How much does a retail salesperson make in Cleveland?
$31,000a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $14.90 an hour or $2,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.90
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 243 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 24,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,870Median: $31,000Highest 10%: $45,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,870 | $11.96 | |
| 25th | $28,570 | $13.74 | |
| Median | $31,000 | $14.90 | |
| 75th | $36,390 | $17.50 | |
| 90th | $45,680 | $21.96 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| Columbus, OH | $33,780 |
| Springfield, OH | $32,610 |
| Akron, OH | $31,060 |
| Sandusky, OH | $31,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $30,810 |
| Toledo, OH | $30,780 |
| Dayton, OH | $30,360 |
| Canton, OH | $29,480 |
| Wheeling, WV | $29,370 |
| Youngstown, OH | $29,080 |
| Lima, OH | $28,900 |
| Mansfield, OH | $28,830 |
| Huntington, WV | $28,220 |
| Weirton, WV | $27,640 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $98,220 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $95,280 |
| Sales Representative | $82,250 |
| Real Estate Broker | $78,330 |
| Sales Representative | $76,020 |
| Security | $75,900 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $72,020 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $59,830 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $47,330 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $46,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $14.90 ($31,000 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $31,000 against $35,410 nationally, 12% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $30,800, so Cleveland pays 1% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for retail salesperson pay?
243 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,680 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.