Retail Sales Associate salary in California

Average salary
$27,000/yr
Based on 4,005 income tax records
$16,000
$52,000
Age:
Average salary by age
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$16,000
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How much do Retail Sales Associates make?
The average total salary for a Retail Sales Associate is $27,000 per year. This is based on data from 4,005 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Retail Sales Associate and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Retail Sales Associate salary can vary between $16,000 to $52,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Retail Sales Associate salary by location

Retail Sales Associate salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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AT&T, California
25 income tax records
$50,500/yr
$38K – $63K
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T-Mobile, California
38 income tax records
$50,000/yr
$28K – $63K
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Xfinity, California
10 income tax records
$45,500/yr
$25K – $76K
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Save Mart Supermarkets, California
14 income tax records
$41,000/yr
$24K – $48K
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Apple, California
55 income tax records
$41,000/yr
$25K – $71K
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Costco Wholesale, California
84 income tax records
$36,500/yr
$22K – $57K
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Whole Foods Market, California
25 income tax records
$35,500/yr
$20K – $46K
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Sephora USA, California
11 income tax records
$35,000/yr
$15K – $54K
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O'Reilly Automotive, California
27 income tax records
$35,000/yr
$20K – $61K
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Safeway, California
41 income tax records
$34,000/yr
$21K – $53K
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Best Buy, California
43 income tax records
$33,500/yr
$18K – $54K
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Trader Joe's, California
103 income tax records
$33,500/yr
$18K – $53K
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Lowe's, California
73 income tax records
$33,000/yr
$19K – $45K
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WinCo Foods, California
13 income tax records
$32,000/yr
$23K – $48K
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Home Depot, California
225 income tax records
$31,500/yr
$18K – $47K
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Rite Aid, California
19 income tax records
$31,500/yr
$22K – $43K
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Lululemon Athletica, California
14 income tax records
$31,500/yr
$17K – $42K
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Nordstrom, California
55 income tax records
$30,000/yr
$17K – $61K
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Albertsons, California
13 income tax records
$29,500/yr
$16K – $40K
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Walmart, California
307 income tax records
$29,500/yr
$17K – $42K
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Ralphs Grocery Company 703, California
26 income tax records
$29,500/yr
$20K – $45K
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IKEA, California
20 income tax records
$29,000/yr
$18K – $48K
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Stater Bros. Markets, California
14 income tax records
$28,500/yr
$22K – $38K
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Tapestry, California
10 income tax records
$28,000/yr
$17K – $37K
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CVS, California
18 income tax records
$28,000/yr
$18K – $48K
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Walgreen, California
11 income tax records
$27,500/yr
$19K – $39K
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SFM Mutual Insurance, California
15 income tax records
$27,500/yr
$16K – $38K
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Macy's, California
59 income tax records
$26,500/yr
$16K – $44K
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Hobby Lobby, California
19 income tax records
$26,000/yr
$18K – $38K
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Target, California
375 income tax records
$25,000/yr
$16K – $40K
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Ulta Beauty, California
12 income tax records
$25,000/yr
$16K – $49K
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Recreational Equipment, California
24 income tax records
$24,500/yr
$16K – $34K
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Nike, California
34 income tax records
$24,500/yr
$16K – $41K
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Kohl's, California
50 income tax records
$24,000/yr
$16K – $38K
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HomeGoods, California
16 income tax records
$23,500/yr
$18K – $31K
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Victoria's Secret, California
15 income tax records
$23,500/yr
$16K – $40K
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Petco Animal Supplies, California
19 income tax records
$23,500/yr
$16K – $35K
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Keystone Paying Agent, California
19 income tax records
$23,500/yr
$17K – $40K
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Autozoners, California
20 income tax records
$23,500/yr
$19K – $31K
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Goodwill Industries International, California
16 income tax records
$23,000/yr
$18K – $31K
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Staples, California
15 income tax records
$23,000/yr
$15K – $34K
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Dollar General, California
11 income tax records
$22,000/yr
$16K – $28K
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99 Cents Only Stores, California
17 income tax records
$22,000/yr
$17K – $41K
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Ross Stores, California
72 income tax records
$22,000/yr
$15K – $35K
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T.J. Maxx, California
32 income tax records
$22,000/yr
$16K – $35K
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Sally Beauty Supply, California
10 income tax records
$21,500/yr
$15K – $28K
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H&M Group, California
16 income tax records
$20,500/yr
$17K – $30K
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Marshalls, California
36 income tax records
$20,000/yr
$15K – $33K
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Burlington Stores, California
18 income tax records
$20,000/yr
$15K – $34K
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Old Navy, California
10 income tax records
$20,000/yr
$17K – $33K

Retail Sales Associate demographics in California

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89% are single
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11% are married
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15% have kids
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14% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Retail Sales Associates in California

4,005 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a retail sales associate in California is $27,000 per year. Retail sales associate salaries in California can vary between $16,000 to $52,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 4,005 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as retail sales associate.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for retail sales associates in California: AT&T ($50,500 a year), T-Mobile ($50,000 a year), and Xfinity ($45,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for retail sales associates in California: Emeryville, CA ($37,500 a year), Richmond, CA ($34,000 a year), and Oakland, CA ($34,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.