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Retail sales associate salary in Charlotte, NC (Updated 2026)

How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Charlotte, NC?

Average base salary

$15.83
same
as national average
Average $15.83
Low $10.34
High $24.24

The average salary for a retail sales associate is $15.83 per hour in Charlotte, NC. 455 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Retail Sales Associate job openings in Charlotte, NC

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Full-Time Store Associate
ALDI3.2out of 5 stars.
Charlotte, NC
$18.50 - $20.50 an hour
Full-time
23 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Retail Sales Associate in Charlotte, NC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
USAA
 
$239,870per year
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Premier Home Pros
 
$225,000per year
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Trex Company
 
$195,000per year
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Organon Pharmaceuticals
 
$186,550per year
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ThirdChannel
 
$182,000per year
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Gates Corporation
 
$125,320per year
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Highest paying cities for Retail Sales Associates near Charlotte, NC

  1. Charlotte, NC
    $15.83 per hour
  2. Raleigh, NC
    $15.03 per hour
  3. Burlington, NC
    $14.83 per hour
  4. Wilmington, NC
    $14.64 per hour
  5. Hickory, NC
    $13.52 per hour

Where can a Retail Sales Associate earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Retail Sales Associate get paid in Charlotte, NC?

Entry Level Retail Sales Associate

Job openings
Average $71,915 per year

Junior Retail Sales Associate

Job openings
Average $55,117 per year

Retail Sales Associate II

Job openings
Average $11.96 per hour

Senior Retail Sales Associate

Job openings
Average $25.70 per hour