The average wage for a retail salesperson in the United States is around $11.01 per hour.
Avg Wage
Retail salespeople earn an average hourly wage of $11.01.
Salaries typically start from $8.24 per hour and go up to $14.71 per hour.
65% below national average Updated in 2019
Retail salesperson earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$14.71 per hour
$30,604 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$12.83 per hour
$26,680 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$11.01 per hour
$22,908 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$9.46 per hour
$19,669 per year
10th percentile
Starting level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$8.24 per hour
$17,147 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Retail salesperson salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $31,630 |
| Hawaii | $30,530 |
| District of Columbia | $30,190 |
| Oregon | $29,772 |
| South Dakota | $29,450 |
| New Jersey | $29,180 |
| Washington | $29,040 |
| Maine | $28,310 |
| Oklahoma | $27,940 |
| New York | $27,825 |
| Tennessee | $27,790 |
| Maryland | $27,740 |
| North Dakota | $26,820 |
| Missouri | $26,612 |
| Vermont | $26,450 |
| New Mexico | $26,309 |
| North Carolina | $26,190 |
| Kentucky | $25,700 |
| South Carolina | $25,597 |
| Pennsylvania | $25,525 |
| Massachusetts | $25,500 |
| Colorado | $25,120 |
| Minnesota | $24,960 |
| Georgia | $24,828 |
| Illinois | $24,779 |
| Michigan | $24,735 |
| Alaska | $24,717 |
| Ohio | $24,706 |
| Louisiana | $24,640 |
| Montana | $24,510 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $24,450 |
| New Hampshire | $24,440 |
| Connecticut | $24,309 |
| Wyoming | $24,260 |
| Arizona | $24,150 |
| Nevada | $23,990 |
| California | $23,896 |
| Texas | $23,832 |
| Nebraska | $23,710 |
| Utah | $23,480 |
| Virginia | $23,470 |
| Delaware | $23,070 |
| Wisconsin | $22,660 |
| Iowa | $22,550 |
| Florida | $22,440 |
| Idaho | $22,312 |
| Arkansas | $21,900 |
| Mississippi | $21,870 |
| West Virginia | $21,450 |
| Kansas | $21,390 |
| Alabama | $21,015 |
| Indiana | $20,706 |
| Guam | $20,090 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,380 |
How do retail salesperson salaries compare to similar careers?
Retail salespeople earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than receptionists but more than cashiers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Receptionist salary | $26K |
| Recreation worker salary | $25K |
| Janitor salary | $25K |
| Housekeeping cleaner salary | $25K |
| Barista salary | $25K |
| Retail salesperson salary | $23K |
| Host and hostess salary | $22K |
| Lifeguard salary | $21K |
| Amusement attendant salary | $21K |
| Cashier salary | $21K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)