Retail sales associate salary in United States
How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in the United States?
Average base salary
$14.95
Average $14.95
Low $10.56
High $21.17
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a retail sales associate is $14.95 per hour in the United States. 181.3k salaries reported, updated at November 29, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Retail Sales Associates in United States
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Highest paying cities for Retail Sales Associates near United States
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Where can a Retail Sales Associate earn more?
Compare salaries for Retail Sales Associates in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Retail Sales Associates
Most recommended skill
Flooring Installation(earn +45.19% more)
The jobs requiring this skill have increase by 90.00% since 2018. Retail Sales Associates with this skill earn +45.19% more than the average base salary, which is $14.95 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | increase by 2 |
| 2016 | 20 | increase by 900.00% |
| 2017 | 22 | increase by 10.00% |
| 2018 | 10 | decrease by 54.55% |
| 2019 | 19 | increase by 90.00% |
Top companies hiring Retail Sales Associates with the recommended skill
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Most common benefits for Retail Sales Associates
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 43,554 ratings32% of Retail Sales Associates in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Customer Service Representative
Job openingsAverage $17.75 per hour
Sales Associate
Job openingsAverage $14.66 per hour
Seasonal Associate
Job openingsAverage $14.81 per hour
Sales Assistant
Job openingsAverage $17.68 per hour
Delivery Driver
Job openingsAverage $18.70 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Retail Sales Associate
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