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Sales associate salary in New York, NY (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$19.35
26%
above national average
Average $19.35
Low $16.00
High $28.04

The average salary for a sales associate is $19.35 per hour in New York, NY and $2,800 commission per year.1.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Sales Associate job openings in New York, NY

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Sales & Enrollment Associate
Oasis Day Camp3.8out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$55,000 - $67,000 a year
Full-time
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Sales Associate in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Openbank Deutschland AG
 
$178,125per year
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Forrest Performance Group
 
$175,000per year
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The Carlyle Group
 
$166,667per year
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ING
 
$160,000per year
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Scotiabank
 
$160,000per year
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TD
 
$158,750per year
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Highest paying cities for Sales Associates near New York, NY

  1. Manhattan, NY
    $20.59 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $19.35 per hour
  3. Brooklyn, NY
    $19.04 per hour
  4. White Plains, NY
    $18.80 per hour
  5. Riverhead, NY
    $18.04 per hour

Where can a Sales Associate earn more?

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