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The average salary for a Retail Sales Consultant is $42,323 per year. This amount can vary depending on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the specific retail sector. For instance, consultants in high-demand areas or luxury retail settings may see salaries exceeding the average.
Retail Sales Consultants earn differing wages across the United States. States like California and New York typically offer higher pay due to the cost of living and demand for skilled sales professionals. For example, in California, the average salary can reach around $50,000 annually.
As consultants gain experience, they may advance to managerial roles, significantly increasing their earning potential. Continuous education and training can also play a vital role in career advancement and salary growth.
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The highest-paying states for retail sales consultants are Washington, Vermont, and Alaska. The lowest average retail sales consultant salary states are Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $46,692 | $22.45 |
| 2 | Vermont | $49,307 | $23.71 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $45,748 | $21.99 |
| 4 | Idaho | $45,652 | $21.95 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $46,280 | $22.25 |
| 6 | Oregon | $47,447 | $22.81 |
| 7 | Washington | $49,927 | $24.00 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $46,089 | $22.16 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $45,288 | $21.77 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $47,450 | $22.81 |
| 11 | Montana | $46,088 | $22.16 |
| 12 | South Dakota | $44,470 | $21.38 |
| 13 | California | $46,264 | $22.24 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $44,418 | $21.35 |
| 15 | Utah | $44,474 | $21.38 |
| 16 | Oklahoma | $41,033 | $19.73 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $44,448 | $21.37 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $42,273 | $20.32 |
| 19 | Alaska | $48,646 | $23.39 |
| 20 | Nevada | $43,502 | $20.91 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $47,756 | $22.96 |
| 22 | Colorado | $44,008 | $21.16 |
| 23 | Arizona | $42,009 | $20.20 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $39,520 | $19.00 |
| 25 | Mississippi | $39,211 | $18.85 |
| 26 | Iowa | $41,908 | $20.15 |
| 27 | Arkansas | $40,330 | $19.39 |
| 28 | Alabama | $38,979 | $18.74 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $42,643 | $20.50 |
| 30 | New Jersey | $41,652 | $20.02 |
| 31 | Missouri | $41,848 | $20.12 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $42,316 | $20.34 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $38,176 | $18.35 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $39,538 | $19.01 |
| 35 | Kansas | $41,144 | $19.78 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $38,365 | $18.44 |
| 37 | Indiana | $38,160 | $18.35 |
| 38 | Delaware | $40,024 | $19.24 |
| 39 | New York | $40,990 | $19.71 |
| 40 | District of Columbia | $44,823 | $21.55 |
| 41 | Florida | $38,097 | $18.32 |
| 42 | Michigan | $37,122 | $17.85 |
| 43 | Illinois | $38,213 | $18.37 |
| 44 | Pennsylvania | $35,973 | $17.29 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $36,123 | $17.37 |
| 46 | Georgia | $37,442 | $18.00 |
| 47 | Maryland | $39,064 | $18.78 |
| 48 | Texas | $37,615 | $18.08 |
| 49 | Ohio | $34,111 | $16.40 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $33,538 | $16.12 |
| 51 | Virginia | $35,613 | $17.12 |
The highest-paying cities for retail sales consultants are Seattle, WA, Boston, MA, and Portland, OR.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $49,958 | $24.02 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $47,486 | $22.83 |
| 3 | Portland, OR | $47,403 | $22.79 |
| 4 | San Francisco, CA | $47,243 | $22.71 |
| 5 | Portland, ME | $46,890 | $22.54 |
| 6 | Nashua, NH | $45,804 | $22.02 |
| 7 | Manchester, CT | $45,652 | $21.95 |
| 8 | Washington, DC | $44,856 | $21.57 |
| 9 | Salt Lake City, UT | $44,456 | $21.37 |
| 10 | Minneapolis, MN | $44,425 | $21.36 |
| 11 | Denver, CO | $43,984 | $21.15 |
| 12 | Las Vegas, NV | $43,403 | $20.87 |
| 13 | Omaha, NE | $42,656 | $20.51 |
| 14 | Albuquerque, NM | $42,368 | $20.37 |
| 15 | Kansas City, MO | $42,106 | $20.24 |
| 16 | Madison, WI | $42,100 | $20.24 |
| 17 | Phoenix, AZ | $42,066 | $20.22 |
| 18 | Kansas City, KS | $41,197 | $19.81 |
| 19 | Oklahoma City, OK | $41,075 | $19.75 |
| 20 | New York, NY | $40,924 | $19.68 |
Retail Sales Consultants are the most in-demand in these five cities:
A retail sales consultant's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $54,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $54,000 | $4,500 | $26 |
| 75th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| Average | $42,323 | $3,527 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 10th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
The highest paying types of retail sales consultants are product consultant, internet sales consultant, and customs consultant.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Agent | $45,217 | $3,768 | $21.74 | 391,987 |
| Product Consultant | $93,452 | $7,788 | $44.93 | 77,419 |
| Customer Service Consultant | $37,471 | $3,123 | $18.02 | 225,026 |
| Customs Consultant | $91,772 | $7,648 | $44.12 | 193,794 |
| Sales Management Consultant | $85,800 | $7,150 | $41.25 | 235,421 |
| Beauty Consultant | $32,913 | $2,743 | $15.82 | 167,340 |
Top companies hiring retail sales consultants now:
Retail sales consultant salaries at Anastasia Beverly Hills and Volvo Trucks are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average retail sales consultant salary at companies like Carnegie Mellon University and Crutchfield are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anastasia Beverly Hills | $48,019 | $23.09 |
| 2 | Volvo Trucks | $47,964 | $23.06 |
| 3 | Carnegie Mellon University | $47,053 | $22.62 |
| 4 | Crutchfield | $44,972 | $21.62 |
| 5 | Verizon Communications | $43,931 | $21.12 |
| 6 | Prime Communications | $43,600 | $20.96 |
| 7 | AT&T | $43,577 | $20.95 |
| 8 | T-Mobile | $43,168 | $20.75 |
| 9 | Marlo Furniture | $43,103 | $20.72 |
| 10 | Office Depot | $42,937 | $20.64 |
| 11 | Southern Glazer's | $42,862 | $20.61 |
| 12 | Cellular Sales | $42,853 | $20.60 |
| 13 | Cracker Barrel | $42,769 | $20.56 |
| 14 | Columbia Sportswear | $42,475 | $20.42 |
| 15 | Verizon Services Corp. | $42,378 | $20.37 |
| 16 | KeHE | $42,378 | $20.37 |
| 17 | APX | $42,331 | $20.35 |
| 18 | Comcast | $42,166 | $20.27 |
| 19 | Windstream | $42,013 | $20.20 |
| 20 | Great Southern Homes | $41,589 | $19.99 |
The average retail sales consultant salary has risen by $9,487 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average retail sales consultant earned $32,836 annually, but today, they earn $42,323 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for retail sales consultants over the last decade.
Compare retail sales consultant salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare retail sales consultant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,300 | $20.35 | +6.8% |
| 2024 | $39,500 | $18.97 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $37,800 | $18.18 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $36,300 | $17.44 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $35,400 | $17.04 | +4.0% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| at&T | Retail Sales Consultant Maine Mall | South Portland, ME | 06/30/2025 | $44,000 |
| at&T | Retail Sales Consultant Miller Hill Mall | Duluth, MN | 06/30/2025 | $34,582 |
| at&T | Bilingual Spanish Retail Sales Consultant-Frederick, MD (Riverview Plaza) | Frederick, MD | 06/28/2025 | $62,460 |
| at&T | Retail Sales Consultant-Madison East | Madison, WI | 06/28/2025 | $40,000 |
| at&T | Bilingual Spanish Retail Sales Consultant | Springdale, AR | 06/28/2025 | $33,413 |
| Comcast | Xfinity Retail Sales Consultant | Orem, UT | 06/28/2025 | $30,366 |
| Comcast | Xfinity Retail Sales Consultant | Denver, CO | 06/28/2025 | $39,444 |
| Next Generation Wireless | Retail Sales Consultant | Pella, IA | 06/28/2025 | $39,653 |
| Boll and Branch | Retail Sales Consultant | Greenwich, CT | 06/28/2025 | $39,653 |
| Next Generation Wireless | Retail Sales Consultant | Pasco, WA | 06/28/2025 | $39,653 |
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