salary$30,100 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the Winston-Salem, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$22,520per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,180per year
Jobs in the area6,790people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Winston-Salem?
Expensive. Rent of $1,457 a month takes 58.1% 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 Winston-Salem, NC?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Winston-Salem, NC area is $30,100 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $22,520 and $45,180.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Winston-Salem?
Typical rent of $1,457 a month takes 58.1% 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 Winston-Salem, NC metro area.