How much does a retail salesperson make in Columbus?
$29,840a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Columbus, IN metro area. That is $14.35 an hour or $2,487 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.35
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 302 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,110Median: $29,840Highest 10%: $43,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,110 | $11.11 | |
| 25th | $26,930 | $12.95 | |
| Median | $29,840 | $14.35 | |
| 75th | $36,050 | $17.33 | |
| 90th | $43,200 | $20.77 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| Chicago, IL | $35,820 |
| Elkhart, IN | $33,360 |
| Kokomo, IN | $31,580 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $31,530 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $31,200 |
| Muncie, IN | $31,060 |
| South Bend, IN | $30,930 |
| Bloomington, IN | $30,890 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $30,810 |
| Lafayette, IN | $30,670 |
| Louisville, KY | $30,660 |
| Evansville, IN | $30,130 |
| Michigan City, IN | $29,840 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $29,090 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $126,100 |
| Sales Representative | $65,630 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $63,150 |
| Security | $60,040 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $58,180 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $47,880 |
| Parts Salesperson | $36,630 |
| Counter and Rental Clerk | $36,230 |
| Cashier | $29,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, IN metro area is $14.35 ($29,840 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $29,840 against $35,410 nationally, 16% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $31,530, so Columbus pays 5% less.
Where does Columbus rank for retail salesperson pay?
302 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,200 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.