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Retail sales associate salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$16.30
Average $16.30
Low $11.45
High $23.20

The average salary for a retail sales associate is $16.30 per hour in the United States. 149k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 23, 2026).

Retail Sales Associate job openings in United States

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Store Associate
7-Eleven, stowe, PA
Stowe, PA
$11 - $15 an hour
Full-time
54 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Retail Sales Associate in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Orlando Health
 
$500,000per year
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USTS
 
$400,000per year
SIA
 
$325,000per year
GALAXY
 
$287,500per year
Snap Inc.
 
$273,000per year
EY
 
$269,850per year

Highest paying cities for Retail Sales Associates near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $19.84 per hour
  2. Chicago, IL
    $18.86 per hour
  3. Phoenix, AZ
    $17.31 per hour
  4. Austin, TX
    $16.15 per hour
  5. Las Vegas, NV
    $15.72 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 United States?

Entry Level Retail Sales Associate

Job openings
Average $78,304 per year

Junior Retail Sales Associate

Job openings
Average $58,712 per year

Retail Sales Associate II

Job openings
Average $16.76 per hour

Senior Retail Sales Associate

Job openings
Average $15.83 per hour