Retail Salesperson Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median retail salesperson in the Indianapolis area earns $31,530 a year ($15.16 an hour), 11% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and about the same as the Indiana median ($31,530). Half of the 28,840 retail salespeople there earn between $27,990 and $37,300.
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,640 | $23,420 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $27,990 | $27,720 | $29,900 |
| Median | $31,530 | $31,530 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $37,300 | $37,260 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $47,370 | $46,900 | $47,890 |
| Average | $35,520 | $35,200 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 28,840 | 83,670 | 3,897,860 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 41st 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 Indianapolis, IN
- Cashier: $29,890
- Sales Representative: $65,850
- Manufacturer's Representative: $74,000
- Retail Supervisor: $49,470
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $65,740
- Insurance Agent: $65,710
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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.