Market report · Snapshot 2026-07-05
Retail Sales Associate Jobs and Market Data
Live jobs, salary, hiring, remote-work, and global market data from current Retail Sales Associate postings.
- Active jobs
- 7,930
- New in 14 days
- 3,251
- Remote jobs
- 24
- 0.3% of active jobs
- Top market
- New York City, NY, United States
- 915 jobs
Latest postings in Columbus, OH, United States
| Role | Company | Location | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Sales Associate | B8115 Bob's Discount Furniture LLC | Reynoldsburg, OH, United States | July 5 |
| Brand Representative - Polaris Fashion Place, Abercrombie & Fitch | A&F Stores, Inc. | Columbus, OH, United States | July 4 |
| Brand Representative - Polaris Fashion Place, abercrombie kids | A&F Stores, Inc. | Columbus, OH, United States | July 4 |
| Sales Leader | Express & Bonobos | Columbus, OH, United States | July 4 |
| Associate Manager | Express & Bonobos | Columbus, OH, United States | July 4 |
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Global job market data for Retail Sales Associate
- corvi.careers has found 7,930 retail sales associate job listings, including 3,251 posted in the 14 days ending July 4.
- By experience level, entry-level retail sales associate jobs accounted for 4,796 listings, followed by mid-level roles at 2,497 and senior roles at 621.
- The top locations for retail sales associate jobs were New York City (915), Los Angeles (635), Chicago (604), Long Beach (500), and Dallas (491).
- Reported pay for Retail Sales Associate jobs in the US ranges around $45,900-$100,000 annually (P25-P75 across 272 postings that disclosed pay).
- Hourly Retail Sales Associate roles in the US pay a median rate of $18/hr based on 2,870 postings.
US Retail Sales Associate salary data
Salary figures are based on US postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when available.
| Salary samples | P25 annual low | P50 range | P75 annual high | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 272 | $45,900 | $52,000-$74,000 | $100,000 | USD |
Reported pay for Retail Sales Associate jobs in the US ranges around $45,900-$100,000 annually (P25-P75 across 272 postings that disclosed pay).
Hourly Retail Sales Associate roles in the US pay a median rate of $18/hr based on 2,870 postings.
US Retail Sales Associate salary by city
| Location | Pay band | P25-P75 annual range | P50 range | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY, United States |
|
$41,062-$80,000 | $51,771-$67,150 | 22 |
| Washington, DC, United States |
|
$48,762-$89,362 | $58,068-$62,460 | 16 |
| Chicago, IL, United States |
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$41,600-$128,000 | $50,500-$76,000 | 15 |
Pay bands share one dollar scale across all listed markets: the band spans P25 to P75, and the tick marks the midpoint of the P50 range.
Methodology: Corvi Careers analyzes current job postings in this category and normalizes titles, locations, salary ranges, seniority, and work arrangement where available. Salary figures currently use US postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when possible. Counts and salary samples may change as new postings are added or removed.
Last updated: 2026-07-05. Active job sample: 7,930. Salary sample: 272 disclosed-compensation postings. Some postings do not disclose salary, seniority, or work arrangement.
Related category salary ranges
| Category | US P50 salary range |
|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate (this page) | $52,000-$74,000 |
| Cashier | — |
| Retail Key Holder | $80,000-$95,000 |
| Retail Management | $69,000-$85,000 |
| Retail Management Trainee | — |
| Retail Sales | — |
| Shift Leader | — |
Top Retail Sales Associate markets
New York City has the most listings for Retail Sales Associate with 915 jobs, followed by Los Angeles (635), Chicago (604), and Long Beach (500).
| Location | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| New York City, NY, United States | 915 |
| Los Angeles, CA, United States | 635 |
| Chicago, IL, United States | 604 |
| Long Beach, CA, United States | 500 |
| Dallas, TX, United States | 491 |
| Miami, FL, United States | 433 |
| Houston, TX, United States | 366 |
| Boston, MA, United States | 350 |
Related category hiring volume
| Category | Active jobs | Remote share |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate (this page) | 7,930 | 0.3% |
| Cashier | 4 | — |
| Retail Key Holder | 1,760 | — |
| Retail Management | 11,695 | 0.2% |
| Retail Management Trainee | 33 | — |
| Retail Sales | 22 | — |
| Shift Leader | 1,654 | — |
Retail Sales Associate jobs by seniority
| Seniority | Jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| entry-level | 4,796 | 60% |
| mid-level | 2,497 | 31% |
| senior | 621 | 7.8% |
| intern | 16 | 0.2% |
Common Retail Sales Associate job titles
Sales Associate appears most often with 1,152 active listings in Retail Sales Associate, followed by Retail Sales Associate (298), Retail Associate (250), and Customer Service Associate (175).
| Title alias or nearby title | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Sales Associate | 1,152 |
| Retail Sales Associate | 298 |
| Retail Associate | 250 |
| Customer Service Associate | 175 |
| Sales Consultant | 167 |
| Assistant Store Manager | 151 |
| salesperson | 131 |
| Xfinity Retail Sales Consultant | 115 |
Companies with current Retail Sales Associate listings
| Company | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Foot Locker | 242 |
| TJX Companies | 232 |
| Ross Stores | 218 |
| Petco | 190 |
| Macy's Jobs | 188 |
FAQ
- How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are open right now?
- As of the latest snapshot, Corvi Careers lists 7,930 active Retail Sales Associate jobs, including 3,251 posted within the past 14 days.
- How much do Retail Sales Associate jobs pay in the US?
- Reported pay for Retail Sales Associate jobs in the US ranges around $45,900-$100,000 annually (P25-P75 across 272 postings that disclosed pay). Hourly Retail Sales Associate roles in the US pay a median rate of $18/hr based on 2,870 postings.
- How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are remote?
- 24 of 7,930 active Retail Sales Associate postings are remote (0.3%).
- Which cities have the most Retail Sales Associate jobs?
- New York City has the most listings for Retail Sales Associate with 915 jobs, followed by Los Angeles (635), Chicago (604), and Long Beach (500).
- What job titles are common for Retail Sales Associate roles?
- Sales Associate appears most often with 1,152 active listings in Retail Sales Associate, followed by Retail Sales Associate (298), Retail Associate (250), and Customer Service Associate (175).
- Which companies have open Retail Sales Associate roles?
- Foot Locker leads hiring for Retail Sales Associate with 242 open roles, followed by TJX Companies (232), Ross Stores (218), and Petco (190).
Answers are generated from the current posting snapshot and update as listings change.
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United States
58 locations · 12172 jobs
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Canada
11 locations · 819 jobs
Canada
11 locations · 819 jobs
United Kingdom
2 locations · 111 jobs
United Kingdom
2 locations · 111 jobs