How much does a retail salesperson make in Phoenix?
$35,960a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $17.29 an hour or $2,997 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.29
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 69,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,090Median: $35,960Highest 10%: $47,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,090 | $14.95 | |
| 25th | $33,570 | $16.14 | |
| Median | $35,960 | $17.29 | |
| 75th | $38,130 | $18.33 | |
| 90th | $47,660 | $22.91 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $36,440 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $35,290 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $34,610 |
| Tucson, AZ | $34,530 |
| Yuma, AZ | $33,840 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $33,140 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $135,100 |
| Sales Representative | $101,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $83,840 |
| Security | $77,780 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $74,910 |
| Sales Representative | $74,790 |
| Real Estate Broker | $74,260 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $63,470 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $61,570 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $60,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $17.29 ($35,960 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $35,960 against $35,410 nationally, 2% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $35,720, so Phoenix pays 1% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for retail salesperson pay?
71 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,660 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.