Car salespersons are professionals who explain the features and benefits of automobiles in order to sell them to individuals and businesses. As of January 2010, the average annual salary for car salespersons varied based upon a variety of factors, such as geographic location and employer type.
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Overall Average Salary
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With less than a year of experience, car salespersons averaged annual salaries of $18,674 to $40,976.
Employer Type
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Car salespersons who work for private firms average starting salaries of $24,586, while those employed by public companies average $30,588. Franchise dealerships pay salespersons average starting salaries of $24,669.
Geography
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Car salespersons who worked in Florida enjoy the highest average starting salaries at $31,441. Other states with high starting salaries for car salespersons are California, Texas and Ohio.
Commission and Bonuses
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Car salespersons generally receive commission based upon the sale price of the vehicles they sell, and the average reported annual commission payments during the first year of employment is $24,306. Additionally, salespersons reported receiving annual bonuses that averaged $1,977 during the first year of work.
Benefits
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Car salespersons with less than a year of work experience received an average of .9 weeks of paid vacation time. Other benefits often received by car salespersons are 401k retirement plans, paid holidays, life or disability insurance and company cars.
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