Retail Store Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Retail Store Supervisor make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Retail Store Supervisor in the United States is $40,282 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a Retail Store Supervisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,642
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,027 to $44,134
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,064
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Retail Store Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $44,134 $3,678 $849 $21
Average $40,282 $3,357 $775 $19
25th Percentile $37,027 $3,086 $712 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Retail Store Supervisor Salaries

A Retail Store Supervisor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Retail Store Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Retail Store Supervisor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $38,824
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $39,667
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,959
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,259
  • Expert (over 8 years): $42,558
Levels Salary
Entry Level Retail Store Supervisor$38,824
Intermediate Level Retail Store Supervisor$39,667
Senior Level Retail Store Supervisor$41,959
Specialist Level Retail Store Supervisor$42,259
Expert Level Retail Store Supervisor$42,558
$38,824 0 yr
$39,667 < 2 yrs
$41,959 2-4 yrs
$42,259 5-8 yrs
$42,558 > 8 yrs
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How Do Retail Store Supervisor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Retail Store Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $44,600.
  • California: $44,431.
  • Massachusetts: $43,838.

Top Paying Cities for Retail Store Supervisors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $50,807
  • San Francisco: $50,308
  • Oakland: $49,192

What Skills Can Increase a Retail Store Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 19.41% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Community Relations (Mentioned in 1.49% Job Postings): Creating, managing, and establishing a good and beneficial relationship with the communities to promote the welfare of the community.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.08% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 19.41%
Community Relations 1.49%
Microsoft Office 1.08%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Retail Store Supervisor's salary.
  • Loss Prevention: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Loss Prevention
$45,921
14%
Integrity
$44,713
11%
Accountability
$44,310
10%
Computer Systems
$43,907
9%
KPI
$43,504
8%
Store Management
$43,504
8%
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How Education impacts a Retail Store Supervisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Retail Store Supervisors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Retail Store Supervisor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $33,922 and $36,906).

Retail Store Supervisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Retail Store Supervisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.7%
High School 41.2%
Associates 16.5%
Bachelors 30.6%
Masters 7.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Retail Store Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Retail Store Supervisor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Retail Store Supervisor

Salaries for a Retail Store Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $45,705 in 2023 to around $45,120 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Retail Store Supervisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Retail Store Supervisor Over Time

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2023
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2024
$45,540
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2024 $45,540
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