Automotive Salesman Salary in the United States

Automotive Salesman Salary

How much does an Automotive Salesman make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Automotive Salesman in the United States is $50,414. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,873 to $56,118, with most professionals earning between $41,738 and $61,311.

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Automotive Salesman Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Automotive Salesman Salary $41,738 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Automotive Salesman Salary $45,873 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Automotive Salesman Salary $50,414 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Automotive Salesman Salary $56,118 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Automotive Salesman Salary $61,311 US April 01, 2025
25% $45,873 10% $41,738 90% $61,311 75% $56,118 $50,414 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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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 $45,873 to $56,118 with the average base salary of $50,414. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,087 to $62,014 with the average total cash compensation of $53,784.

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