Retail Salesperson Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median retail salesperson in the Charlotte area earns $33,580 a year ($16.14 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and 7% above the North Carolina median ($31,370). Half of the 35,150 retail salespeople there earn between $28,620 and $37,440.
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $24,080 | $23,040 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $28,620 | $27,720 | $29,900 |
| Median | $33,580 | $31,370 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $37,440 | $36,930 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $46,730 | $46,070 | $47,890 |
| Average | $35,410 | $34,230 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 35,150 | 127,540 | 3,897,860 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 34th 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
- Raleigh, NC: $33,100
- 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
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Similar jobs in Charlotte, NC
- Cashier: $29,610
- Sales Representative: $61,850
- Manufacturer's Representative: $72,500
- Retail Supervisor: $49,740
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $81,370
- Insurance Agent: $62,490
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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.