salary$36,610 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,640per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,800per year
Jobs in the area66,920people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Washington?
Expensive. Rent of $2,370 a month takes 77.7% 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 Washington, DC?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area is $36,610 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $30,640 and $47,800.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Washington?
Typical rent of $2,370 a month takes 77.7% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.