salary$29,540 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Columbia, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$22,110per year
Top pay (top 10%)$43,840per year
Jobs in the area10,860people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Columbia?
Expensive. Rent of $1,394 a month takes 56.6% 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 Columbia, SC?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Columbia, SC area is $29,540 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $22,110 and $43,840.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $1,394 a month takes 56.6% 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 Columbia, SC metro area.