Retail Salesperson Salary in Louisville, KY
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The median retail salesperson in the Louisville area earns $30,660 a year ($14.74 an hour), 13% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and 3% above the Kentucky median ($29,650). Half of the 17,540 retail salespeople there earn between $27,430 and $36,580.
| Annual pay | Louisville area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,210 | $22,400 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $27,430 | $26,190 | $29,900 |
| Median | $30,660 | $29,650 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $36,580 | $35,760 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $45,510 | $43,850 | $47,890 |
| Average | $33,870 | $32,570 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 17,540 | 51,250 | 3,897,860 |
Louisville, KY ranks 49th 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 Louisville, KY
- Cashier: $30,560
- Sales Representative: $55,190
- Manufacturer's Representative: $70,800
- Retail Supervisor: $46,550
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $57,310
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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.