Retail Salesperson Salary in Virginia Beach, VA
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The median retail salesperson in the Virginia Beach area earns $30,820 a year ($14.82 an hour), 13% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and 10% below the Virginia median ($34,240). Half of the 20,890 retail salespeople there earn between $28,010 and $35,860.
| Annual pay | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,960 | $27,540 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $28,010 | $29,120 | $29,900 |
| Median | $30,820 | $34,240 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $35,860 | $37,300 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $44,570 | $46,590 | $47,890 |
| Average | $34,180 | $36,290 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 20,890 | 100,290 | 3,897,860 |
Virginia Beach, VA ranks 47th 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
- Richmond, VA: $33,580
- 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 Virginia Beach, VA
- Cashier: $29,320
- Sales Representative: $56,270
- Manufacturer's Representative: $61,780
- Retail Supervisor: $46,380
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $58,000
- Insurance Agent: $56,490
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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.