salary$31,000 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Cleveland, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$24,870per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,680per year
Jobs in the area24,650people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Cleveland?
Expensive. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 49.4% 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 Cleveland, OH?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Cleveland, OH area is $31,000 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $24,870 and $45,680.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Cleveland?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 49.4% 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 Cleveland, OH metro area.