Retail Salespersons pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,360 or more. The middle half of retail salespersons in Atlanta earn between $28,530 and $36,830.
- $23K10th
- $29K25th
- $33KMedian
- $37K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,050 | $2,921 | $16.85 |
| Median | $32,850 | $2,738 | $15.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,530 | $2,378 | $13.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,830 | $3,069 | $17.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Retail Salespersons pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Retail salespersons in Atlanta earn 3% more than the Georgia average ($33,980) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($37,310). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $35,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $35,050 | $32,850 | $23,240 | $47,360 | 84,970 |
| 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 Atlanta
On the average salary of $35,050, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $29,342 a year, or $2,445 a month and $1,129 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 Atlanta a good place for retail salespersons? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $35,050 buys what about $35,030 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 10.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Retail Salespersons salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 2nd 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
- Macon$32,280
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 Atlanta: questions
How much do retail salespersons make an hour in Atlanta?
$16.85 an hour on average, and $15.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level retail salespersons salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the retail salespersons take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $29,342 a year ($2,445 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,050.
Do retail salespersons earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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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