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Retail sales associate salary in California, 2026

How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in California?

Average base salary

$19.92
22%
above national average
Average $19.92
Low $16.90
High $26.51

The average salary for a retail sales associate is $19.92 per hour in California. 12k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Retail Sales Associate job openings in California

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Fashion Stylist Retail Sales
Novecento Boutique
Newport Coast, CA
$24.11 - $35.00 an hour
Full-time
55 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Retail Sales Associate in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
The DAKO Group
 
$286,000per year
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Snap Inc.
 
$258,750per year
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Axon
 
$248,508per year
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Airport Marina Honda
 
$210,000per year
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Citi
 
$210,000per year
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Yusen Logistics
 
$202,133per year
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Highest paying cities for Retail Sales Associates near California

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $21.72 per hour
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $20.08 per hour
  3. Downey, CA
    $20.06 per hour
  4. Sacramento, CA
    $19.81 per hour
  5. Long Beach, CA
    $19.60 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 California?

Entry Level Retail Sales Associate

Job openings
Average $73,820 per year

Junior Retail Sales Associate

Job openings
Average $58,371 per year

Retail Sales Associate II

Job openings
Average $21.05 per hour

Senior Retail Sales Associate

Job openings
Average $20.48 per hour