salary$30,820 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$26,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,570per year
Jobs in the area20,890people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Newport News?
Expensive. Rent of $1,538 a month takes 59.9% 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 Newport News, VA?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area is $30,820 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $26,960 and $44,570.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Newport News?
Typical rent of $1,538 a month takes 59.9% 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 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area.