salary$35,830 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Madison, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,310per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,190per year
Jobs in the area8,330people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Madison?
Expensive. Rent of $1,723 a month takes 57.7% 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 Madison, WI?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Madison, WI area is $35,830 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $28,310 and $49,190.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Madison?
Typical rent of $1,723 a month takes 57.7% 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 Madison, WI metro area.