Retail Salespersons pay in the US: advertised rates, October 2026
By YourJobs Editorial
Based on 13,165 Retail Salespersons postings on yourjobs.com between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 37% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $18.50 (n = 4,898 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $15.13 to $18.50. This page was built 20 October 2026.
Advertised pay
| Measure | Hourly | Annual equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $15.13 | $31,470 |
| Median advertised hourly rate | $18.50 | $38,480 |
| 75th percentile | $18.50 | $38,480 |
| Highest advertised rate we recorded | $288.46 | $599,997 |
Sample
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026 | 13,165 |
| Postings that stated pay | 4,898 (37%) |
| Pay figures that came with a stated period | 88% |
| Postings with an employment type recorded | 7,846 (60%) |
| Full time, of postings with a type recorded | 29% |
| Part time, of postings with a type recorded | 22% |
| Employers | 794 |
| Cities | 4,437 |
Highest advertised rate we recorded
This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.
- Rate
- $288.46 per hour (hourly equivalent)
- Figure in posting (period inferred as year)
- $600,000 per year
- Job title
- Sales Associate
- Employer
- Uptown Cheapskate
- Location
- Fredericksburg, Virginia
- First seen
- 18 October 2026
- Posting text
- “…r surpassed our initial goal and have raised over $600,000 and funded 18 schools (and counting!). With your h…”
- Posting
- View this job, still open
Employers posting the most Retail Salespersons jobs in the US
| Employer | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar General | 2,768 | Open jobs | |
| pOpshelf | 2,677 | Open jobs | |
| Verizon | 1,416 | $18.50 | Open jobs |
| ALDI | 433 | $19.00 | Open jobs |
| Spirit Halloween | 403 | $11.90 | Open jobs |
| Gap | 187 | $16.25 | Open jobs |
| Spencer's | 174 | $10.88 | Open jobs |
| Five Below | 137 | $13.37 | Open jobs |
| Tractor Supply | 136 | Open jobs | |
| Macy's | 115 | Open jobs |
A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.
Retail Salespersons pay by state
| State | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Pay page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,416 | $18.50 | Retail Salespersons pay in Texas |
| Florida | 886 | $18.50 | Retail Salespersons pay in Florida |
| Ohio | 737 | $18.50 | Retail Salespersons pay in Ohio |
| Indiana | 731 | $19.00 | Retail Salespersons pay in Indiana |
| California | 648 | $18.50 | Retail Salespersons pay in California |
| Pennsylvania | 637 | $14.00 | Retail Salespersons pay in Pennsylvania |
| Georgia | 597 | $17.25 | Retail Salespersons pay in Georgia |
| New York | 589 | $18.50 | Retail Salespersons pay in New York |
| North Carolina | 570 | $18.00 | Retail Salespersons pay in North Carolina |
| Illinois | 498 | $17.39 | Retail Salespersons pay in Illinois |
| Tennessee | 487 | $13.50 | Retail Salespersons pay in Tennessee |
| Alabama | 433 | $18.00 | Retail Salespersons pay in Alabama |
| Virginia | 392 | $18.50 | Retail Salespersons pay in Virginia |
| Kentucky | 373 | $11.90 | Retail Salespersons pay in Kentucky |
| Michigan | 366 | $13.86 | Retail Salespersons pay in Michigan |
Month by month
| Month | Postings | With pay | Median hourly | 25th pct | 75th pct | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (to date) | 12,211 | 4,649 | $18.50 | $15.13 | $18.50 | 0% |
| September 2026 | 1,195 | 313 | $16.50 | $15.00 | $18.45 | 0% |
| August 2026 | 5 | 5 | 0% |
A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.
Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.
Comparison with official earnings data
For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $30,600 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.
Related pages
- Current Retail Salespersons jobs
- Top employers hiring in the US
- Pay data for all occupations
- How the data is collected and calculated
Notes and sources
Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.
Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 07:15.
Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.
Cite as:
YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Retail Salespersons in the US, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/retail-salespersons