The average salary for a car salesperson in the United States is around $60,000 per year.
Avg Salary
Car salespeople earn an average yearly salary of $60,000.
Wages typically start from $30,000 and go up to $100,000.
5% below national average Updated in 2023
Car salesperson earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level car salesperson earnings begin at:
$48.08 per hour
$100,000 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level car salesperson earnings begin at:
$37.50 per hour
$78,000 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level car salesperson earnings begin at:
$28.85 per hour
$60,000 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level car salesperson earnings begin at:
$21.39 per hour
$44,500 per year
10th percentile
Starting level car salesperson earnings begin at:
$14.42 per hour
$30,000 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Car salesperson salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $40,165 |
| New York | $40,135 |
| North Carolina | $39,696 |
| Florida | $39,106 |
| Texas | $36,545 |
| Illinois | $33,280 |
How do car salesperson salaries compare to similar careers?
Car salespeople earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than marketing managers but more than publicists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Marketing manager salary | $66K |
| Sales manager salary | $63K |
| Account manager salary | $67K |
| Cost estimator salary | $62K |
| Fundraiser salary | $61K |
| Car salesperson salary | $60K |
| Digital marketing specialist salary | $57K |
| Copywriter salary | $54K |
| Public relations specialist salary | $52K |
| Publicist salary | $49K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)