How much does a retail salesperson make in Springfield?
$33,450a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $16.08 an hour or $2,788 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.08
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 175 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 2,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $33,450Highest 10%: $45,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $33,450 | $16.08 | |
| 75th | $36,270 | $17.44 | |
| 90th | $45,220 | $21.74 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons.
| Chicago, IL | $35,820 |
| Champaign, IL | $33,870 |
| Peoria, IL | $33,870 |
| St. Louis, MO | $33,820 |
| Decatur, IL | $33,650 |
| Rockford, IL | $33,540 |
| Kankakee, IL | $32,650 |
| Davenport, IA | $32,030 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,670 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $30,250 |
| Paducah, KY | $28,390 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $78,360 |
| Security | $77,980 |
| Sales Representative | $70,680 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $60,840 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $59,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $46,180 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $44,030 |
| Parts Salesperson | $43,230 |
| Counter and Rental Clerk | $38,310 |
| Cashier | $31,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $16.08 ($33,450 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $33,450 against $35,410 nationally, 6% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $35,370, so Springfield pays 5% less.
Where does Springfield rank for retail salesperson pay?
175 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a retail salesperson make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,220 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.