Retail Salesperson Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median retail salesperson in the Atlanta area earns $32,850 a year ($15.79 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and 7% above the Georgia median ($30,840). Half of the 84,970 retail salespeople there earn between $28,530 and $36,830.
Median $32,850
10th: $23,24090th: $47,360
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,240 | $22,590 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $28,530 | $27,610 | $29,900 |
| Median | $32,850 | $30,840 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $36,830 | $36,420 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $47,360 | $46,430 | $47,890 |
| Average | $35,050 | $33,980 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 84,970 | 143,120 | 3,897,860 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 38th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for retail salesperson pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($44,220).
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Check my payRetail salesperson pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $44,220
- San Francisco, CA: $43,850
- Seattle, WA: $42,080
- Denver, CO: $38,470
- New York, NY: $38,280
- Sacramento, CA: $38,100
- San Diego, CA: $37,810
- Los Angeles, CA: $37,700
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Similar jobs in Atlanta, GA
- Cashier: $30,010
- Sales Representative: $78,950
- Manufacturer's Representative: $64,990
- Retail Supervisor: $48,300
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $63,610
- Insurance Agent: $75,990
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.