salary$37,520 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Anchorage, AK area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,890per year
Top pay (top 10%)$51,200per year
Jobs in the area4,710people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Anchorage?
Expensive. Rent of $1,651 a month takes 52.8% of the median retail salesperson salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make in Anchorage, AK?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Anchorage, AK area is $37,520 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $30,890 and $51,200.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Anchorage?
Typical rent of $1,651 a month takes 52.8% of the median retail salesperson salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Anchorage, AK metro area.