Sales Development Representative salary and cost of hiring in Arizona
The median sales development representative in Arizona earned $72,920 a year in May 2025[1], 4.2% above the US median of $69,990. That puts Arizona at #14 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 41-3091. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $40,680 | $72,920 | $130,220 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
The middle half of sales development representatives in Arizona earns $50,260–$98,790; the top tenth earns $130,220 or more, 3.2 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Arizona median that makes about $104,171 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Arizona
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $99,590 | 19,810 | |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $94,740 | 230 | |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $91,120 | 270 | |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $81,940 | 320 | |
| Tucson, AZ | $92,210 | 2,110 | |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $79,860 | 360 | |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $77,820 | 290 | |
| Yuma, AZ | $86,390 | 300 |
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ pays the most ($74,910) and Yuma, AZ the least ($57,200): $17,710 a year apart for the same job.
What a sales development representative does
A sales development representative (SDR) books meetings for the sales team: researches prospects, writes outreach, makes calls and qualifies leads.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia (US state) | +3.2% | |
| Michigan | +0.6% | |
| Arizona | +0.0% | |
| Virginia | -0.4% | |
| New Hampshire | -1.9% |
Questions
How much does a sales development representative earn in Arizona?
The median was $72,920 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $50,260 to $98,790.
What does it cost to employ a sales development representative in Arizona?
About $104,171 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Arizona do sales development representatives earn the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $74,910 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes413091.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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