salary$33,820 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$29,670per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,490per year
Jobs in the area29,750people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford St. Louis?
Expensive. Rent of $1,297 a month takes 46.0% 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 St. Louis, MO?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the St. Louis, MO-IL area is $33,820 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $29,670 and $47,490.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in St. Louis?
Typical rent of $1,297 a month takes 46.0% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.