salary$31,790 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,620per year
Jobs in the area5,850people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Durham?
Expensive. Rent of $1,797 a month takes 67.8% 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 Durham, NC?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area is $31,790 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $23,990 and $45,620.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Durham?
Typical rent of $1,797 a month takes 67.8% 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area.