Sales associate salary in United States

The average salary for a Sales Associate is $15.33 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 99.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 26, 2026.

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Sales Associate salaries typically range between a low of $10.27 and a high of $22.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Sales Associate include Los Angeles, CA at $19.56 per hour, New York, NY at $19.25 per hour, and Chicago, IL at $18.36 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Sales Associate include Manhattan Associates ($500,000 per year) and The Klotz Group of Companies ($500,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Sales Associate salary compares to related positions:

• Junior Retail Sales Associate: Average $58,998 per year
• Senior Retail Sales Associate: Average $15.89 per hour