salary$33,860 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$25,380per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,100per year
Jobs in the area29,660people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Austin?
Expensive. Rent of $1,932 a month takes 68.5% 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 Austin, TX?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area is $33,860 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $25,380 and $46,100.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Austin?
Typical rent of $1,932 a month takes 68.5% 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 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area.