The average salary for a car salesman in California is around $40,165 per year.
Avg Salary
Car salesmen earn an average yearly salary of $40,165.
Wages typically start from $32,211 and go up to $75,524.
32% below national average Updated in 2017
Car salesman earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level car salesman earnings begin at:
$36.31 per hour
$75,524 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level car salesman earnings begin at:
$25.29 per hour
$52,606 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level car salesman earnings begin at:
$19.31 per hour
$40,165 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level car salesman earnings begin at:
$16.58 per hour
$34,492 per year
10th percentile
Starting level car salesman earnings begin at:
$15.49 per hour
$32,211 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 California. On average, they make less than recruiters but more than social fundraisers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Recruiter salary | $51K |
| Digital marketing specialist salary | $47K |
| Public relations specialist salary | $40K |
| Sales representative salary | $40K |
| Insurance sales agent salary | $37K |
| Car salesman salary | $40K |
| Merchandiser salary | $34K |
| Publicist salary | $41K |
| Event planner salary | $35K |
| Social fundraiser salary | $33K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)