Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Sales Associate make in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$59,526 / yrTotal Pay
$41,067 / yrBase Pay
$18,458 / yrAdditional Pay

$59,526

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$39K$93K
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The estimated total pay for a Sales Associate is $59,526 per year in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area, with an average salary of $41,067 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 $18,458 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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Related Job Titles

For Sales Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Some related job titles are Part Time Sales Associate Salaries with median pay of $35,031, Sales Associate/Cashier Salaries with median pay of $36,109, Seasonal Sales Associate Salaries with median pay of $43,466, Cashier Salaries with median pay of $35,523.

Top Paying Companies

For a Sales Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Sales Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Employers include Wells Fargo, J. C. Penney and T-Mobile.

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Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
$112,697/yr
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ALDI
$60,015/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Sales Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The top 5 paying industries for a Sales Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN are Financial Services with a median total pay of $112,697, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $81,634, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $49,195, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $47,865, and Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $47,784.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$112,697

    56% Higher than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$81,634

    40% Higher than other industries

  • Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation$49,195

    1% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$47,865

    2% Lower than other industries

  • Restaurants & Food ServiceRestaurants & Food Service$47,784

    2% Lower than other industries

Financial Services

The top paying company in Financial Services for Sales Associate is Wells Fargo.

Wells FargoWells Fargo$112,697/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.

How does the Sales associate salary in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Sales associate in US is $35,205 per year based on 53,772 salary contributions, which is 0.78% more than the salary for a Sales associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Sales associate gets the highest compensation are Mattress Holding Corp., AutoNation, Inc. and Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 18.27% more than smaller companies for a Sales associate.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Sales Associate/Cashier

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 10-14 years

$11

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
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Sales Associate/Cashier

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$30,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Sales Associate

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$517

/hr

$17 | $500

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
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Sales Associate

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$10

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Sales Associate

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$10

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
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Sales Associate/Cashier

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$12

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Sales Associate

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$18

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
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Sales Associate

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$11

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Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
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Sales Associate

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$17

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Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
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Sales Associate pay FAQ in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The average salary for a Sales Associate is $41,067 per year in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Salaries estimates are based on 273052 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Sales Associate employees in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN.

The highest salary for a Sales Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $59,682 per year.

The lowest salary for a Sales Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $28,258 per year.

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