salary$38,470 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,700per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,130per year
Jobs in the area40,340people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Denver?
Expensive. Rent of $2,065 a month takes 64.4% 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 Denver, CO?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area is $38,470 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $34,700 and $49,130.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Denver?
Typical rent of $2,065 a month takes 64.4% 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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area.