How much does a retail salesperson make in Columbus?
$28,180a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $13.55 an hour or $2,348 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.55
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 375 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 3,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,520Median: $28,180Highest 10%: $38,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,520 | $10.35 | |
| 25th | $23,760 | $11.42 | |
| Median | $28,180 | $13.55 | |
| 75th | $34,130 | $16.41 | |
| 90th | $38,550 | $18.53 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| Atlanta, GA | $32,850 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $69,620 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $65,680 |
| Sales Representative | $63,180 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $60,560 |
| Security | $51,140 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $38,640 |
| Sale and Related Worker | $37,720 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $37,440 |
| Counter and Rental Clerk | $35,180 |
| Parts Salesperson | $34,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $13.55 ($28,180 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $28,180 against $35,410 nationally, 20% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $30,840, so Columbus pays 9% less.
Where does Columbus rank for retail salesperson pay?
375 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,550 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.