Used Car Salesman Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

How much does an Used Car Salesman make in Des Moines, IA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Used Car Salesman in Des Moines, IA is $64,399. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,702 to $74,852, with most professionals earning between $45,872 and $84,368.

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What does an Used Car Salesman do?

Common responsibilities of an Used Car Salesman

Support on-line customers by setting appointments.

November 24, 2022

Offer and participate in test drives to those who qualify.

January 02, 2023

Utilize the marketing department to reach out to new and former customers.

January 04, 2023

Maintains and monitors manufacturer standards for customer satisfaction at or above dealership specified standards.

January 21, 2023

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

February 14, 2023

Understanding of dealership computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

April 24, 2023

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

April 27, 2023

Orders/acquires new vehicle inventory.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Used Car Salesman in Des Moines, IA

Average Base Salary

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54702

74852

64399

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

63985

91433

76214

What is the average salary for Used 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 Used Car Salesman in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Used Car Salesman ranges from $54,702 to $74,852 with the average base salary of $64,399. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,985 to $91,433 with the average total cash compensation of $76,214.

View Average Salary for Used Car Salesman as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$64,399	$54,702 - $74,852
Bonus	$11,815	$9,284 - $16,582
Total Pay	$76,214	$63,985 - $91,433

* 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.

Used Car Salesman Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,702 - $74,852	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,702 - $74,852	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,200 - $74,165	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,958 - $71,097	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,125 - $71,326	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,363 - $73,020	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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