salary$43,850 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,270per year
Top pay (top 10%)$58,960per year
Jobs in the area39,460people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford San Mateo?
Expensive. Rent of $3,358 a month takes 91.9% 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 Mateo, CA?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area is $43,850 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $38,270 and $58,960.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in San Mateo?
Typical rent of $3,358 a month takes 91.9% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area.