Retail Salesperson Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median retail salesperson in the Birmingham area earns $31,450 a year ($15.12 an hour), 11% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and 5% above the Alabama median ($30,040). Half of the 15,280 retail salespeople there earn between $28,140 and $36,830.
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,450 | $22,670 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $28,140 | $27,150 | $29,900 |
| Median | $31,450 | $30,040 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $36,830 | $36,140 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $46,160 | $45,310 | $47,890 |
| Average | $34,230 | $33,340 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 15,280 | 60,880 | 3,897,860 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 42nd 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 Birmingham, AL
- Cashier: $29,310
- Sales Representative: $60,040
- Manufacturer's Representative: $71,450
- Retail Supervisor: $46,210
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $52,420
- Insurance Agent: $66,640
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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.