--- title: "Entry-level Retail Sales Associate Jobs, Albany, NY" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/albany-ny/entry-level" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Retail Sales Associate market brief · Albany, NY # Entry-level Retail Sales Associate Jobs in Albany, NY 19 entry-level retail sales associate openings are live in the Albany, NY area from 11 employers, led by Express, Macy's, and Kohl's. The middle half of posted salaries runs $32,240–$35,360 a year (median $33,280), from the 68% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 9, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Albany%2C+NY)[Browse all Retail Sales Associate markets](/jobs/retail-sales-associate) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 19 : Live retail sales associate openings currently tracked in the Albany market. **Companies hiring** : 11 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $33,280 : 68% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/albany-ny/entry-level)19 jobs Albany's retail sales associate market is led by entry-level openings, with 19 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 19 Hiring employers 11 Salary coverage 68% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 9 5 companies · $33,800 median Established employers 7 3 companies · $32,240 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $32,240 P50 $33,280 P75 $35,360 P90 $47,072 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live entry-level retail sales associate listings in Albany - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Albany%2C+NY)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare retail sales associate opportunities in Albany, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 19 live roles tracked in this market. - 11 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 9, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Albany%2C+NY)[Compare other markets](/jobs/retail-sales-associate) ## A practical market plan for Retail Sales Associate in Albany Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 19 retail sales associate openings across 11 employers establish the current Albany opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 19 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Express is one of the most active visible employers, with 5 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Albany market view into active employers and representative retail sales associate openings Employer activity · 11 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Express logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fexpress.com%2Fcdn%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=i5Ef1WQaSlcES8sQl-G_yYnWws-t6yL1y6t1LvN8Skk) ExpressEstablished employers5Open roles](/company/express)[![Macy's logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.macys.com.ico) Macy'sStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/macy-s)[![Kohl's logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.phenompeople.com%2FCareerConnectResources%2Fprod%2FKLHKUS%2Fsocial%2Fkohls-socialshare-1200x630-1704226307884-1706523088867.png) Kohl'sStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/kohl-s)[![Lowe's logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lowescdn.com%2Fimages%2Fui%2FLowesLogo_DT.svg) Lowe'sStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/lowe-s)[![COSMOPROF logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcosmoprof.com%2Fmedia%2Fcosmoprof%2Floghi%2Fcosmo_loghi%2Fapple-icon-180x180.png&sig=vS3HsCvjUtr2hIMHlCZrr7hGZuO9dsquLIXRjYB5K3Q) COSMOPROFEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/cosmoprof) Eastpak GlobalStartups & growing teams1Open roles FreedomRoads, LLCEstablished employers1Open roles SBHEmployer profile1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 19 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Sales Associate KeyholderEntry-levelExpressAlbany, New York$32,240](/job/sales-associate-keyholder-at-express-a5c94085-7290-58cf-80a5-ba08611d7b7d)[Sales AssociateEntry-levelExpressAlbany, New York$32,240](/job/sales-associate-at-express-55e52d69-a9f0-53a1-8908-fdbb75523f8f)[Sales AssociateEntry-levelExpressAlbany, New York$32,240](/job/sales-associate-at-express-54a0286d-d8fb-5d75-a3e4-a43a51499662)[Sales AssociateEntry-levelExpressAlbany, New York$32,240](/job/sales-associate-at-express-d300ff5b-2048-5334-8ba1-7ac365d54c4b)[Sales Associate KeyholderEntry-levelExpressAlbany, New York$32,240](/job/sales-associate-keyholder-at-express-9282bce0-4f47-5a34-9fd3-35825329189d)[Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - DayEntry-levelLowe'sRotterdam, New York$34,320Posted Sep 29, 2026](/job/full-time-sales-associate-building-materials-day-at-lowes-7166189d-ae00-5930-8e01-68a38775da85)[Full Time - Sales Associate - Flooring - DayEntry-levelLowe'sSchenectady, New York$33,280Posted Sep 29, 2026](/job/full-time-sales-associate-flooring-day-at-lowes-c755bd72-7bab-50f2-af12-463c7103c655)[Seasonal Retail Sales AssociateEntry-levelKohl'sClifton Park, New York$33,280Posted Sep 25, 2026](/job/seasonal-retail-sales-associate-at-kohls-85188bed-2963-5f12-b916-78a13f65f708) [Explore all 19 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Albany%2C+NY) ## Entry-level Retail Sales Associate jobs in Albany: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many entry-level retail sales associate jobs are open in Albany? Metaintro tracks 19 live entry-level retail sales associate openings from 11 employers in the Albany, NY area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do entry-level retail sales associate jobs in Albany pay? The median posted salary is $33,280 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $32,240 to $35,360. Based on the 68% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for entry-level retail sales associate jobs in Albany? Express, Macy's, Kohl's, and Lowe's have the most open entry-level retail sales associate roles here right now, out of 11 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Retail Sales Associate demand around Albany. 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