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Sales associate salary in Oakland, CA

How much does a Sales Associate make in Oakland, CA?

Average base salary

$22.24
44%
above national average
Average $22.24
Low $17.34
High $31.17

The average salary for a sales associate is $22.24 per hour in Oakland, CA and $8,272 commission per year.34 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 30, 2026).

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MSB Sales Associate
Cardenas Markets LLC3.3out of 5 stars.
Oakland, CA
$19.50 - $22.24 an hour
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Sales Associate in Oakland, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
One Toyota of Oakland
 
$163,750per year
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Mercedes-Benz Group
 
$143,000per year
Homewise Appliance
 
$120,000per year
solarXperts
 
$85,000per year
Clear Choice Payments
 
$85,000per year
TRYFACTA, INC.
 
$83,200per year

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Highest paying cities for Sales Associates near Oakland, CA

  1. Northridge, CA
    $19.93 per hour
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $19.80 per hour
  3. Newport Beach, CA
    $19.30 per hour
  4. Ontario, CA
    $19.13 per hour
  5. San Diego, CA
    $19.09 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Sales Associate

The average salary for a Sales Associate is $22.24 per hour in Oakland, CA. This figure is based on 34 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 30, 2026.

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Sales Associate salaries in Oakland, CA typically range between a low of $17.34 and a high of $31.17 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Sales Associate in Oakland, CA include Northridge, CA at $19.93 per hour, Los Angeles, CA at $19.80 per hour, and Newport Beach, CA at $19.30 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Sales Associate in Oakland, CA include One Toyota of Oakland ($163,750 per year) and Mercedes-Benz Group ($143,000 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 in Oakland, CA compares to related positions:

  • Junior Retail Sales Associate: Average $64,210 per year
  • Senior Retail Sales Associate: Average $24.22 per hour

How much do similar professions as Sales Associate get paid in Oakland, CA?

Junior Retail Sales Associate

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Average $64,210 per year

Senior Retail Sales Associate

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Average $24.22 per hour