salary$33,580 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Richmond, VA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,830per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,900per year
Jobs in the area16,210people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Richmond?
Expensive. Rent of $1,644 a month takes 58.7% 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 Richmond, VA?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Richmond, VA area is $33,580 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $27,830 and $45,900.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Richmond?
Typical rent of $1,644 a month takes 58.7% 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 Richmond, VA metro area.