salary$31,460 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,430per year
Jobs in the area7,020people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Chattanooga?
Expensive. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 58.6% 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 Chattanooga, TN?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area is $31,460 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $23,010 and $47,430.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Chattanooga?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 58.6% 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 Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area.