salary$31,450 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Birmingham, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,450per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,160per year
Jobs in the area15,280people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Birmingham?
Expensive. Rent of $1,291 a month takes 49.3% 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 Birmingham, AL?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Birmingham, AL area is $31,450 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $23,450 and $46,160.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Birmingham?
Typical rent of $1,291 a month takes 49.3% 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 Birmingham, AL metro area.