salary$32,850 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,240per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,360per year
Jobs in the area84,970people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Atlanta?
Expensive. Rent of $1,999 a month takes 73.0% 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 Atlanta, GA?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area is $32,850 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $23,240 and $47,360.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Atlanta?
Typical rent of $1,999 a month takes 73.0% 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area.