As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Software Sales Engineer in Tennessee is $77,488, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,490 weekly, or $6,457 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 Tennessee vary widely, spanning from $66,402 to $93,542. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,685) and 75th percentile ($85,891), while top earners (90th percentile) make $93,542 per year. This $14,206 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, Tennessee Software Sales Engineer often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 52 companies. However, Tennessee currently ranks 43 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 $66,402 TN May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $71,685 TN May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $77,488 TN May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $85,891 TN May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $93,542 TN May 18, 2021
25% $71,685 10% $66,402 90% $93,542 75% $85,891 $77,488 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 Adams, TN Avg. Salary $73,002 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adamsville, TN Avg. Salary $69,271 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Afton, TN Avg. Salary $71,380 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alamo, TN Avg. Salary $75,436 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alcoa, TN Avg. Salary $74,381 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alexandria, TN Avg. Salary $75,841 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Allardt, TN Avg. Salary $73,813 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Allons, TN Avg. Salary $74,868 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Allred, TN Avg. Salary $73,813 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alpine, TN Avg. Salary $73,813 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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