Sales Associate Jobs (2026) — Salary, Cities & Top Employers

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 1,501 positions with reported compensation (14% of all Sales Associate listings).

10th percentile

$36,000

25th percentile

$50,000

Median (50th)

$65,000

75th percentile

$70,000

90th percentile

$100,000

Average salary: $65,675

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

Most frequently requested skills in Sales Associate job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.

Customer Service

CRM

Excel

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

Compare Sales Associate opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Remote %	Companies	New (7d)
London	225	£30,000	£30,000 – £140,000	–	15	50
dubai	180	AED 65,000	AED 50,000 – AED 70,000	–	15	180
New York, NY	100	$100,000	$72,500 – $110,000	–	15	17
Washington DC	83	$65,000	$34,700 – $66,000	–	15	22
Houston, TX	78	$57,500	$35,750 – $60,750	1%	15	12
Chicago, IL	67	$67,500	$61,250 – $70,000	–	15	18
Canada	59	$30,000	$30,000 – $30,000	–	4	0
Atlanta, GA	56	$58,000	$56,000 – $58,500	4%	15	27
Indianapolis, IN	53	$50,000	$36,000 – $60,000	–	15	4
Las Vegas, NV	52	$60,000	$60,000 – $60,000	–	15	7
Columbus, OH	50	$62,500	$56,250 – $148,750	2%	15	24
Orlando, FL	45	$60,000	$39,500 – $100,000	–	15	5
Jacksonville, FL	44	$65,000	$50,000 – $70,000	2%	15	15
Miami, FL	41	$70,000	$70,000 – $70,000	–	15	4
Nashville, TN	41	$45,500	$37,000 – $53,250	–	15	3
San Diego, CA	41	$60,000	$57,500 – $62,160	–	15	8
Louisville, KY	40	$65,000	$50,000 – $70,000	–	15	16
Phoenix, AZ	39	$66,000	$60,000 – $66,000	–	15	1
Tulsa, OK	39	$30,000	$30,000 – $49,834	–	15	19
Los Angeles, CA	38	$68,000	$66,000 – $71,500	–	15	8

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Sales Associate openings globally.

EssilorLuxottica Group 156 jobs

Rainbow 77 jobs

REISS 63 jobs

Ferrero 51 jobs

Leap 27 jobs

ALO 24 jobs

North40 Outfitters 19 jobs

Azadea Group 18 jobs

Majid Al Futtaim 18 jobs

POP MART Americas Inc. 18 jobs

Kurt Geiger 17 jobs

AlFuttaim 14 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Sales Associates work

United States 9,348 jobs United Kingdom 617 jobs UAE 296 jobs Germany 211 jobs India 12 jobs Saudi Arabia 10 jobs

Sales Associate Job Market Overview (2026)

The Sales Associate job market is solidly active, with 10,494 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 4,625 new positions were posted (2,707 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Sales Associate positions is $65,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between $50,000 and $70,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command $100,000 or more. Note that 86% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is New York, NY at $100,000 median, while Tulsa, OK offers $30,000.

Remote Work Availability

1% of Sales Associate positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (106 listings). This role typically requires on-site presence, though select employers are offering flexible arrangements.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Sales Associate roles are Customer Service, CRM, and Excel. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

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