salary$31,820 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,400per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,340per year
Jobs in the area8,220people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Lakeland?
Expensive. Rent of $1,676 a month takes 63.2% 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 Lakeland, FL?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area is $31,820 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $27,400 and $44,340.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Lakeland?
Typical rent of $1,676 a month takes 63.2% 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 Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area.