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Retail Sales Associate Salary in Washington (2026)
$19.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,966/year ($2,831/month) for a single filer
Retail Sales Associate pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $54,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 84,850 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Washington (occupation code 41-2031, “Retail Salespersons”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Retail Sales Associate salary of $39,560 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $33,966 — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
| Gross (median) | $39,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,567 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,026 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,966 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,831 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Washington?
- The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Washington is $39,560 per year ($19.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,130 and $45,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Retail Sales Associate in Washington?
- On the median salary of $39,560, a single filer in Washington takes home about $33,966 per year ($2,831 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
- How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 84,850 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.