How much does a Sales Associate make?
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/yrThe estimated total pay for a Sales Associate is $57,773 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $39,594 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 $18,179 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 $46K-$74K/yr?
Top Paying Companies
For a Sales Associate in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Sales Associate in United States. Employers include Amgen, AbbVie and Roche.
Top Paying Companies
For Sales Associate in United States
| 1 | Amgen | $127,672 | |
| 2 | AbbVie | $117,959 | |
| 3 | Roche | $117,370 | |
| 4 | Workday | $116,380 | |
| 5 | AstraZeneca | $114,927 | |
| 6 | Novartis | $112,619 | |
| 7 | GSK | $112,586 | |
| 8 | SAP | $111,823 | |
| 9 | Merck | $108,940 | |
| 10 | Eli Lilly and Company | $108,608 |
What are total pay estimates for a Sales Associate at different companies?
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Top Paying Industries
For a Sales Associate in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Sales Associate in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $93,309, Information Technology with a median total pay of $70,574, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $65,834, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $65,789, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $64,909.
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$65,834
27% Higher than other industries
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.
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Sales Associate pay FAQ
The average salary for a Sales Associate is $57,773 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 303415 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Sales Associate employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Sales Associate in United States is $74,170 per year.
The lowest salary for a Sales Associate in United States is $45,812 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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