Retail salesperson salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for retail salespersons and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Washington leaves the most: about $33,418 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $39,560 | $33,418 | $2,785 | 84,850 |
| Alaska | $37,290 | $32,143 | $2,679 | 7,890 |
| California | $38,440 | $31,995 | $2,666 | 376,460 |
| New Hampshire | $36,200 | $31,267 | $2,606 | 23,880 |
| New York | $37,720 | $30,821 | $2,568 | 238,540 |
| New Jersey | $36,520 | $30,595 | $2,550 | 72,530 |
| Massachusetts | $36,610 | $29,917 | $2,493 | 86,860 |
| South Dakota | $34,370 | $29,796 | $2,483 | 14,180 |
| Wyoming | $34,310 | $29,748 | $2,479 | 8,770 |
| Nevada | $34,190 | $29,652 | $2,471 | 43,920 |
| Florida | $34,010 | $29,507 | $2,459 | 333,460 |
| Illinois | $35,370 | $28,994 | $2,416 | 126,610 |
| Michigan | $34,640 | $28,792 | $2,399 | 111,010 |
| Virginia | $34,240 | $28,537 | $2,378 | 100,290 |
| Tennessee | $31,950 | $27,852 | $2,321 | 87,380 |
| Texas | $30,800 | $26,928 | $2,244 | 341,640 |
| North Carolina | $31,370 | $26,632 | $2,219 | 127,540 |
| Ohio | $30,800 | $26,388 | $2,199 | 137,370 |
| Pennsylvania | $31,200 | $26,291 | $2,191 | 141,790 |
| Georgia | $30,840 | $26,170 | $2,181 | 143,120 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.