Car Salesman Salary in Detroit, Michigan

How much does a Car Salesman make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Car Salesman in Detroit, MI is $106,126. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $91,566 to $122,926, with most professionals earning between $78,311 and $138,221.

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What does a Car Salesman do?

Common responsibilities of a Car Salesman

Complete quotes and explain financing/leasing options for New and Used vehicles.

December 31, 2022

Follow up with existing customers to confirm their satisfaction and generate leads.

January 12, 2023

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

January 29, 2023

Demonstrates automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features.

March 05, 2023

Respond to customers, update vehicles etc.

March 15, 2023

Drive for financial rewards.

April 07, 2023

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background screening including a criminal background check, a review of motor vehicle records, verification of social security number.

May 01, 2023

Participate in all sales training meetings.

May 04, 2023

Attend all training and Sales Meeting.

May 18, 2023

Building a rapport with potential customers to improve the possibility of a sale in the future.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Car Salesman in Detroit, MI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

91566

122926

106126

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

114316

165668

135130

What is the average salary for Car Salesman in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Car Salesman in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Car Salesman ranges from $91,566 to $122,926 with the average base salary of $106,126. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $114,316 to $165,668 with the average total cash compensation of $135,130.

View Average Salary for Car Salesman as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$106,126	$91,566 - $122,926
Bonus	$29,004	$22,750 - $42,743
Total Pay	$135,130	$114,316 - $165,668

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Car Salesman Salary Near Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,566 - $122,926	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI 0%
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,520 - $122,864	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,273 - $122,532	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,420 - $122,729	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,438 - $122,754	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,374 - $122,668	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI

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About Detroit, Michigan

Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, the largest United States city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of Wayne County. The municipality of Detroit had a 2017 estimated population of 673,104, making it the 23rd-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its co...

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