Retail Salesperson Salary in Los Angeles, CA
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The median retail salesperson in the Los Angeles area earns $37,700 a year ($18.13 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($35,410) and 2% below the California median ($38,440). Half of the 130,650 retail salespeople there earn between $36,510 and $45,570.
| Annual pay | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,760 | $35,240 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $36,510 | $36,350 | $29,900 |
| Median | $37,700 | $38,440 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $45,570 | $45,460 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $54,650 | $54,310 | $47,890 |
| Average | $43,010 | $42,950 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 130,650 | 376,460 | 3,897,860 |
Los Angeles, CA ranks 8th 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
- Sacramento, CA: $38,100
- Seattle, WA: $42,080
- Denver, CO: $38,470
- New York, NY: $38,280
- Portland, OR: $37,340
- Boston, MA: $36,850
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Similar jobs in Los Angeles, CA
- Cashier: $36,980
- Sales Representative: $79,450
- Manufacturer's Representative: $74,490
- Retail Supervisor: $51,390
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $78,160
- Insurance Agent: $76,870
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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.