salary$33,100 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$24,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,900per year
Jobs in the area18,660people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Raleigh?
Expensive. Rent of $1,822 a month takes 66.1% 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 Raleigh, NC?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area is $33,100 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $24,090 and $46,900.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Raleigh?
Typical rent of $1,822 a month takes 66.1% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area.