salary$37,700 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$54,650per year
Jobs in the area130,650people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Long Beach?
Expensive. Rent of $2,279 a month takes 72.5% 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 Long Beach, CA?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $37,700 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $35,760 and $54,650.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Long Beach?
Typical rent of $2,279 a month takes 72.5% 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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.