How much does a retail salesperson make in Atlanta?
$32,850a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $15.79 an hour or $2,738 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.79
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 196 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 84,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,240Median: $32,850Highest 10%: $47,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,240 | $11.17 | |
| 25th | $28,530 | $13.72 | |
| Median | $32,850 | $15.79 | |
| 75th | $36,830 | $17.71 | |
| 90th | $47,360 | $22.77 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| Gainesville, GA | $31,870 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $31,460 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $30,650 |
| Rome, GA | $30,590 |
| Brunswick, GA | $30,200 |
| Savannah, GA | $30,160 |
| Hinesville, GA | $29,880 |
| Augusta, GA | $29,350 |
| Athens, GA | $29,240 |
| Dalton, GA | $29,140 |
| Macon, GA | $28,820 |
| Albany, GA | $28,660 |
| Valdosta, GA | $28,600 |
| Columbus, GA | $28,180 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $126,300 |
| Sales Engineer | $99,230 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $90,140 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $78,950 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $75,990 |
| Sales Representative | $64,990 |
| Security | $63,610 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $61,050 |
| Sale and Related Worker | $52,080 |
| Travel Agent | $48,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $15.79 ($32,850 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $32,850 against $35,410 nationally, 7% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $30,840, so Atlanta pays 7% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for retail salesperson pay?
196 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,360 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.