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GitHub Sales Engineer Salary

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Median On-Target Earnings
Top Performer Can Earn
Salary Distribution
Base Salary
On-Target Earnings

Percent that Attain Quota?

of Sales Engineers typically hit their quota here
What percent of Sales Engineers hit quota at GitHub?

Approximately 80% of Sales Engineers at GitHub meet or exceed their annual quota based on ratings submitted in the past year.

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Employee Sentiment on Compensation at GitHub

Base Compensation
3.9
Incentive Compensation Structure
3.8
Frequently Asked Questions

The average base salary for a Sales Engineer at GitHub ranges from $135,000 to $155,000, with total on-target earnings (OTE) typically between $200,000 and $225,000. These compensation ranges vary based on experience, location, and specific territory assignment.

GitHub Sales Engineers receive a 67/33 mix that is usually more base-heavy than quota-carrying sellers. The variable component is tied to presales impact—technical win rates, demo or proof-of-concept success, and contribution to team bookings. Payouts are commonly quarterly, with accelerators after team or individual quota attainment passes 100%.

Assuming a median OTE of $220,000, Sales Engineers at GitHub can expect between $52,500 and $90,000 in annual variable compensation.

The median base salary for Sales Engineer at GitHub is $145,000 per year, which is equivalent than the median base salary of the global salary role.

Top-performer Sales Engineers at GitHub typically earn between $290,000 and $300,000. High-performing Sales Engineers generally exceed technical KPIs or team goals by 110-120%, with limited accelerators compared to quota-carrying roles. The highest reported total compensation for this role last year was $283,333.

Approximately 80.0% of Sales Engineers at GitHub meet or exceed their annual quota based on ratings submitted in the past year.

Percent that Attain Quota?

of Sales Engineers typically hit their quota here
What percent of Sales Engineers hit quota at GitHub?

Approximately 80% of Sales Engineers at GitHub meet or exceed their annual quota based on ratings submitted in the past year.

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Avg. deal size
$65,000
Base variable split?
67% / 33%
Product - Market Fit?
4.7
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Frequently Asked Questions

The average base salary for a Sales Engineer at GitHub ranges from $135,000 to $155,000, with total on-target earnings (OTE) typically between $200,000 and $225,000. These compensation ranges vary based on experience, location, and specific territory assignment.

GitHub Sales Engineers receive a 67/33 mix that is usually more base-heavy than quota-carrying sellers. The variable component is tied to presales impact—technical win rates, demo or proof-of-concept success, and contribution to team bookings. Payouts are commonly quarterly, with accelerators after team or individual quota attainment passes 100%.

Assuming a median OTE of $220,000, Sales Engineers at GitHub can expect between $52,500 and $90,000 in annual variable compensation.

The median base salary for Sales Engineer at GitHub is $145,000 per year, which is equivalent than the median base salary of the global salary role.

Top-performer Sales Engineers at GitHub typically earn between $290,000 and $300,000. High-performing Sales Engineers generally exceed technical KPIs or team goals by 110-120%, with limited accelerators compared to quota-carrying roles. The highest reported total compensation for this role last year was $283,333.

Approximately 80.0% of Sales Engineers at GitHub meet or exceed their annual quota based on ratings submitted in the past year.