How much does a Account Executive earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Account Executive in United States ranges from USD 80,000 to USD 115,000 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 310,406 job listings

Salary Guide

Account Executive Salary in United States

Based on 310,406 job listings - 2026

-11.3% vs 2025

Average salary

$80,000 - $115,000

Median salary

$80,000 - $115,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$48K

25th percentile$60K

Median$80K

75th percentile$115K

90th percentile$132K

50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $115,000 USD

The median salary is $80,000

Top cities

New York25,099 job openings

San Francisco10,465 job openings

Chicago7,325 job openings

Brooklyn5,093 job openings

Austin4,312 job openings

Boston4,179 job openings

Atlanta3,684 job openings

Dallas3,237 job openings

Denver3,018 job openings

Los Angeles2,896 job openings

Seattle2,728 job openings

Houston2,545 job openings

Northern2,152 job openings

Phoenix2,131 job openings

Washington1,881 job openings

Nashville1,768 job openings

Charlotte1,570 job openings

California1,521 job openings

Columbus1,486 job openings

Raleigh1,419 job openings

Minneapolis1,384 job openings

Salt Lake City1,353 job openings

San Diego1,338 job openings

Tampa1,335 job openings

Arlington1,256 job openings

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Account Executive

310,406 job openings

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The average salary for a Account Executive in United States is USD 80,000 - USD 115,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 97,500 per year, based on 310,406 active job listings.

The cities with the most Account Executive job opportunities in United States are New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Brooklyn, Austin. New York leads with 25,099 job openings.

Explore 310,406 Account Executive job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.