How much does an Automotive Salesman make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Automotive Salesman in California is $59,727. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,412 to $67,229, with most professionals earning between $49,574 and $74,059.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Automotive Salesman Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Automotive Salesman Salary $49,574 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Automotive Salesman Salary $54,412 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Automotive Salesman Salary $59,727 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Automotive Salesman Salary $67,229 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Automotive Salesman Salary $74,059 CA April 01, 2025
25% $54,412 10% $49,574 90% $74,059 75% $67,229 $59,727 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Automotive Salesman ?

The automobile salesperson is one of many sales professions. The automobile salesman is a retail salesperson, who sells new and/or used cars. Unlike traditional retail sales, car sales are sometimes negotiable. Salesmen are employed by new car dealerships or used car dealerships....

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $52,819 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $53,908 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $55,486 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $52,778 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $51,553 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $54,760 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $52,889 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $50,212 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $61,566 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $61,424 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Automotive Salesman

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Sales Representative II - Licensed

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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