salary$35,960 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,660per year
Jobs in the area69,060people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Tempe?
Expensive. Rent of $1,953 a month takes 65.2% 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 Tempe, AZ?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area is $35,960 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $31,090 and $47,660.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Tempe?
Typical rent of $1,953 a month takes 65.2% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area.