salary$33,790 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,070per year
Jobs in the area45,130people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Clearwater?
Expensive. Rent of $2,168 a month takes 77.0% 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 Clearwater, FL?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area is $33,790 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $28,440 and $46,070.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Clearwater?
Typical rent of $2,168 a month takes 77.0% 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area.