salary$36,720 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,430per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,110per year
Jobs in the area41,270people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Riverside?
Expensive. Rent of $2,420 a month takes 79.1% 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 Riverside, CA?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA area is $36,720 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $34,430 and $48,110.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Riverside?
Typical rent of $2,420 a month takes 79.1% 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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area.