How much does a retail salesperson make in Columbus?
$33,780a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $16.24 an hour or $2,815 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.24
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 163 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 26,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,470Median: $33,780Highest 10%: $46,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,470 | $12.73 | |
| 25th | $29,100 | $13.99 | |
| Median | $33,780 | $16.24 | |
| 75th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 90th | $46,780 | $22.49 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| Springfield, OH | $32,610 |
| Akron, OH | $31,060 |
| Cleveland, OH | $31,000 |
| 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 Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $117,100 |
| Sales Representative | $105,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $83,590 |
| Security | $77,030 |
| Sales Representative | $67,410 |
| Real Estate Broker | $61,880 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $59,390 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $51,890 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $51,220 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $47,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $16.24 ($33,780 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $33,780 against $35,410 nationally, 5% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $30,800, so Columbus pays 10% more.
Where does Columbus rank for retail salesperson pay?
163 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,780 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.