Associate Merchant Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Merchant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Merchant in the United States is $60,284 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,525
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,661 to $63,551
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,541
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Associate Merchant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $63,551 $5,296 $1,222 $31
Average $60,284 $5,024 $1,159 $29
25th Percentile $54,661 $4,555 $1,051 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Merchant Salaries

An Associate Merchant'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 Associate Merchant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Merchant'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): $59,162
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $59,426
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,044
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,861
  • Expert (over 8 years): $61,101
Levels Salary
Entry Level Associate Merchant$59,162
Intermediate Level Associate Merchant$59,426
Senior Level Associate Merchant$60,044
Specialist Level Associate Merchant$60,861
Expert Level Associate Merchant$61,101
$59,162 0 yr
$59,426 < 2 yrs
$60,044 2-4 yrs
$60,861 5-8 yrs
$61,101 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Associate Merchants

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: $76,037
  • San Francisco: $75,289
  • Oakland: $73,619

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Merchant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.75% 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.
  • Product Knowledge (Mentioned in 1.54% Job Postings): Product knowledge is the ability to communicate information and answer questions about a product or service. It is considered an important knowledge area for any role that puts you in front of customers, investors or the media.
  • Services Marketing (Mentioned in 1.01% Job Postings): Services marketing is a form of marketing businesses that provide a service to their customers use to increase brand awareness and sales
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.75%
Product Knowledge 1.54%
Services Marketing 1.01%
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 an Associate Merchant's salary.
  • Services Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Results Oriented: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Category Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Services Marketing
$69,327
15%
Results Oriented
$69,327
15%
Category Management
$69,327
15%
Hard Working
$66,916
11%
Confidentiality
$66,916
11%
Leadership
$64,504
7%
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How Education impacts an Associate Merchant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Merchants 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 an Associate Merchant with a No Diploma is between $61,099 and $67,620).

Associate Merchant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Merchant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.4%
High School 17.7%
Associates 15.8%
Bachelors 57.1%
Masters 5.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Associate Merchant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Merchant'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 Associate Merchant

Salaries for an Associate Merchant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $57,192 in 2023 to around $56,699 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Merchant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Associate Merchant Over Time

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$57,192
2024
$57,224
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2024 $57,224
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