salary$31,150 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Knoxville, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,350per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,520per year
Jobs in the area12,430people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Knoxville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,544 a month takes 59.5% 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 Knoxville, TN?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Knoxville, TN area is $31,150 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $23,350 and $47,520.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Knoxville?
Typical rent of $1,544 a month takes 59.5% 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 Knoxville, TN metro area.