salary$37,810 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,470per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,320per year
Jobs in the area34,390people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford San Diego?
Expensive. Rent of $3,011 a month takes 95.6% 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 San Diego, CA?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area is $37,810 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $35,470 and $49,320.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in San Diego?
Typical rent of $3,011 a month takes 95.6% 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 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area.