salary$37,330 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,060per year
Top pay (top 10%)$53,240per year
Jobs in the area12,230people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Stamford?
Expensive. Rent of $2,890 a month takes 92.9% 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 Stamford, CT?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT area is $37,330 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $35,060 and $53,240.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Stamford?
Typical rent of $2,890 a month takes 92.9% 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 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area.