Sales Development Representative salary in Greensboro-High Point, NC
For this job Greensboro-High Point sits right at the North Carolina figure, with a median of $62,520 a year1. That is about level with the North Carolina statewide median of $62,620, and 10.7% below the US median of $69,990. Among US areas it comes in at #154 of 520. About 2,880 sales development representatives work here, 6% of the North Carolina total.
BLS occupation 41-3091, area Greensboro-High Point, NC. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Greensboro-High Point against North Carolina and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $37,070 | $62,520 | $138,110 | |
| North Carolina | $37,410 | $62,620 | $145,630 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
The middle half of sales development representatives in Greensboro-High Point earns $44,030–$95,320. The top tenth earns $138,110 or more, 3.7 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 3.9 times. The mean ($76,810) is 23% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $51,290 wide, between the figure for North Carolina ($51,270) and the US figure ($52,810).
What to budget for a sales development representative here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,070 | $3,089 | $17.82 | $47,832 |
| 25th percentile | $44,030 | $3,669 | $21.17 | $56,813 |
| Median | $62,520 | $5,210 | $30.06 | $80,671 |
| 75th percentile | $95,320 | $7,943 | $45.83 | $122,994 |
| 90th percentile | $138,110 | $11,509 | $66.40 | $178,206 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $32,800 over the median, the 25th only $18,490 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $42,323 a year in employer cost. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,990 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Greensboro-High Point, and the North Carolina statewide median of $62,620 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Greensboro-High Point
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $18,151 to the $62,520 median and brings it to $80,671 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Greensboro-High Point
Of the 17 roles we track in Greensboro-High Point, this one ranks #7 by median pay, between office managers ($62,630) and paralegals ($58,650). Project Coordinator is the highest at $99,690.
| Role | Median | vs sales development representative | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | +5.8% | 560 | |
| Office Manager | +0.2% | 2,510 | |
| Sales Development Representative | this role | 2,880 | |
| Paralegal | -6.2% | 860 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -12.1% | 240 |
Measured against the US median, sales development representatives rank #15 of the 17 roles we track in Greensboro-High Point (-10.7%), between virtual receptionists (-10.4%) and recruiters (-10.9%). The typical role here is at -6.7%, so, measured against the US, sales development representatives cost less in Greensboro-High Point than the area's general pay level would suggest. Sales development representatives hold 7.7% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Greensboro-High Point, 8.8% across North Carolina and 7.9% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in North Carolina
Across the 18 areas of North Carolina with data for this job, the median runs from $45,900 in Goldsboro to $72,460 in Durham-Chapel Hill, a gap of $26,560 a year. Of the 3 areas in North Carolina with more sales development representatives than Greensboro-High Point, 1 pays less: Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC ($61,850).
| Area | Median | vs Greensboro-High Point | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | +15.9% | 3,300 | |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | +9.7% | 8,970 | |
| Wilmington, NC | +3.2% | 1,730 | |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | this area | 2,880 | |
| Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC | -1.1% | 13,980 | |
| Rocky Mount, NC | -4.0% | 280 | |
| Hickory-Lenoir, NC | -4.3% | 940 |
Greensboro-High Point against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Greensboro-High Point is #67 of 518 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside North Carolina, Chambersburg and Charleston-North Charleston pay just above Greensboro-High Point and Salem and Monroe just below. All four are within $240 a year of the median in Greensboro-High Point. Of the three markets with about as many sales development representatives, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Greensboro-High Point | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady, NY | +8.8% | 3,060 | jobs | |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | +0.1% | 4,290 | pay | |
| Chambersburg, PA | +0.0% | 220 | pay | |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | this area | 2,880 | ||
| Salem, OR | -0.2% | 710 | pay | |
| Monroe, MI | -0.4% | 150 | pay | |
| Boise City, ID | -1.1% | 2,970 | jobs | |
| Tulsa, OK | -12.0% | 2,870 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a sales development representative in Greensboro-High Point, NC?
About $80,671 a year at the median, or $6,723 a month: $62,520 in pay plus about $18,151 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do sales development representatives earn in Greensboro-High Point?
The median was $62,520 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $37,070, the 90th $138,110, and the middle half earned $44,030 to $95,320.
Is Greensboro-High Point cheaper than the rest of North Carolina for sales development representatives?
About the same: a median of $62,520 against $62,620 statewide. The next area up in North Carolina is Wilmington at $64,520, the next down Charlotte-Concord at $61,850.
How many sales development representatives work in Greensboro-High Point?
BLS counts about 2,880 in the May 2025 survey. That is 6% of the North Carolina total of 46,040. 3 areas in North Carolina have more; the closest in size is Durham-Chapel Hill, with about 3,300.
Does a sales development representative cost more than a paralegal in Greensboro-High Point?
Yes: $3,870 a year more at the median. The medians are $62,520 and $58,650.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.