salary$34,320 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,630per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,150per year
Jobs in the area26,110people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Kansas City?
Expensive. Rent of $1,317 a month takes 46.0% 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 Kansas City, KS?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Kansas City, MO-KS area is $34,320 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $28,630 and $47,150.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Kansas City?
Typical rent of $1,317 a month takes 46.0% 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 Kansas City, MO-KS metro area.