salary$35,720 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,520per year
Jobs in the area14,380people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Hartford?
Expensive. Rent of $1,532 a month takes 51.5% 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 Hartford, CT?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT area is $35,720 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $34,080 and $48,520.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Hartford?
Typical rent of $1,532 a month takes 51.5% 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 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area.