salary$30,660 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,210per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,510per year
Jobs in the area17,540people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Louisville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,278 a month takes 50.0% 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 Louisville, KY?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN area is $30,660 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $23,210 and $45,510.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Louisville?
Typical rent of $1,278 a month takes 50.0% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area.