Sales Lead/Sales Associate Salary
Updated August 22, 2022
Average Sales Lead/Sales Associate Salary
$15.36hourly
$31,954 yearly
Entry level Salary
$17,000 yearly$17,000
10 %
$31,954
Median
$57,000
90 %
How much does a Sales Lead/Sales Associate make?
Sales lead/sales associates make $31,954 per year on average, or $15.36 per hour, in the United States. Sales lead/sales associates on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $17,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $57,000.
Location impacts how much a sales lead/sales associate can expect to make. Sales lead/sales associates make the most in New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Alaska.
Highest Paying States For Sales Lead/Sales Associates
The darker areas on the map show where sales lead/sales associates earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
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Average Salary:
Sales Lead/Sales Associate average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $54,758 | $26.33 | 15,586 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $52,030 | $25.01 | 10,422 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $47,339 | $22.76 | 4,040 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $43,880 | $21.10 | 2,274 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $51,574 | $24.80 | 1,228 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $50,733 | $24.39 | 9,228 |
| 7 | Maine | $42,321 | $20.35 | 1,558 |
| 8 | Indiana | $41,948 | $20.17 | 7,092 |
| 9 | California | $44,448 | $21.37 | 33,822 |
| 10 | Vermont | $44,531 | $21.41 | 793 |
| 11 | Delaware | $44,809 | $21.54 | 1,329 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $42,710 | $20.53 | 6,528 |
| 13 | Montana | $39,041 | $18.77 | 1,358 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $39,021 | $18.76 | 6,172 |
| 15 | Illinois | $40,832 | $19.63 | 13,576 |
| 16 | Ohio | $37,095 | $17.83 | 12,016 |
| 17 | Arizona | $39,696 | $19.08 | 6,207 |
| 18 | Michigan | $39,108 | $18.80 | 8,588 |
| 19 | Texas | $39,433 | $18.96 | 21,559 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $37,288 | $17.93 | 13,819 |
| 21 | Alaska | $49,168 | $23.64 | 639 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $36,855 | $17.72 | 11,703 |
| 23 | Washington | $43,826 | $21.07 | 6,149 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $40,075 | $19.27 | 540 |
| 25 | Idaho | $37,670 | $18.11 | 1,907 |
| 26 | Georgia | $38,098 | $18.32 | 11,362 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $38,687 | $18.60 | 801 |
| 28 | Nevada | $36,712 | $17.65 | 2,418 |
| 29 | Colorado | $40,314 | $19.38 | 5,963 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $46,720 | $22.46 | 1,013 |
| 31 | Oregon | $39,189 | $18.84 | 4,383 |
| 32 | Kansas | $36,587 | $17.59 | 3,105 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $34,366 | $16.52 | 6,757 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $37,262 | $17.91 | 877 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $33,805 | $16.25 | 4,343 |
| 36 | Utah | $35,995 | $17.31 | 3,453 |
| 37 | Maryland | $41,112 | $19.77 | 6,523 |
| 38 | Missouri | $35,618 | $17.12 | 6,270 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $33,094 | $15.91 | 2,557 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $36,111 | $17.36 | 2,123 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $32,817 | $15.78 | 3,103 |
| 42 | Florida | $31,416 | $15.10 | 20,174 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $31,190 | $15.00 | 3,802 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $27,280 | $13.12 | 2,037 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $37,880 | $18.21 | 788 |
| 46 | Virginia | $35,348 | $16.99 | 8,993 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $34,397 | $16.54 | 2,008 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $32,580 | $15.66 | 4,950 |
| 49 | Iowa | $33,607 | $16.16 | 3,611 |
| 50 | Alabama | $29,053 | $13.97 | 5,031 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $29,191 | $14.03 | 3,395 |
Highest Paying Cities For Sales Lead/Sales Associates
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $54,759 | $26.33 |
| 2 | Austin, MN | $42,267 | $20.32 |
| 3 | Richmond, IN | $42,091 | $20.24 |
| 4 | El Paso, TX | $41,386 | $19.90 |
| 5 | Florence, AZ | $39,430 | $18.96 |
| 6 | Youngstown, OH | $39,345 | $18.92 |
| 7 | Canton, GA | $38,564 | $18.54 |
| 8 | Greenville, NC | $38,445 | $18.48 |
| 9 | Philadelphia, PA | $37,585 | $18.07 |
| 10 | Saint Louis, MO | $35,806 | $17.21 |
| 11 | Richmond, VA | $35,172 | $16.91 |
| 12 | Knoxville, TN | $34,797 | $16.73 |
| 13 | Florence, KY | $34,540 | $16.61 |
| 14 | Greenville, MS | $33,434 | $16.07 |
| 15 | Florence, SC | $33,332 | $16.02 |
Sales Lead/Sales Associate Salary Details
What is a Sales Lead/Sales Associate's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27 |
| 75th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| Average | $31,954 | $2,663 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
| 10th Percentile | $17,000 | $1,417 | $8 |
Average Salary By Related Titles
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Lead | $40,781 | $3,398 | $19.61 | 442,994 |
| Lead Sales Representative | $54,079 | $4,507 | $26.00 | 404,430 |
| Sales Leader | $68,699 | $5,725 | $33.03 | 458,558 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Sales Lead/Sales Associates The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $88,247 | $42.43 | 13 | |
| 2 | Harley-Davidson | $69,393 | $33.36 | 6 |
| 3 | Energi Holdings | $45,347 | $21.80 | 10 |
| 4 | The Culinary Institute of America | $38,997 | $18.75 | 1 |
| 5 | Core & Main | $37,500 | $18.03 | 1 |
| 6 | WarnerMedia | $35,413 | $17.03 | 7 |
| 7 | Nas | $35,405 | $17.02 | 1 |
| 8 | Xponential Fitness | $34,742 | $16.70 | 152 |
| 9 | Prominence Advisors | $34,352 | $16.52 | 1 |
| 10 | Hudson Group | $33,721 | $16.21 | 1,144 |
| 11 | Warner Bros. | $32,833 | $15.79 | 9 |
| 12 | Cigna | $32,293 | $15.53 | 6 |
| 13 | Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa | $32,285 | $15.52 | 136 |
| 14 | Levi Strauss & Co. | $32,283 | $15.52 | 347 |
| 15 | See's Candies | $32,131 | $15.45 | 248 |
| 16 | Express | $32,036 | $15.40 | |
| 17 | 20-20 Technologies | $31,711 | $15.25 | 248 |
| 18 | Nations Lending | $31,646 | $15.21 | |
| 19 | Kelly-Moore Paints | $31,424 | $15.11 | 20 |
| 20 | PVH | $31,271 | $15.03 | 1,248 |
Sales Lead/Sales Associate Salary Trends
Average Sales Lead/Sales Associate Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Sales Lead/Sales Associate Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $32,000 | $15.36 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $31,000 | $14.91 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | $30,500 | $14.64 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | $29,600 | $14.24 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | $30,000 | $14.42 | +1.9% |
Recently Added Sales Lead/Sales Associate Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellowsservice | Sales Associate (Lead Generator or | San Jose, CA | 07/17/2022 | $41,740 |
| Petco | Lead Sales Associate | Colorado Springs, CO | 07/17/2022 | $27,653 |
| Bellowsservice | Sales Associate (Lead Generator or | San Jose, CA | 07/17/2022 | $41,740 |
| Petco | Lead Sales Associate | Highlands Ranch, CO | 07/01/2022 | $30,262 |
| Cigna | Sales (IC) Lead Associate-Curascript | Noma, FL | 06/30/2022 | $48,750 |
| Energi Solutions | Sales Associate Lead Setter No Experience Required | Greeley, CO | 05/30/2022 | $70,000 |
| Aldo | Sales Associates/Sales Lead | Downey, CA | 05/30/2022 | $33,392 |
| Hotworx Trop Canyon Plaza | Lead Membership Sales Associate | Las Vegas, NV | 05/28/2022 | $25,044 |
| Energi Solutions | Sales Associate Lead Setter No Experience Required | Layton, UT | 05/28/2022 | $70,000 |
| Alabama Tanning, LLC, A Palm Beach Tan Franchisee | Lead Sales Associate | Tuscaloosa, AL | 05/25/2022 | $31,305 |
Sales Lead/Sales Associate Salaries FAQs
What State Pays Sales Lead/sales Associates The Most?
New York pays Sales Lead/Sales Associates the most in the United States, with an average salary of $54,758 per year, or $26.33 per hour.
How Do I Know If I'm Being Paid Fairly As A Sales Lead/sales Associate?
You know if you are being paid fairly as a Sales Lead/Sales Associate if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in New Jersey you should be paid close to $52,030 per year.
What Type Of Sales Lead/sales Associate Gets Paid The Most?
Model/Sales Associate gets paid the most. Model/Sales Associate made a median salary of $81,755. The best-paid 10 percent make $104,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $63,000.
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