salary$33,780 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Columbus, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$26,470per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,780per year
Jobs in the area26,850people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Columbus?
Expensive. Rent of $1,611 a month takes 57.2% 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 Columbus, OH?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Columbus, OH area is $33,780 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $26,470 and $46,780.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Columbus?
Typical rent of $1,611 a month takes 57.2% 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 Columbus, OH metro area.