How much does a retail salesperson make in Albany?
$35,420a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $17.03 an hour or $2,952 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.03
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 11,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $35,420Highest 10%: $50,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $33,870 | $16.28 | |
| Median | $35,420 | $17.03 | |
| 75th | $38,310 | $18.42 | |
| 90th | $50,070 | $24.07 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| New York, NY | $38,280 |
| Kingston, NY | $36,530 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $36,160 |
| Ithaca, NY | $35,510 |
| Syracuse, NY | $35,250 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $35,070 |
| Buffalo, NY | $34,910 |
| Rochester, NY | $34,650 |
| Utica, NY | $34,530 |
| Binghamton, NY | $34,460 |
| Watertown, NY | $34,280 |
| Elmira, NY | $34,140 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $114,000 |
| Sales Engineer | $103,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $97,820 |
| Security | $80,820 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $73,560 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $71,960 |
| Sales Representative | $70,360 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $70,110 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $68,050 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $56,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $17.03 ($35,420 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $35,420 against $35,410 nationally, 0% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $37,720, so Albany pays 6% less.
Where does Albany rank for retail salesperson pay?
91 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,070 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.