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Parts Salesperson Salary in California (2026)
$21.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,968/year ($3,081/month) for a single filer
California ranks 21st of 50 states for Parts Salesperson pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 26,990 Parts Salesperson jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $44,440 a year — though pay ranges from $36,320 for newcomers to $72,830 at the top.
Parts Salesperson pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 26,990 Parts Salesperson jobs in California (occupation code 41-2022, “Parts Salespersons”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Parts Salesperson salary of $44,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,968 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $44,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,153 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,400 |
| California state income tax | −$920 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,968 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,081 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Parts Salesperson make in California?
- The median Parts Salesperson salary in California is $44,440 per year ($21.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,090 and $56,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Parts Salesperson in California?
- On the median salary of $44,440, a single filer in California takes home about $36,968 per year ($3,081 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Parts Salesperson jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 26,990 Parts Salesperson jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.