Salary comparison

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents vs. Retail Salespersons: Salary Comparison (2026)

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agentss earn a median salary of $78,140/year, while Retail Salespersonss earn $34,580/year - a difference of $43,560. Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agentss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents

Retail Salespersons

Median salary

$78,140

$34,580

Hourly rate

$37.57/hr

$16.62/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$47,080

$25,600

Senior level (90th %)

$215,210

$47,930

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

472,300

3,800,250

Job growth (10-year)

N/A