salary$37,430 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Modesto, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,170per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,260per year
Jobs in the area5,140people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Modesto?
Expensive. Rent of $1,988 a month takes 63.7% 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 Modesto, CA?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Modesto, CA area is $37,430 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $35,170 and $49,260.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Modesto?
Typical rent of $1,988 a month takes 63.7% 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 Modesto, CA metro area.