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Deli associate salary
Average deli associate salary
$13.63
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Average deli associate salary by state
Highest paying states for deli associates
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $32,189 | $15.48 |
| 2 | Vermont | $29,942 | $14.40 |
| 3 | California | $33,105 | $15.92 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $29,966 | $14.41 |
| 5 | Maine | $28,688 | $13.79 |
| 6 | Delaware | $27,094 | $13.03 |
| 7 | Arizona | $27,008 | $12.98 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $26,987 | $12.97 |
| 9 | Tennessee | $26,363 | $12.67 |
| 10 | Idaho | $27,932 | $13.43 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $30,043 | $14.44 |
| 12 | Oregon | $30,163 | $14.50 |
| 13 | Maryland | $28,120 | $13.52 |
| 14 | Michigan | $25,709 | $12.36 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $27,741 | $13.34 |
| 16 | Colorado | $27,779 | $13.36 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $25,624 | $12.32 |
| 18 | Nevada | $25,614 | $12.31 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $25,409 | $12.22 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $27,390 | $13.17 |
| 21 | New York | $27,312 | $13.13 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $27,232 | $13.09 |
| 23 | Missouri | $25,447 | $12.23 |
| 24 | Illinois | $26,443 | $12.71 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $25,924 | $12.46 |
| 26 | Montana | $24,756 | $11.90 |
| 27 | Ohio | $25,032 | $12.03 |
| 28 | Kansas | $24,932 | $11.99 |
| 29 | Alaska | $24,656 | $11.85 |
| 30 | Florida | $25,135 | $12.08 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $27,882 | $13.40 |
| 32 | Utah | $24,270 | $11.67 |
| 33 | Virginia | $23,217 | $11.16 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $24,672 | $11.86 |
| 35 | Washington | $23,489 | $11.29 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $23,706 | $11.40 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $25,939 | $12.47 |
| 38 | Iowa | $23,690 | $11.39 |
| 39 | Indiana | $22,982 | $11.05 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $23,501 | $11.30 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $21,478 | $10.33 |
| 42 | Georgia | $23,181 | $11.14 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $21,766 | $10.46 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $23,145 | $11.13 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $20,961 | $10.08 |
| 46 | Texas | $22,859 | $10.99 |
| 47 | Alabama | $23,056 | $11.08 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $21,711 | $10.44 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $22,633 | $10.88 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $21,958 | $10.56 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $21,455 | $10.31 |
Deli associate salary details
A deli associate's salary ranges from $20,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a deli associate's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| Average | $28,360 | $2,363 | $14 |
| 25th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
| 10th Percentile | $20,000 | $1,667 | $10 |
Highest paying deli associate jobs
The highest paying types of deli associates are associate, crew trainer, and associate food scientist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Runner | $25,536 | $2,128 | $12.28 | 240,853 |
| Food Clerk | $29,967 | $2,497 | $14.41 | 113,838 |
| Food Prep | $25,840 | $2,153 | $12.42 | 168,743 |
| Cook/Server | $29,716 | $2,476 | $14.29 | 257,582 |
| Mcdonalds Crew Member | $26,648 | $2,221 | $12.81 | 133,695 |
| Lead Crew Member | $32,857 | $2,738 | $15.80 | 152,202 |
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Deli associate salary trends
The average deli associate salary has risen by $6,408 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average deli associate earned $21,952 annually, but today, they earn $28,360 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for deli associates over the last decade.
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Average deli associate salary over time
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Deli associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,400 | $13.63 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $27,000 | $13.00 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | $25,600 | $12.30 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | $24,300 | $11.68 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $23,400 | $11.25 | +2.7% |
Recently added deli associate salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosauers Supermarkets | Deli Associate | Hood River, OR | 06/30/2025 | $31,201 |
| Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. | Deli Associate | Lancaster, MN | 06/29/2025 | $33,392 |
| Wegmans | Deli Associate | Lancaster, PA | 06/28/2025 | $33,392 |
| Price Chopper | Deli Teammate Ogdensburg | Ogdensburg, NY | 06/28/2025 | $32,870 |
| Albertsons | Deli Associate | Manchester Center, VT | 06/27/2025 | $33,935 |
| Albertsons Company Inc. | Deli Associate | Manchester Center, VT | 06/27/2025 | $33,935 |
| GPM Investments | Deli Associate | Stevensville, MD | 06/26/2025 | $31,305 |
| Wegmans Food Markets | Deli Associate | Lancaster, CA | 06/26/2025 | $33,392 |
| Albertsons | Deli Associate | Quincy, MA | 06/21/2025 | $34,853 |
| Giant Food Stores | FTF Deli Associate | Hagerstown, MD | 06/21/2025 | $33,392 |
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