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Retail Sales Associate Salary in New York (2026)
$18.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,048/year ($2,587/month) for a single filer
Retail Sales Associate pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 238,540 Retail Sales Associate jobs in New York (occupation code 41-2031, “Retail Salespersons”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Retail Sales Associate salary of $37,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,048 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $37,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,346 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,886 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,440 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,048 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,587 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in New York?
- The median Retail Sales Associate salary in New York is $37,720 per year ($18.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,670 and $44,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Retail Sales Associate in New York?
- On the median salary of $37,720, a single filer in New York takes home about $31,048 per year ($2,587 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 238,540 Retail Sales Associate jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.