Retail Salesperson Salary in Phoenix, AZ
Retail Salespersons in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area earn a median $35,960 a year — 2% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $30,384 take-home, or $2,532 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,135
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,230
- Medicare (1.45%)$521
- Arizona income tax$690
- Take-home pay$30,384
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 2.50% state
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Retail Salesperson pay by experience in Phoenix, AZ
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,090 | $14.95 | $26,592 | $2,216 |
| 25th percentile | $33,570 | $16.14 | $28,523 | $2,377 |
| Median (50th) | $35,960 | $17.29 | $30,384 | $2,532 |
| 75th percentile | $38,130 | $18.33 | $32,073 | $2,673 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $47,660 | $22.91 | $39,492 | $3,291 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Arizona resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $35,960 buys in Phoenix, AZ
Prices in Phoenix, AZ are 3.3% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.21× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median retail salesperson's $30,384 take-home pay has the buying power of $29,408 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Retail Salesperson jobs are about as common in Phoenix, AZ as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.16).
Best-paying cities for retail salespersons, adjusted for cost of living
Phoenix, AZ ranks #91 of 237 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo, ND | $35,860 | $30,994 | $34,107 |
| 2 | St. Cloud, MN | $34,860 | $29,144 | $33,257 |
| 3 | Yakima, WA | $36,640 | $31,620 | $33,095 |
| 4 | Sioux Falls, SD | $34,600 | $29,981 | $33,080 |
| 5 | Rochester, MN | $36,000 | $29,999 | $33,030 |
| 6 | San Jose, CA | $44,220 | $36,378 | $32,944 |
| 7 | Duluth, MN | $34,650 | $28,986 | $32,654 |
| 8 | Rapid City, SD | $33,350 | $28,977 | $32,500 |
| 91 | Phoenix, AZ | $35,960 | $30,384 | $29,408 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 237 metros →
Retail Salesperson salaries elsewhere in Arizona
- Prescott Valley, AZ — $35,290
- Tucson, AZ — $34,530
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make in Phoenix, AZ?
The median retail salesperson salary in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $35,960 a year, or about $17.29 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $33,570 and $38,130.
What is a retail salesperson’s take-home pay in Phoenix, AZ?
On the median $35,960 salary, a single filer living in Arizona takes home about $30,384 a year ($2,532 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $690 in Arizona taxes in 2026.
Is Phoenix, AZ a good place to work as a retail salesperson?
Pay here is 2% above the national median of $35,410. Local prices are 3.3% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $29,408 would in a typical U.S. city. Phoenix, AZ ranks #91 of 237 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a retail salesperson afford rent in Phoenix, AZ?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Phoenix, AZ is $1,583 a month ($1,839 for two bedrooms) — 63% of a median retail salesperson’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
Related jobs in Phoenix, AZ
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products — $101,030
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — $77,780
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $74,910
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $74,790
- Insurance Sales Agent — $61,570
- Real Estate Sales Agent — $60,890
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $48,990
- Parts Salesperson — $46,860
- Counter and Rental Clerk — $44,760
- Demonstrator and Product Promoter — $39,780
- Cashier — $34,920