Junior Sales Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Junior Sales Associate make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Sales Associate in the United States is $57,959 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,156
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,113 to $65,914
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,148
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Junior Sales Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $65,914 $5,493 $1,268 $32
Average $57,959 $4,830 $1,115 $28
25th Percentile $48,113 $4,009 $925 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Junior Sales Associate Salaries

A Junior Sales 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 Junior Sales Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior Sales 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): $58,643
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $74,559
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,518
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,013
  • Expert (over 8 years): $141,500
Levels Salary
Junior Sa... Level Junior Sales Associate$58,643
Sales Rep... Level Junior Sales Associate$74,559
Sales Rep... Level Junior Sales Associate$95,518
Sales Rep... Level Junior Sales Associate$126,013
Sales Rep... Level Junior Sales Associate$141,500
$58,643 0 yr
$74,559 < 2 yrs
$95,518 2-4 yrs
$126,013 5-8 yrs
$141,500 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Junior Sales 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: $73,104
  • San Francisco: $72,385
  • Oakland: $70,780

What Skills Can Increase a Junior Sales Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.23% 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.
  • Inside Sales (Mentioned in 1.74% Job Postings): Selling products or services remotely via phone, email, and other digital channels.
  • Work Ethic (Mentioned in 1.48% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.23%
Inside Sales 1.74%
Work Ethic 1.48%
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 Junior Sales Associate's salary.
  • Sales Development: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Prioritization: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Sales and Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Sales Development
$66,074
14%
Prioritization
$64,914
12%
Sales and Marketing
$64,335
11%
Insurance Sales
$64,335
11%
Sales Training
$64,335
11%
Salesforce
$63,755
10%
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How Education impacts a Junior Sales Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Junior Sales Associates enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Junior Sales Associate with a Associate's Degree is between $59,706 and $65,178).

Junior Sales Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Junior Sales Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 17.0%
Associates 9.7%
Bachelors 63.4%
Masters 8.8%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Junior Sales Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior Sales 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 February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Junior Sales Associate

Salaries for a Junior Sales Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,611 in 2023 to around $57,929 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Junior Sales Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Junior Sales Associate Over Time

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$58,196
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