Prevailing Wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
The prevailing wage for Sales Representatives of Services sets the minimum salary a U.S. employer must pay when sponsoring this role on an H-1B, E-3, or PERM green card petition. DOL establishes four experience-based wage levels for this occupation, and the floor varies significantly depending on the worksite city listed on the Labor Condition Application.
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Level 1 applies to entry-level service sales representatives with limited experience, typically in structured environments with close supervision. Candidates new to the U.S. market or transitioning from a related support role often fall here. Sponsors filing at this level should document the entry-level scope explicitly.
Level 2 is the most common filing level for service sales representatives with one to three years of relevant experience who work independently on an established client base. Most standard employer sponsorships for this occupation are benchmarked at this level by OFLC.
Level 3 applies to experienced service sales professionals who manage complex accounts, mentor junior staff, or carry an above-average quota. Candidates moving into regional or enterprise sales responsibilities typically qualify here, and employers should document the expanded scope in the LCA.
Level 4 covers senior service sales representatives with significant autonomous authority, strategic account ownership, or team leadership. Candidates in director-adjacent or principal sales roles, responsible for defining sales strategy within their segment, typically warrant this designation.
Prevailing Wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Verify your base salary clears the floor
Service sales roles often carry variable comp structures where commissions and bonuses make up a large share of total pay. DOL prevailing wage compliance is measured against base salary only, so high on-target earnings will not compensate for a base below the applicable level floor.
Watch for title aliases that shift your SOC
Titles like Account Executive, Business Development Representative, or Solutions Consultant are common in service sales but are sometimes filed under adjacent SOC codes. Confirm your employer's LCA lists SOC 41-3091 so your prevailing wage is benchmarked against the correct occupation, not a lower-paying category.
Factor in metro wage gaps before accepting remote offers
San Jose and Boulder service sales prevailing wages run more than double those in Puerto Rico metros. For remote roles, the LCA must list your actual worksite location, so a below-market worksite city can materially reduce the wage floor your employer is legally required to meet.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 41-3091.00 alongside Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Account Executive Prevailing Wage
Account Executive Prevailing Wage
Account Executive positions fall under SOC 41-3091.00 (Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Accounts Manager Prevailing Wage
Accounts Manager Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Accounts Manager for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 41-3091.00 (Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Accounts Representative Prevailing Wage
Accounts Representative Prevailing Wage
Accounts Representative is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 41-3091.00 (Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Automobile Club Membership Sales Agent Prevailing Wage
Automobile Club Membership Sales Agent Prevailing Wage
Automobile Club Membership Sales Agent positions fall under SOC 41-3091.00 (Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Automotive Sales Consultant (Auto Sales Consultant) Prevailing Wage
Automotive Sales Consultant (Auto Sales Consultant) Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Automotive Sales Consultant (Auto Sales Consultant) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 41-3091.00 (Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Business Services Sales Representative Prevailing Wage
Business Services Sales Representative Prevailing Wage
Business Services Sales Representative is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 41-3091.00 (Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Business-to-Business Sales Representative Prevailing Wage
Business-to-Business Sales Representative Prevailing Wage
Business-to-Business Sales Representative positions fall under SOC 41-3091.00 (Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Client Relationship Consultant Prevailing Wage
Client Relationship Consultant Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Client Relationship Consultant for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 41-3091.00 (Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Customer Service Representative (Customer Service Rep) Prevailing Wage
Customer Service Representative (Customer Service Rep) Prevailing Wage
Customer Service Representative (Customer Service Rep) is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 41-3091.00 (Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Customer Service Sales Representative (Customer Service Sales Rep) Prevailing Wage
Customer Service Sales Representative (Customer Service Sales Rep) Prevailing Wage
Customer Service Sales Representative (Customer Service Sales Rep) positions fall under SOC 41-3091.00 (Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Sales Representatives of Services?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics from employers across every metro area. For each location, OFLC maps the SOC 41-3091 wage distribution into four levels. The employer must pay at least the level that matches the actual duties and experience required for the position, as documented on the Labor Condition Application.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify which applies to my offer?
Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision. Level 2 is the qualified professional working independently on an established territory, and it is the most common filing level for this occupation. Level 3 reflects expanded account complexity or mentoring responsibilities. Level 4 covers senior or principal roles with strategic autonomy. Compare the actual job duties and experience requirements in your offer letter against these definitions to identify the correct level.
Why does the prevailing wage for this role vary so much from city to city?
OFLC calculates wages from regional OES surveys, so metros with higher concentrations of technology and financial services employers, such as San Jose or San Francisco, produce significantly higher wage benchmarks than smaller markets. The worksite address on the LCA determines which metro's wage applies, not where the company is headquartered. If you work at a client site or from a remote office, that location controls the floor.
What happens if my offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
If the offered salary falls below the DOL prevailing wage for the designated wage level and worksite, OFLC will not certify the Labor Condition Application, and the H-1B or PERM petition cannot proceed. Employers who underpay after certification risk back-wage liability and debarment. USCIS also reviews wage compliance during petition adjudication, so a below-floor offer is a disqualifying condition, not a correctable paperwork issue.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool, which lets you enter SOC 41-3091 and a specific metro area to retrieve the current four-level wage table. Cross-reference with recent LCA disclosure data to see what wages employers have actually certified for this occupation in that market. Migrate Mate can also help you identify which employers have a track record of sponsoring service sales roles, narrowing your search to companies already familiar with the process.
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