Retail Salespersons pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for retail salespersons is $14.26 an hour ($29,650 a year). About 51,250 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($35,410). Kentucky ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for retail salespersons in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.77 | $22,400 |
| 25% of workers | $12.59 | $26,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.26 | $29,650 |
| 75% of workers | $17.19 | $35,760 |
| 90% of workers | $21.08 | $43,850 |
Retail Salespersons pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $30,660 | 17,540 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $30,100 | 7,810 |
| Owensboro | $29,030 | 1,490 |
| Elizabethtown | $28,650 | 1,570 |
| Bowling Green | $28,430 | 2,720 |
| Paducah | $28,390 | 1,800 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for retail salespersons
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 520,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,810 |
| Cashiers | $28,590 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $38,700 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $40,080 |
| Parts Salespersons | $36,400 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $38,990 |
| Order Clerks | $40,620 |
| Telemarketers | $34,450 |
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