The salary statistics and trend of sales representatives in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare sales representative salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $31,360 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,120 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $60,350 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $90,110 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $135,800 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for sales representatives in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) sales representatives is $135,800. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $60,350. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent sales representatives is $31,360.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of sales representatives in the industry of Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,350 | 0.99% | 11.90% |
| 2016 | $59,750 | -2.63% | - |
| 2015 | $61,320 | 4.37% | - |
| 2014 | $58,640 | 3.24% | - |
| 2013 | $56,740 | 6.29% | - |
| 2012 | $53,170 | - | - |
The average salaries of sales representatives in 16 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of sales representatives in a specific industry, use the links in the table.