Retail Salesperson salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A retail salesperson earns a median of $35,410 a year ($17.03 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $37,310. About 3,897,860 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $35,410
- Gross pay
- $1,361.92
- Federal income tax
- −$79.58
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$84.44
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$19.75
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,178.15
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $35,410
- Federal
- $2,069
- FICA
- $2,709
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $30,632
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
Retail Salesperson salary by state
| State | Median salary | Average | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $39,560 | $43,530 | 84,850 |
| District of Columbia | $38,500 | $42,380 | 4,660 |
| California | $38,440 | $42,950 | 376,460 |
| Colorado | $37,950 | $41,540 | 76,660 |
| Hawaii | $37,790 | $40,520 | 19,180 |
| New York | $37,720 | $42,580 | 238,540 |
| Vermont | $37,400 | $42,450 | 8,250 |
| Alaska | $37,290 | $39,890 | 7,890 |
| Oregon | $36,770 | $40,360 | 48,090 |
| Maine | $36,640 | $40,050 | 18,450 |
| Massachusetts | $36,610 | $39,970 | 86,860 |
| New Jersey | $36,520 | $41,870 | 72,530 |
| Connecticut | $36,490 | $40,610 | 42,410 |
| Minnesota | $36,370 | $38,380 | 74,840 |
| Montana | $36,270 | $38,170 | 13,490 |
| New Hampshire | $36,200 | $39,240 | 23,880 |
| North Dakota | $36,040 | $38,530 | 11,320 |
| Arizona | $35,720 | $38,190 | 93,920 |
| Maryland | $35,510 | $37,950 | 79,320 |
| Illinois | $35,370 | $38,680 | 126,610 |
| Delaware | $35,360 | $37,390 | 13,400 |
| Idaho | $35,080 | $37,340 | 20,180 |
| Rhode Island | $34,860 | $37,570 | 12,830 |
| Michigan | $34,640 | $37,830 | 111,010 |
| Wisconsin | $34,480 | $36,400 | 67,640 |
| South Dakota | $34,370 | $39,720 | 14,180 |
| Wyoming | $34,310 | $37,070 | 8,770 |
| Virginia | $34,240 | $36,290 | 100,290 |
| Nevada | $34,190 | $36,320 | 43,920 |
| Florida | $34,010 | $36,000 | 333,460 |
| Utah | $33,900 | $36,740 | 47,570 |
| Missouri | $33,460 | $36,310 | 67,140 |
| New Mexico | $33,300 | $35,500 | 23,800 |
| Kansas | $32,180 | $34,970 | 33,360 |
| Tennessee | $31,950 | $35,010 | 87,380 |
| Nebraska | $31,870 | $35,220 | 22,780 |
| Indiana | $31,530 | $35,200 | 83,670 |
| North Carolina | $31,370 | $34,230 | 127,540 |
| Iowa | $31,360 | $34,480 | 41,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $31,200 | $34,530 | 141,790 |
| Georgia | $30,840 | $33,980 | 143,120 |
| Ohio | $30,800 | $34,580 | 137,370 |
| Texas | $30,800 | $34,050 | 341,640 |
| South Carolina | $30,690 | $33,790 | 67,310 |
| Alabama | $30,040 | $33,340 | 60,880 |
| Oklahoma | $29,660 | $33,060 | 43,830 |
| Kentucky | $29,650 | $32,570 | 51,250 |
| Louisiana | $29,490 | $32,510 | 49,570 |
| Arkansas | $29,270 | $32,350 | 35,510 |
| West Virginia | $28,950 | $31,230 | 19,050 |
| Mississippi | $28,640 | $31,150 | 38,400 |
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- Demonstrator and Product Promoter: $39,320
- Counter and Rental Clerk: $41,300
- Door-to-Door Sales Worker: $41,380
- Sale and Related Worker: $48,280
BLS occupation: Retail Salespersons. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 41-2031). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $17.03; the average is $17.94.
Which state pays retail salespersons the most?
Washington ($39,560 median), followed by District of Columbia and California.
What is the salary range for a retail salesperson?
The bottom 10% earn under $27,210 and the top 10% earn over $47,890 a year.
How much is $35,410 after taxes?
About $30,632 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $29,773 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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