State of Sales Salaries: What ANZ Reps Are Really Earning in 2026

Our comprehensive analysis of sales compensation across Australia and New Zealand.

We've analysed thousands of data points to bring you the definitive guide to sales salaries in ANZ for 2026.

Key findings:

SDR/BDR Roles:

  • Sydney: $70-85k base + $20-30k variable
  • Melbourne: $65-80k base + $18-28k variable

Account Executives:

  • Sydney: $100-130k base + $50-80k variable
  • Melbourne: $95-120k base + $45-70k variable

Enterprise AEs:

  • Sydney: $140-180k base + $100-150k variable
  • Melbourne: $130-165k base + $90-130k variable

The data shows a 12% increase in average OTE across all roles compared to 2025, driven by increased competition for top talent and the continued growth of the tech sector.