salary$30,840 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Pittsburgh, PA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$23,670per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,990per year
Jobs in the area28,700people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Pittsburgh?
Expensive. Rent of $1,621 a month takes 63.1% 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 Pittsburgh, PA?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Pittsburgh, PA area is $30,840 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $23,670 and $45,990.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Pittsburgh?
Typical rent of $1,621 a month takes 63.1% 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 Pittsburgh, PA metro area.