinkingActive ListeningMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingReading Comprehension
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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.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
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.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Non-exempt · Service, trades, or production work
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay under FLSA rules. 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.
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).
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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