How much does a retail salesperson make in Denver?
$38,470a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $18.50 an hour or $3,206 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.50
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 40,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,700Median: $38,470Highest 10%: $49,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,700 | $16.68 | |
| 25th | $36,660 | $17.63 | |
| Median | $38,470 | $18.50 | |
| 75th | $44,570 | $21.43 | |
| 90th | $49,130 | $23.62 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| Boulder, CO | $38,700 |
| Greeley, CO | $36,670 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $36,640 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $36,060 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $35,630 |
| Pueblo, CO | $35,580 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $140,000 |
| Sales Representative | $136,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $115,400 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $84,540 |
| Sales Representative | $81,060 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $80,650 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $77,590 |
| Security | $66,940 |
| Sale and Related Worker | $63,110 |
| Real Estate Broker | $61,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $18.50 ($38,470 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $38,470 against $35,410 nationally, 9% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $37,950, so Denver pays 1% more.
Where does Denver rank for retail salesperson pay?
12 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,130 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.