Salary guide
Parts Salesperson Salary & Pay Scale (2026)
What parts salespeople earn per year, per hour and per month, with the full percentile range, the factors that move pay and how to earn more.
The median parts salesperson salary in the U.S. is $38,630 per year, or $18.57 per hour, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for May 2025. The lowest-paid 10% earned under $28,240, while the top 10% earned more than $62,890.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
Parts Salesperson pay scale
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly* | What it usually reflects |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,240 | $13.58 | Typical for new workers, part-time markets and lower-paying settings |
| 25th percentile | $33,110 | $15.92 | Early career, a year or two of experience |
| Median (50th) | $38,630 | $18.57 | Mid-career: half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,850 | $23.97 | Experienced workers, specialists and higher-paying employers |
| 90th percentile | $62,890 | $30.24 | Top earners: senior, specialized, supervisory or high-cost areas |
*Hourly figures are annual wages divided by 2,080 hours. Percentile descriptions are general patterns, not guarantees.
Monthly and biweekly pay
| Pay period | At 25th percentile | At median | At 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per year | $33,110 | $38,630 | $49,850 |
| Per month | $2,759 | $3,219 | $4,154 |
| Every two weeks | $1,273 | $1,486 | $1,917 |
| Per week | $637 | $743 | $959 |
Gross pay before taxes and deductions.
What affects parts salesperson pay
- Commission, bonus and base-pay mix
- Product type (technical, financial and B2B sales usually pay more)
- Licenses such as state insurance or FINRA securities licenses
- Territory, customer base and track record
- Geography and cost of living: metropolitan areas and some states pay well above the national median
How to earn more as a parts salesperson
- Get credentialed: ASE P2 Automobile Parts Specialist, ASE P1 Medium-Heavy Truck Parts Specialist, ASE P4 General Motor Parts Specialist.
- Build specialty experience: Handle complex lookups and accounts.
- Move up: roles such as commercial sales specialist and parts manager typically pay more.
- Negotiate: research local pay and use our salary negotiation guide.
Parts Salesperson pay vs. related careers
Job outlook
BLS projects employment of parts salespeople to change by +3.0% from 2025–35, about as fast as average compared with the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 30,000 openings are projected each year, on average, including openings to replace workers who retire or change occupations.
About this data
Figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey (May 2025), which covers wage and salary workers nationwide under SOC code 41-2022 (“Parts salespersons”). Wages exclude self-employment income, overtime and most bonuses unless they are part of regular pay. We refresh these numbers when BLS releases new estimates each spring.
Parts Salesperson salary FAQ
How much does a parts salesperson make per hour?
The median hourly wage for parts salespeople was $18.57 in May 2025 (BLS). Hourly pay for the lowest 10% was about $13.58 and the top 10% earned about $30.24 or more.
How much does a parts salesperson make a month?
At the median annual wage of $38,630, that works out to about $3,219 per month before taxes, or about $1,486 every two weeks.
What is the starting salary for a parts salesperson?
New parts salespeople often start near the lower end of the range. The 10th percentile was $28,240 and the 25th percentile was $33,110 per year in May 2025. Starting pay depends on location, employer and credentials.
How can parts salespeople earn more?
Common ways include earning ASE P2 Automobile Parts Specialist and ASE P1 Medium-Heavy Truck Parts Specialist, gaining specialty experience, taking shifts or roles with premium pay, and moving up the career ladder to roles such as commercial sales specialist.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, SOC 41-2022 (Parts salespersons).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Employment Projections, Table 1.2 (2025–35).
- O*NET OnLine summary for Parts salespersons (U.S. Department of Labor).
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Reviewed by the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team. Pay figures are national estimates; local pay varies. See our editorial policy.