Retail Salesperson Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median retail salesperson in the San Francisco area earns $43,850 a year ($21.08 an hour), 24% above the U.S. median ($35,410) and 14% above the California median ($38,440). Half of the 39,460 retail salespeople there earn between $40,010 and $47,900.
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,270 | $35,240 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $40,010 | $36,350 | $29,900 |
| Median | $43,850 | $38,440 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $47,900 | $45,460 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $58,960 | $54,310 | $47,890 |
| Average | $47,290 | $42,950 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 39,460 | 376,460 | 3,897,860 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 2nd 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
- Sacramento, CA: $38,100
- San Diego, CA: $37,810
- 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 San Francisco, CA
- Cashier: $41,270
- Sales Representative: $96,960
- Manufacturer's Representative: $93,100
- Retail Supervisor: $58,950
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $102,290
- Insurance Agent: $95,640
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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.