Retail Store Manager Salary

What this role does

• Schedule and supervise staff
• Manage inventory and merchandising
• Drive store sales targets
• Handle customer escalations

Education & path in

High school diploma with retail experience; degree helps for large-format stores

Experience level: Usually promoted internally from associate roles

Where it pays best

States that typically pay above the national average for this role: New York, California, Massachusetts, Washington, New Jersey. Actual pay depends heavily on metro area, employer size, and cost of living.

Job outlook

Decline