The average salary for a car salesman in the United States is around $35,420 per year.
Avg Salary
Car salesmen earn an average yearly salary of $35,420.
Wages typically start from $28,129 and go up to $65,213.
34% below national average Updated in 2018
Car salesman earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level car salesman earnings begin at:
$31.35 per hour
$65,213 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level car salesman earnings begin at:
$22.22 per hour
$46,220 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level car salesman earnings begin at:
$17.03 per hour
$35,420 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level car salesman earnings begin at:
$14.52 per hour
$30,210 per year
10th percentile
Starting level car salesman earnings begin at:
$13.52 per hour
$28,129 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Car salesman 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 salesman salaries compare to similar careers?
Car salesmen earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than account managers but more than merchandisers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Account manager salary | $47K |
| Event planner salary | $48K |
| Real estate agent salary | $45K |
| Publicist salary | $40K |
| Digital marketing specialist salary | $39K |
| Car salesman salary | $35K |
| Music promoter salary | $31K |
| Street vendor salary | $26K |
| Telemarketer salary | $30K |
| Merchandiser salary | $27K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)