salary$34,810 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,760per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,000per year
Jobs in the area63,990people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Philadelphia?
Expensive. Rent of $1,814 a month takes 62.5% 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 Philadelphia, PA?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area is $34,810 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $27,760 and $48,000.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Philadelphia?
Typical rent of $1,814 a month takes 62.5% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area.