salary$32,820 a year$16 an hour · median pay in the Topeka, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$24,710per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,690per year
Jobs in the area2,270people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Topeka?
Expensive. Rent of $1,148 a month takes 42.0% 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 Topeka, KS?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Topeka, KS area is $32,820 a year ($16 an hour). Most earn between $24,710 and $46,690.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Topeka?
Typical rent of $1,148 a month takes 42.0% 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 Topeka, KS metro area.