As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Automotive Salesman in the US is $56,314, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,083 weekly, or $4,693 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Automotive Salesman in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Automotive Salesman in the US vary widely, spanning from $44,174 to $65,247. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,959) and 75th percentile ($60,990), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,247 per year. This $11,031 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Sales Training, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Automotive Salesman often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 89 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Automotive Salesman Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Automotive Salesman Salary $44,174 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Automotive Salesman Salary $49,959 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Automotive Salesman Salary $56,314 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Automotive Salesman Salary $60,990 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Automotive Salesman Salary $65,247 US May 01, 2026
25% $49,959 10% $44,174 90% $65,247 75% $60,990 $56,314 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Automotive Salesman ?

The automobile salesperson is one of many sales professions. The automobile salesman is a retail salesperson, who sells new and/or used cars. Unlike traditional retail sales, car sales are sometimes negotiable. Salesmen are employed by new car dealerships or used car dealerships....

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    Automotive Salesman

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Sales Representative II - Licensed

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Automotive Salesman in the United States. The base salary for Automotive Salesman ranges from $49,959 to $60,990 with the average base salary of $56,314. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,608 to $69,010 with the average total cash compensation of $58,631.

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