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Retail sales associate salary in New York, NY, 2026

How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in New York, NY?

Average base salary

$19.87
22%
above national average
Average $19.87
Low $16.00
High $32.22

The average salary for a retail sales associate is $19.87 per hour in New York, NY. 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 17, 2026).

Retail Sales Associate job openings in New York, NY

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Retailer
New York, NY
$17 - $22 an hour
Part-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Retail Sales Associate in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SIA
 
$325,000per year
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GALAXY
 
$287,500per year
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Citizens
 
$275,000per year
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BlackRock
 
$257,500per year
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BNP Paribas
 
$241,667per year
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MERCOR
 
$236,080per year
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Highest paying cities for Retail Sales Associates near New York, NY

  1. Bronx, NY
    $20.00 per hour
  2. Queens, NY
    $19.91 per hour
  3. New York, NY
    $19.87 per hour
  4. Brooklyn, NY
    $19.83 per hour
  5. Staten Island, NY
    $19.53 per hour

Where can a Retail Sales Associate earn more?

Compare salaries for Retail Sales Associates in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Retail Sales Associate get paid in New York, NY?

Entry Level Retail Sales Associate

Job openings
Average $59,146 per year

Junior Retail Sales Associate

Job openings
Average $69,804 per year

Retail Sales Associate II

Job openings
Average $21.32 per hour

Senior Retail Sales Associate

Job openings
Average $30.70 per hour