salary$32,580 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,060per year
Jobs in the area17,050people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Memphis?
Expensive. Rent of $1,399 a month takes 51.5% 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 Memphis, TN?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area is $32,580 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $23,760 and $47,060.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Memphis?
Typical rent of $1,399 a month takes 51.5% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area.