Pricing and Markdown Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Pricing and Markdown Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pricing and Markdown Associate in the United States is $39,699 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,987
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,846 to $44,037
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,249
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Pricing and Markdown Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $44,037 $3,670 $847 $21
Average $39,699 $3,308 $763 $19
25th Percentile $36,846 $3,071 $709 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Pricing and Markdown Associate Salaries

A Pricing and Markdown 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Pricing and Markdown Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Pricing and Markdown 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): $38,466
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $38,674
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,699
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,975
  • Expert (over 8 years): $41,294
Levels Salary
Entry Level Pricing and Markdown Associate$38,466
Intermediate Level Pricing and Markdown Associate$38,674
Senior Level Pricing and Markdown Associate$39,699
Specialist Level Pricing and Markdown Associate$40,975
Expert Level Pricing and Markdown Associate$41,294
$38,466 0 yr
$38,674 < 2 yrs
$39,699 2-4 yrs
$40,975 5-8 yrs
$41,294 > 8 yrs
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How Do Pricing and Markdown Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Pricing and Markdown Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $43,955.
  • California: $43,788.
  • Massachusetts: $43,204.

Top Paying Cities for Pricing and Markdown 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: $50,072
  • San Francisco: $49,580
  • Oakland: $48,480

What Skills Can Increase a Pricing and Markdown Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 19.2% 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.
  • Organizational Communications (Mentioned in 2.48% Job Postings): Conveying and sharing information or messages among internal and external individuals in a business environment to achieve common goals.
  • Reserve Management (Mentioned in 0.62% Job Postings): Reserve management is a process that ensures that adequate official public sector foreign assets are readily available to and controlled by the authorities for meeting a defined range of objectives for a country or union.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 19.2%
Organizational Communications 2.48%
Reserve Management 0.62%
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 Pricing and Markdown Associate's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 32%.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
  • Billing: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$52,402
32%
Diversity and Inclusion
$48,433
22%
Billing
$47,639
20%
Logistics
$47,639
20%
Microsoft Office
$46,051
16%
Consumer Privacy
$44,066
11%
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How Education impacts a Pricing and Markdown Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Pricing and Markdown Associates enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Pricing and Markdown Associate with a No Diploma is between $37,977 and $39,642).

Pricing and Markdown Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Pricing and Markdown Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 57.1%
High School 57.1%
Associates 28.6%
Bachelors 14.3%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Pricing and Markdown Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pricing and Markdown 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Pricing and Markdown Associate

Salaries for a Pricing and Markdown Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $37,370 in 2023 to around $37,325 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Pricing and Markdown Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Pricing and Markdown Associate Over Time

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$37,370
2024
$37,618
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