Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Car Salesman make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$76,665 / yrTotal Pay
$53,390 / yrBase Pay
$23,275 / yrAdditional Pay

$76,665

 / yr
$47K$127K
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The estimated total pay for a Car Salesman is $76,665 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $53,390 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $23,275 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Sales Representative

$84,487 /yr
Sales Representative
$116,834 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For a Car Salesman in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Car Salesman in United States. Employers include Hendrick Automotive Group, Ken Garff Automotive Group and Mercedes-Benz USA.

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Hendrick Automotive Group
$93,999/yr

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$71,704

 / yr

$7,113

 / mo

$77,976

 / yr

$72,680

 / yr

$87,249

 / yr

$28

 / hr

$93,999

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 / yr

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 / yr

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 / yr

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Top Paying Industries

For a Car Salesman in United States

The top 3 paying industries for a Car Salesman in United States are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $74,600, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $70,427 and Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $62,022.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • ManufacturingManufacturing$74,600

    5% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$70,427

    1% Lower than other industries

  • Transportation & LogisticsTransportation & Logistics$62,022

    15% Lower than other industries

Manufacturing

Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Car Salesman are Mercedes-Benz USA, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors (GM).

Mercedes-Benz USAMercedes-Benz USA$92,303/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Sales?

Sales roles are an important part of any business and are likely to grow as the economy expands. Compensation for sales workers often includes commissions, giving high-performing workers the opportunity to earn more. Specialized roles like technical sales also offer the opportunity to earn a higher salary for workers with technical skills. Customer service and communication skills are universally valuable, giving salespeople flexibility to work across companies and industries.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Sales

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$24

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Appliances Sales Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$110,000

/yr

$60K | $50K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Bookseller

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Sales Representative

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$720,020

/hr

$20 | $720K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Sales

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$55,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Car Salesman

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$3,000

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Sales Team Member

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$13

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Sales Representative

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Sales

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$40,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday

Car Salesman pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Car Salesman is $53,390 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Car Salesman salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1560 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Car Salesman employees.

The highest salary for a Car Salesman in United States is $84,701 per year.

The lowest salary for a Car Salesman in United States is $33,654 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Car Salesman or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Car Salesman.