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Retail Sales Associate Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$16.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,118/year ($2,426/month) for a single filer
Retail Sales Associate pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,100 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 67,640 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 41-2031, “Retail Salespersons”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Retail Sales Associate salary of $34,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,118 — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
| Gross (median) | $34,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,958 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,638 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$767 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,118 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,426 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Wisconsin?
- The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Wisconsin is $34,480 per year ($16.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,100 and $37,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Retail Sales Associate in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $34,480, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $29,118 per year ($2,426 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
- How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 67,640 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.