Sales Development Representative salary and cost of hiring in Idaho
The median sales development representative in Idaho earned $58,930 a year in May 2025[1], 15.8% below the US median of $69,990. That puts Idaho at #40 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $34,160 | $58,930 | $166,230 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
The middle half of sales development representatives in Idaho earns $40,990–$94,190; the top tenth earns $166,230 or more, 4.9 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 Idaho median that makes about $84,186 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 Idaho
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $115,420 | 230 | |
| Boise City, ID | $106,060 | 2,970 | |
| Pocatello, ID | $81,370 | 160 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $80,450 | 330 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $78,650 | 350 | |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $77,350 | 70 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | $73,580 | 190 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $71,460 | 410 |
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area pays the most ($62,750) and Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area the least ($46,210): $16,540 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.
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Questions
How much does a sales development representative earn in Idaho?
The median was $58,930 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $40,990 to $94,190.
What does it cost to employ a sales development representative in Idaho?
About $84,186 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Idaho do sales development representatives earn the most?
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area, with a median of $62,750 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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