How much does a Merchant make?
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- Healthcare
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Media & Communication
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- Retail & Wholesale
- Telecommunications
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- Human Resources & Staffing
$104K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Merchant is $104,253 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $78,899 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $25,355 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $78K-$145K/yr?
Top Paying Companies
For a Merchant in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Merchant in United States. Employers include PepsiCo, Lands' End and Cargill.
Top Paying Companies
For Merchant in United States
| 1 | PepsiCo | $101,775 | |
| 2 | Lands' End | $97,545 | |
| 3 | Cargill | $95,940 | |
| 4 | The Home Depot | $91,544 | |
| 5 | Costco Wholesale | $91,346 | |
| 6 | Talus Pay | $89,553 | |
| 7 | Wayfair | $86,848 | |
| 8 | Sam's Club | $86,763 | |
| 9 | Walmart | $83,161 | |
| 10 | Ace Hardware | $83,136 |
What are total pay estimates for a Merchant at different companies?
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- Most Reports
- Salary: high to low
- Salary: low to high
$70,786
/ yr
$91,544
/ yr
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Merchant Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Merchant in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Merchant in United States are Agriculture with a median total pay of $95,940, Financial Services with a median total pay of $89,553, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $72,300, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $72,227, and Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $66,928.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Business?
Jobs in business are in increasing demand, requiring workers with at least a bachelor’s degree and moderate to advanced technical skills, with the use of data often a required job function. To remain competitive, job seekers with little relevant field experience should consider higher degrees or industry-specific certificates to meet evolving requirements.
Recent Salaries Shared
For merchant
Job Title
Location
Total Pay
Base Pay | Additional Pay
Total Years of Experience
Years at Recent Employer
Submitted
Date or Time
United States of America
| 10-14 years
/yr
$128K | $50K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/yr
$104K | $45K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
$70K | $4K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/yr
$120K | $49K
Submitted 2 days ago
United States of America
| 1-3 years
/yr
$116K | $58K
Submitted 3 days ago
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
$85K | $5K
Submitted 3 days ago
United States of America
| 7-9 years
/yr
$122K | $51K
Submitted 3 days ago
United States of America
| 4-6 years
/yr
$96K | $10K
Submitted 4 days ago
United States of America
| 10-14 years
/yr
$63K | $6K
Submitted 4 days ago
Merchant pay FAQ
The average salary for a Merchant is $104,253 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 917 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Merchant employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Merchant in United States is $144,593 per year.
The lowest salary for a Merchant in United States is $78,190 per year.
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