Growth Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Growth Associate make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Growth Associate in the United States is $74,972 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a Growth Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,766
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,920 to $84,286
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,857
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Growth Associate Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $84,286 $7,024 $1,621 $41
Average $74,972 $6,248 $1,442 $36
25th Percentile $63,920 $5,327 $1,229 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Growth Associate Salaries

A Growth Associate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Growth Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Growth Associate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $51,975
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $64,196
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,275
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,166
  • Expert (over 8 years): $73,923
Levels Salary
Office Se... Level Growth Associate$51,975
Office Se... Level Growth Associate$64,196
Growth As... Level Growth Associate$77,275
Office Se... Level Growth Associate$99,166
Office Su... Level Growth Associate$73,923
$51,975 0 yr
$64,196 < 2 yrs
$77,275 2-4 yrs
$99,166 5-8 yrs
$73,923 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Growth Associates

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $94,562
  • San Francisco: $93,527
  • Oakland: $91,556

What Skills Can Increase a Growth Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Agility (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): The ability to think quickly and clearly.
  • Bookkeeping (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Bookkeeping is the recording of financial transactions, and is part of the process of accounting in business. Transactions include purchases, sales, receipts, and payments by an individual person or an organization/corporation. There are several standard methods of bookkeeping, including the single-entry and double-entry bookkeeping systems. While these may be viewed as "real" bookkeeping, any process for recording financial transactions is a bookkeeping process. Bookkeeping is the work of a bookkeeper (or book-keeper), who records the day-to-day financial transactions of a business. They usually write the daybooks (which contain records of sales, purchases, receipts, and payments), and document each financial transaction, whether cash or credit, into the correct daybook—that is, petty cash book, suppliers ledger, customer ledger, etc.—and the general ledger. Thereafter, an accountant can create financial reports from the information recorded by the bookkeeper.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Agility 12.5%
Bookkeeping 12.5%
Data Entry 12.5%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Growth Associate's salary.
  • Agility: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Work Under Pressure: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Bookkeeping: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Agility
$89,217
19%
Work Under Pressure
$81,720
9%
Bookkeeping
$77,221
3%
Problem Solving
$75,722
1%
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Growth Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Growth Associate roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 110% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 60% above the average. In contrast, Growth Associate positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Growth Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Growth Associate

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$119,956$58.060%
Financial Services$104,961$50.040%
Software & Networking$101,212$49.035%
Energy & Utilities$93,715$45.025%
Internet$89,967$43.020%

Growth Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Growth Associate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Growth Associate

Salaries for a Growth Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $74,864 in 2023 to around $72,523 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Growth Associate salary trends, .

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Growth Associate

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Growth Associate?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Growth Associate roles, with salaries approximately 60% above the market median.

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