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Microsoft Sales Engineer Salaryin Canada
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Percent that Attain Quota?
of Sales Engineers typically hit their quota here
What percent of Sales Engineers hit quota at Microsoft?
Approximately 57% of Sales Engineers at Microsoft meet or exceed their annual quota based on ratings submitted in the past year.
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The average base salary for a Sales Engineer at Microsoft ranges from CA$139,971 to CA$157,151, with total on-target earnings (OTE) typically between CA$199,557 and CA$208,368. These compensation ranges vary based on experience, location, and specific territory assignment.
Microsoft Sales Engineers receive a 73/27 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%.
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The median base salary for Sales Engineer at Microsoft is CA$147,661 per year, which is 16% higher than the median base salary of the global salary role.
Top-performer Sales Engineers at Microsoft typically earn between CA$313,112 and CA$949,771. 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 CA$515,800.
Approximately 57.0% of Sales Engineers at Microsoft 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 Microsoft?
Approximately 57% of Sales Engineers at Microsoft meet or exceed their annual quota based on ratings submitted in the past year.
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The average base salary for a Sales Engineer at Microsoft ranges from CA$139,971 to CA$157,151, with total on-target earnings (OTE) typically between CA$199,557 and CA$208,368. These compensation ranges vary based on experience, location, and specific territory assignment.
Microsoft Sales Engineers receive a 73/27 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%.
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The median base salary for Sales Engineer at Microsoft is CA$147,661 per year, which is 16% higher than the median base salary of the global salary role.
Top-performer Sales Engineers at Microsoft typically earn between CA$313,112 and CA$949,771. 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 CA$515,800.
Approximately 57.0% of Sales Engineers at Microsoft meet or exceed their annual quota based on ratings submitted in the past year.
