Retail Salesperson Salary in Denver, CO
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The median retail salesperson in the Denver area earns $38,470 a year ($18.50 an hour), 9% above the U.S. median ($35,410) and 1% above the Colorado median ($37,950). Half of the 40,340 retail salespeople there earn between $36,660 and $44,570.
Median $38,470
10th: $34,70090th: $49,130
| Annual pay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,700 | $32,130 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $36,660 | $35,740 | $29,900 |
| Median | $38,470 | $37,950 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $44,570 | $44,460 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $49,130 | $49,660 | $47,890 |
| Average | $41,980 | $41,540 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 40,340 | 76,660 | 3,897,860 |
Denver, CO ranks 4th 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
- New York, NY: $38,280
- Sacramento, CA: $38,100
- San Diego, CA: $37,810
- Los Angeles, CA: $37,700
- Portland, OR: $37,340
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Similar jobs in Denver, CO
- Cashier: $37,620
- Sales Representative: $80,650
- Manufacturer's Representative: $81,060
- Retail Supervisor: $59,100
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $66,940
- Insurance Agent: $77,590
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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.