Retail Salesperson - Pay and progression
Kaiāwhina Hokohoko
Pay
Industry sources indicate that salaries for retail salespeople vary depending on their level of skill.
Salaries for retail salespeople working in New Zealand, 2008| Job title | Salary of lowest-paid 25% | Average gross salary | Salary of highest-paid 25% |
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| Skilled salesperson | $32,600 | $39,700 | $44,400 |
| Semi-skilled salesperson | $27,100 | $31,700 | $37,300 |
| Unskilled salesperson | $26,400 | $28,100 | $28,100 |
According to the 2006 Census, retail salespersons earned an average of $21,600 a year and worked an average of 30 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.
This information is provided as a guide only
Career Progression
Retail sales assistants can progress to senior sales, shop management or regional management roles.
Updated
September 2009
