salary$34,420 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,710per year
Top pay (top 10%)$50,640per year
Jobs in the area20,330people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Salt Lake City?
Expensive. Rent of $1,608 a month takes 56.1% 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 Salt Lake City, UT?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area is $34,420 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $27,710 and $50,640.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Salt Lake City?
Typical rent of $1,608 a month takes 56.1% 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 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area.