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Sales associate salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Sales Associate make in the United States?

Average base salary

$15.25
Average $15.25
Low $9.89
High $23.50

The average salary for a sales associate is $15.25 per hour in the United States and $6,000 commission per year.99.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Sales Associate job openings in United States

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Full-Time Sales Associate - Sa...
Sam Edelman3.1out of 5 stars.
Beverly Hills, CA
$18 - $27 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Sales Associate in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
The Klotz Group of Companies
 
$500,000per year
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KTBlack Services
 
$475,000per year
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Daffy's Department Store
 
$420,000per year
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Mobile Generation
 
$400,000per year
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Sunder Energy
 
$348,000per year
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HIGHLAND VILLAGE
 
$338,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Sales Associates near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $19.64 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $19.29 per hour
  3. Austin, TX
    $15.32 per hour
  4. Dallas, TX
    $15.31 per hour
  5. Atlanta, GA
    $14.98 per hour

Where can a Sales Associate earn more?

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