How much does a Sales Associate make in New York City, NY?

Updated Dec 8, 2023

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Total Pay Range
$67K - $116K/yr
Base Pay
$44K - $72K/yr
Additional Pay
$23K - $43K/yr

$87K

/yr
$67K$116K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Sales Associate is $87,087 per year in the New York City, NY area, with an average salary of $56,125 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 $30,961 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.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $67K-$116K/yr?

Related Job Titles

For Sales Associate in New York City, NY

Some related job titles are Part Time Sales Associate Salaries with median pay of $68,092, Sales Associate/Cashier Salaries with median pay of $42,082, Seasonal Sales Associate Salaries with median pay of $48,405, Cashier Salaries with median pay of $42,947.

Top Paying Companies

For a Sales Associate in New York City, NY

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Sales Associate in New York City, NY. Employers include BlackRock, Boston Consulting Group and Goldman Sachs.

1
BlackRock
BlackRock
$174,696/yr
135 open jobs
4
Oracle
$154,658/yr
5
Google
$154,065/yr
10
Indeed
$141,726/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Sales Associate in New York City, NY

1BlackRock$174,696
2Boston Consulting Group$165,510
3Goldman Sachs$160,655
4Oracle$154,658
5Google$154,065
6Microsoft$153,787
7Salesforce$149,780
8Bloomberg L.P.$149,607
9Lazard Asset Management$144,027
10Indeed$141,726

What are total pay estimates for a Sales Associate at different companies in New York City, NY?

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Macy's
3.4
Sales AssociateSee 450 salaries from this location

$18

 / hr
Urban Outfitters
3.6
Sales AssociateSee 389 salaries from this location

$19

 / hr
Uniqlo
3.4
Sales AssociateSee 376 salaries from this location

$18

 / hr
Zara
3.3
Sales AssociateSee 264 salaries from this location

$19

 / hr
Gap
3.8
Sales AssociateSee 256 salaries from this location

$19

 / hr
H&M
3.5
Sales AssociateSee 231 salaries from this location

$20

 / hr
Bloomingdale's
3.3
Sales AssociateSee 219 salaries from this location

$28

 / hr

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Forever 21
3.2
Sales AssociateSee 193 salaries from this location

$18

 / hr
American Eagle Outfitters
3.5
Sales AssociateSee 190 salaries from this location

$18

 / hr
Old Navy
3.6
Sales AssociateSee 175 salaries from this location

$18

 / hr
Madewell
4.2
Sales AssociateSee 170 salaries from this location

$19

 / hr
Victoria's Secret
3.5
Sales AssociateSee 162 salaries from this location

$27

 / hr
J. Crew
3.9
Sales AssociateSee 158 salaries from this location

$24

 / hr
Target
3.5
Sales AssociateSee 149 salaries from this location

$18

 / hr
Best Buy
3.6
Sales AssociateSee 142 salaries from this location

$19

 / hr
Banana Republic
3.6
Sales AssociateSee 129 salaries from this location

$18

 / hr
The Home Depot
3.8
Sales AssociateSee 124 salaries from this location

$21

 / hr
Anthropologie
3.8
Sales AssociateSee 120 salaries from this location

$25

 / hr
Staples
3.3
Sales AssociateSee 116 salaries from this location

$19

 / hr
Instill
4.9
Sales AssociateSee 115 salaries from this location

$83,365

 / yr
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Sales Associate in New York City, NY Salaries

Job TitleLocationSalary
Macy's Sales Associate salaries - 450 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$18/hr
Urban Outfitters Sales Associate salaries - 389 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$19/hr
Uniqlo Sales Associate salaries - 376 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$18/hr
Zara Sales Associate salaries - 264 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$19/hr
Gap Sales Associate salaries - 256 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$19/hr
H&M Sales Associate salaries - 231 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$20/hr
Bloomingdale's Sales Associate salaries - 219 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$28/hr
Forever 21 Sales Associate salaries - 193 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$18/hr
American Eagle Outfitters Sales Associate salaries - 190 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$18/hr
Old Navy Sales Associate salaries - 175 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$18/hr
Madewell Sales Associate salaries - 170 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$19/hr
Victoria's Secret Sales Associate salaries - 162 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$27/hr
J. Crew Sales Associate salaries - 158 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$24/hr
Target Sales Associate salaries - 149 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$18/hr
Best Buy Sales Associate salaries - 142 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$19/hr
Banana Republic Sales Associate salaries - 129 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$18/hr
The Home Depot Sales Associate salaries - 124 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$21/hr
Anthropologie Sales Associate salaries - 120 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$25/hr
Staples Sales Associate salaries - 116 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$19/hr
Instill Sales Associate salaries - 115 salaries reportedNew York City, NY$83,365/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Sales Associate in New York City, NY

The top 5 paying industries for a Sales Associate in New York City, NY are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $122,156, Financial Services with a median total pay of $111,627, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $105,388, Information Technology with a median total pay of $101,812, and Real Estate with a median total pay of $100,114.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$122,156

    53% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$111,627

    49% Higher than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$105,388

    46% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$101,812

    44% Higher than other industries

  • Real EstateReal Estate$100,114

    43% Higher than other industries

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology

The top paying company in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Sales Associate is Johnson & Johnson.

Johnson & JohnsonJohnson & Johnson$122,156/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 New York City, NY 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 16.98% less than the salary for a Sales associate in New York City, NY. 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.

Sales Associate pay FAQ in New York City, NY

The average salary for a Sales Associate is $87,087 per year in New York City, NY. Salaries estimates are based on 311953 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Sales Associate employees in New York City, NY.

The highest salary for a Sales Associate in New York City, NY is $115,634 per year.

The lowest salary for a Sales Associate in New York City, NY is $66,797 per year.

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

Pay for sales associates is similar to pay for waitresses, cashiers, food and beverage workers, information clerks and customer service representatives. They typically earn hourly wages. Additionally, many sales associates receive perks specific to the store in which they work. A sales associate at a clothing store may receive discounted outfits

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