Parts Advisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Parts Advisor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Parts Advisor in the United States is $48,608 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,573
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,679 to $53,824
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,101
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Parts Advisor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $53,824 $4,485 $1,035 $26
Average $48,608 $4,051 $935 $23
25th Percentile $44,679 $3,723 $859 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Parts Advisor Salaries

A Parts Advisor'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 Parts Advisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Parts Advisor'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): $46,946
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $47,062
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $48,608
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $50,756
  • Expert (over 8 years): $50,909
Levels Salary
Entry Level Parts Advisor$46,946
Intermediate Level Parts Advisor$47,062
Senior Level Parts Advisor$48,608
Specialist Level Parts Advisor$50,756
Expert Level Parts Advisor$50,909
$46,946 0 yr
$47,062 < 2 yrs
$48,608 2-4 yrs
$50,756 5-8 yrs
$50,909 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Parts Advisors

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: $61,309
  • San Francisco: $60,706
  • Oakland: $59,360

What Skills Can Increase a Parts Advisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.4% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Automotive Services (Mentioned in 2.79% Job Postings): Repairing and maintaining vehicles to ensure better performance, longer vehicle life, and fuel efficiency.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 2.33% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.4%
Automotive Services 2.79%
Packaging 2.33%
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 Parts Advisor's salary.
  • Microsoft Exchange: Can increase your salary by up to 48%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Market Research: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Microsoft Exchange
$71,940
48%
Presentation
$59,788
23%
Market Research
$58,815
21%
Sense Of Urgency
$54,927
13%
Troubleshooting
$54,927
13%
Collaboration
$52,496
8%
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Parts Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Parts Advisor'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Parts Advisor

Salaries for a Parts Advisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $41,718 in 2023 to around $41,337 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Parts Advisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Parts Advisor Over Time

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$41,718
2024
$41,622
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2023 $41,718
2024 $41,622
2025 $41,337
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