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February 1,2022 at 12:59PM UTC

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Hi everyone! I’m early career working as a technical account manager at a tech company. I have the option of going back to my previous company, which I’m considering doing while studying to pivot to software engineering. I have been in this TAM position since last year and do not know if I like it so far.

But I’m curious what is the average salary range in the US for a TAM? What is the ceiling for most people as TAMs? Earning potential is important to me in whatever I do, so I’m wondering if, if I pivot, am I giving up a career path in (technical) account management that can lead to high 6 figures? Am I not giving it enough of a chance yet?

All input appreciated, thx!?

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Andrea Macek, Career Change Coach for Professional WomenFebruary 1,2022 at 3:17PM UTC
Hi there. There is a lot to consider here.
-Before you go back to your company, consider what made you leave in the first place? If earning potential really is the most important to you right now, you can research salary on a number of sites https://www.moneyunder30.com/best-salary-information-website
-You can also use the LinkedIn resources section to find salary data
-You also mentioned you're interested in a career pivot and that being the case, you may want to consider what other information you need before pivoting; So do you want to know more about the type of work, skills, projects etc that are used in that job?
-You said you're studying right now but it sounds like you're unsure if you're ready to make a move.
-I strongly encourage you to network and talk to TAM's and
SE's in various organizations so that you can really get a feel for what each job is like before you make a move. Networking is a great way to test drive a job before you commit.
Good luck! :)
AnonymousFebruary 1,2022 at 9:12PM UTC
Thank you for posing these questions.
The thing is
I left the company originally *specifically* for this opportunity, because it was my *first* full-time job offer and I wanted to get a taste of working a "real" job at a larger company. It was not specifically because I loved account management, that just happened to be the job.
Neither job pays well, but the company I left is in a small startup stage and I actually like the company culture there better.
I'm not sure where the LinkedIn resources section is. I almost never see actual salaries on LinkedIn, even not when looking on job postings.
I will be talking to some SWE's, but as of right now I am curious about specifically the earning and salary range for TAMs, so if you have any insight I would super appreciate it!
(The link you posted went to a 404 error page.)