Account Executive Severance Pay: 2026 Guide
Account Executives typically receive 2-4 weeks per year of service. Calculate your estimated package below.
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Typical Account Executive Severance Range
Account executives in SaaS and enterprise sales are frequently affected by go-to-market restructurings and territory realignments. AE severance typically follows company-wide formulas, but the commission/variable component creates additional negotiation opportunities. An AE with a strong pipeline can negotiate commission protection worth more than the base severance.
Based on $110,000 average salary, 5 years of service
How Account Executive Compares to Technology Average
Top Companies Hiring Account Executives
Severance packages at major employers for account executive roles:
| Company | Severance Formula | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Salesforce | Minimum 5 months pay plus career resources | Generous |
| Oracle | 2 weeks per year of service (varies by division) | Below Avg |
| Cisco | 8 weeks base + 1 week per year of service | Standard |
| IBM | 1 month per year of service (up to 6 months) | Standard |
| Zoom Video Communications | Up to 16 weeks + benefits + stock vesting | Generous |
| Shopify | 16 weeks minimum + 1 week per year of service | Generous |
Account Executive Severance After Tax by State
Top states for account executive roles. Same package, different take-home.
| State | State Tax | Total Tax | After-Tax (on $31,731) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 12.3% | 34.3% | $20,847 |
| New York | 10.9% | 32.9% | $21,291 |
| Texas | 0.0% | 22.0% | $24,750 |
| Illinois | 5.0% | 27.0% | $23,179 |
| Massachusetts | 9.0% | 31.0% | $21,894 |
| Colorado | 4.4% | 26.4% | $23,354 |
Negotiating Account Executive Severance
Role-specific strategies for account executive severance negotiation:
- ✓Push for commission on deals in your pipeline that close within 90-180 days
- ✓Negotiate for accelerated commission payment on closed-won deals not yet paid
- ✓Ask for CRM export of your contacts and activity history
- ✓Request non-compete waiver or territory limitation reduction
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Account Executive Severance FAQ
How much severance does a account executive typically get?▼
Account Executives typically receive 2-4 weeks of pay per year of service. With an average salary of $110,000, a account executive with 5 years of service would typically receive $31,731 (before tax).
Can a account executive negotiate their severance?▼
Absolutely. Account Executive severance packages are almost always negotiable. An employment lawyer experienced in technology can typically negotiate 2-5x the initial offer. Focus on role-specific benefits like push for commission on deals in your pipeline that close within 90-180 days.
What should a account executive prioritize in severance?▼
Beyond cash, account executives should prioritize: extended health coverage (COBRA costs $600-2,000/month), equity/stock acceleration, outplacement services, and a positive written reference. For technology roles specifically, also focus on professional certification maintenance and industry-specific benefits.
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