salary$34,330 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,680per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,380per year
Jobs in the area91,370people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Fort Lauderdale?
Expensive. Rent of $2,109 a month takes 73.7% 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area is $34,330 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $28,680 and $47,380.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Fort Lauderdale?
Typical rent of $2,109 a month takes 73.7% 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 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area.