Local Salary Data

Retail Salespersons Salary in New York

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$22,422
5 filings
DOL Median (New York)
$22,422
vs National
-13.8%
National: $26,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$17,923
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$22,422
-13.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$26,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Retail Salespersons in New York earns $22,422 in nominal terms, which is 13.8% below the national average of $26,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $17,923 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Retail Salespersons make in New York?

The median Retail Salespersons salary in New York is $22,422 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is New York a good place to work as a Retail Salespersons?

A Retail Salespersons in New York earns 13.8% less than the national median of $26,000, or $17,923 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.