salary$31,530 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,640per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,370per year
Jobs in the area28,840people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Indianapolis?
Expensive. Rent of $1,465 a month takes 55.8% 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 Indianapolis, IN?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $31,530 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $23,640 and $47,370.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Indianapolis?
Typical rent of $1,465 a month takes 55.8% 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area.