salary$33,450 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Springfield, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,220per year
Jobs in the area2,570people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Springfield?
Expensive. Rent of $1,264 a month takes 45.3% 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 Springfield, IL?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Springfield, IL area is $33,450 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $31,200 and $45,220.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Springfield?
Typical rent of $1,264 a month takes 45.3% 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 Springfield, IL metro area.