salary$35,950 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the New Haven, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,260per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,970per year
Jobs in the area6,810people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford New Haven?
Expensive. Rent of $2,010 a month takes 67.1% 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 New Haven, CT?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the New Haven, CT area is $35,950 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $34,260 and $49,970.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in New Haven?
Typical rent of $2,010 a month takes 67.1% 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 New Haven, CT metro area.