Depends on You
Sales associate roles vary dramatically by store. High-end or commission environments can pay well, while basic retail pays minimum wage. Choose your employer carefully.
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The quality of a sales associate job depends entirely on where you work. Apple Store? Great pay and culture. Random mall store? Minimum wage and pressure. If you go into sales, pick a product you care about and a company that treats employees well.
starting
$13-16/hr
average
$15-20/hr (or $14 + commission)
Top Earners
$20-30/hr (electronics, luxury goods with commission)
Varies - retail hours mean days, evenings, weekends. Full and part-time available.
Average tenure 1-3 years. Path to management extends career length.
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