May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Retail Salespersons Salary in Iowa

The median annual salary for retail salespersons in Iowa is $31,360, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$1,206
Federal income tax-$61
Social Security-$75
Medicare-$17
State income tax (IA)-$22
Net take-home$1,031
Annual net: $26,798Effective rate: 14.5%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Iowa state rules; local taxes excluded.

Retail Salespersons pay across Iowa scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of retail salespersons in Iowa earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Iowa paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Retail Salespersons salary in Iowa?

The median annual salary for retail salespersons in Iowa is $31,360 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $1,031 per biweekly check.

How much does a retail salespersons take home in Iowa after taxes?

On the median salary of $31,360, a single filer in Iowa takes home approximately $1,031 every two weeks ($1,206 gross). The effective tax rate is 14.5%.

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