Retail Salesperson Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median retail salesperson in the Philadelphia area earns $34,810 a year ($16.74 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and 12% above the Pennsylvania median ($31,200). Half of the 63,990 retail salespeople there earn between $29,830 and $37,830.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,760 | $23,770 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $29,830 | $27,820 | $29,900 |
| Median | $34,810 | $31,200 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $37,830 | $36,700 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $48,000 | $46,130 | $47,890 |
| Average | $36,970 | $34,530 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 63,990 | 141,790 | 3,897,860 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 20th 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
- Pittsburgh, PA: $30,840
- 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 Philadelphia, PA
- Cashier: $33,050
- Sales Representative: $71,020
- Manufacturer's Representative: $76,580
- Retail Supervisor: $50,130
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $77,760
- Insurance Agent: $81,540
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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.