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Retail Sales Associate Salary in District of Columbia (2026)
$18.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,971/year ($2,664/month) for a single filer
Retail Sales Associate pay range in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,660 Retail Sales Associate jobs in District of Columbia (occupation code 41-2031, “Retail Salespersons”).
Gross vs. take-home in District of Columbia
A median Retail Sales Associate salary of $38,500 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus District of Columbia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,971 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $38,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,440 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,945 |
| District of Columbia state income tax | −$1,144 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,971 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,664 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in District of Columbia?
- The median Retail Sales Associate salary in District of Columbia is $38,500 per year ($18.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,820 and $44,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Retail Sales Associate in District of Columbia?
- On the median salary of $38,500, a single filer in District of Columbia takes home about $31,971 per year ($2,664 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in District of Columbia?
- BLS counts 4,660 Retail Sales Associate jobs in District of Columbia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified District of Columbia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for District of Columbia.