May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Retail Salespersons Salary in Rhode Island

The median annual salary for retail salespersons in Rhode Island is $34,860, 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)$1,341
Federal income tax-$77
Social Security-$83
Medicare-$19
State income tax (RI)-$27
Net take-home$1,135
Annual net: $29,500Effective rate: 15.4%

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

Retail Salespersons pay across Rhode Island scenarios

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Retail Salespersons salary in Rhode Island?

The median annual salary for retail salespersons in Rhode Island is $34,860 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $1,135 per biweekly check.

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

On the median salary of $34,860, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home approximately $1,135 every two weeks ($1,341 gross). The effective tax rate is 15.4%.

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