Retail Salespersons pay range in Athens
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,380 or more. The middle half of retail salespersons in Athens earn between $26,170 and $35,530.
- $22K10th
- $26K25th
- $29KMedian
- $36K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $32,240 | $2,687 | $15.50 |
| Median | $29,240 | $2,437 | $14.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $26,170 | $2,181 | $12.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,530 | $2,961 | $17.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Retail Salespersons pay in Athens vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Retail salespersons in Athens earn 5% less than the Georgia average ($33,980) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($37,310). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $35,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $32,240 | $29,240 | $22,080 | $45,380 | 2,810 |
| Georgia | $33,980 | $30,840 | $22,590 | $46,430 | 143,120 |
| United States | $37,310 | $35,410 | $27,210 | $47,890 | 3,897,860 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Retail Salespersons salary after taxes in Athens
On the average salary of $32,240, a single filer in Athens takes home about $27,225 a year, or $2,269 a month and $1,047 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Athens a good place for retail salespersons? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Athens area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $32,240 buys what about $34,539 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Athens ($41,220). A typical home costs $373,118, or 11.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Retail Salespersons salary in other Georgia cities
Athens ranks 11th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Gainesville pays the most ($35,140).
- Gainesville$35,140
- Atlanta$35,050
- Hinesville$33,880
- Savannah$33,540
- Dalton$33,480
- Augusta$32,970
- Brunswick$32,870
- Rome$32,760
- Warner Robins$32,560
- Athens$32,240
Highest-paying cities for retail salespersons
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($47,420).
- San Jose, CA$47,420
- San Francisco, CA$47,290
- Napa, CA$45,630
- Seattle, WA$45,020
- Mount Vernon, WA$44,690
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Retail Salespersons salary in Athens: questions
How much do retail salespersons make an hour in Athens?
$15.50 an hour on average, and $14.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level retail salespersons salary in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $26,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the retail salespersons take-home pay in Athens?
About $27,225 a year ($2,269 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $32,240.
Do retail salespersons earn more in Athens than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($37,310).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-2031; area Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.17, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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