As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Software Sales Engineer in Iowa is $80,082, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,540 weekly, or $6,674 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Software Sales Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Software Sales Engineer in Iowa vary widely, spanning from $68,625 to $96,673. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,085) and 75th percentile ($88,767), while top earners (90th percentile) make $96,673 per year. This $14,682 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Use Cases, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Iowa Software Sales Engineer often earn 4.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 52 companies. However, Iowa currently ranks 33 nationwide for Software Sales Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Software Sales Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $68,625 IA May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $74,085 IA May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $80,082 IA May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $88,767 IA May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $96,673 IA May 18, 2021
25% $74,085 10% $68,625 90% $96,673 75% $88,767 $80,082 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Software Sales Engineer ?

Sales engineering is a hybrid of sales and engineering that exists in industrial and commercial markets. Buying decisions in these markets are made differently than those in many consumer contexts, being based more on technical information and rational analysis and less on style, fashion, or impulse. Therefore, selling in these markets cannot depend on consumer-type sales methods alone, and instead it relies heavily on technical information and problem-solving to convince buyers that they should spend money on the seller's products or services, in order to meet a business need (that is, to sat...

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Location Ackley, IA Avg. Salary $74,300 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Ackworth, IA Avg. Salary $78,356 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adair, IA Avg. Salary $77,950 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adel, IA Avg. Salary $78,193 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Afton, IA Avg. Salary $77,950 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Agency, IA Avg. Salary $77,463 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Ainsworth, IA Avg. Salary $76,896 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Akron, IA Avg. Salary $71,461 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Albert City, IA Avg. Salary $71,380 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Albia, IA Avg. Salary $77,950 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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    Software Sales Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Sales Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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