How much does a Sales Associate make?

Updated Sep 29, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$46K - $74K/yr
Base Pay
$32K - $49K/yr
Additional Pay
$14K - $25K/yr

$58K

/yr
$46K$74K
Most Likely Range

The 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.

1
Amgen
Amgen
$127,672/yr
855 open jobs
2
AbbVie
$117,959/yr
3
Roche
$117,370/yr
7
GSK
$112,586/yr
8
SAP
$111,823/yr
9
Merck
$108,940/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Sales Associate in United States

1Amgen$127,672
2AbbVie$117,959
3Roche$117,370
4Workday$116,380
5AstraZeneca$114,927
6Novartis$112,619
7GSK$112,586
8SAP$111,823
9Merck$108,940
10Eli Lilly and Company$108,608

What are total pay estimates for a Sales Associate at different companies?

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Walmart
3.4
Sales AssociateSee 8,787 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
Macy's
3.4
Sales AssociateSee 6,138 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
The Home Depot
3.8
Sales AssociateSee 5,535 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
Best Buy
3.6
Sales AssociateSee 4,577 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
Old Navy
3.6
Sales AssociateSee 4,442 salaries from all locations

$16

 / hr
Nordstrom
3.7
Sales AssociateSee 4,149 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
Bath & Body Works
3.8
Sales AssociateSee 4,013 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr

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Target
3.6
Sales AssociateSee 3,651 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Gap
3.8
Sales AssociateSee 3,052 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
Victoria's Secret
3.5
Sales AssociateSee 2,907 salaries from all locations

$20

 / hr
Kohl's
3.4
Sales AssociateSee 2,878 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
Lowe's Home Improvement
3.5
Sales AssociateSee 2,687 salaries from all locations

$21

 / hr
Dillard's
3.1
Sales AssociateSee 2,630 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
American Eagle Outfitters
3.5
Sales AssociateSee 2,580 salaries from all locations

$16

 / hr
TJ Maxx
3.5
Sales AssociateSee 2,370 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
Forever 21
3.2
Sales AssociateSee 2,301 salaries from all locations

$16

 / hr
Urban Outfitters
3.5
Sales AssociateSee 2,238 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
J. C. Penney
3.4
Sales AssociateSee 2,144 salaries from all locations

$23

 / hr
Orangetheory Fitness
3.8
Sales AssociateSee 1,941 salaries from all locations

$17

 / hr
Staples
3.3
Sales AssociateSee 1,830 salaries from all locations

$18

 / hr
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Sales Associate Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Walmart Sales Associate salaries - 8,787 salaries reported$17/hr
Macy's Sales Associate salaries - 6,138 salaries reported$18/hr
The Home Depot Sales Associate salaries - 5,535 salaries reported$20/hr
Best Buy Sales Associate salaries - 4,577 salaries reported$20/hr
Old Navy Sales Associate salaries - 4,442 salaries reported$16/hr
Nordstrom Sales Associate salaries - 4,149 salaries reported$20/hr
Bath & Body Works Sales Associate salaries - 4,013 salaries reported$17/hr
Target Sales Associate salaries - 3,651 salaries reported$18/hr
Gap Sales Associate salaries - 3,052 salaries reported$17/hr
Victoria's Secret Sales Associate salaries - 2,907 salaries reported$20/hr
Kohl's Sales Associate salaries - 2,878 salaries reported$18/hr
Lowe's Home Improvement Sales Associate salaries - 2,687 salaries reported$21/hr
Dillard's Sales Associate salaries - 2,630 salaries reported$18/hr
American Eagle Outfitters Sales Associate salaries - 2,580 salaries reported$16/hr
TJ Maxx Sales Associate salaries - 2,370 salaries reported$17/hr
Forever 21 Sales Associate salaries - 2,301 salaries reported$16/hr
Urban Outfitters Sales Associate salaries - 2,238 salaries reported$17/hr
J. C. Penney Sales Associate salaries - 2,144 salaries reported$23/hr
Orangetheory Fitness Sales Associate salaries - 1,941 salaries reported$17/hr
Staples Sales Associate salaries - 1,830 salaries reported$18/hr
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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.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$93,309

    49% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$70,574

    32% Higher than other industries

  • Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$65,834

    27% Higher than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$65,789

    27% Higher than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$64,909

    26% Higher than other industries

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology

Top paying companies in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Sales Associate are Amgen, AbbVie, and Roche.

AmgenAmgen$127,672/yr
AbbVieAbbVie$117,959/yr
RocheRoche$117,370/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.

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Sales Associate

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$13

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Sales Associate/Cashier

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$12

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Sales Associate

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$5,788

/hr

$13 | $6K

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Sales Associate

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Sales Associate

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Sales Associate

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$35,099

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Sales Associate

United States of America

 | <1 year

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Sales Associate

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$9

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

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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