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The estimated total pay for a Store Manager is $68,931 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $61,219 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 $7,711 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 $55K-$88K/yr?
For Store Manager
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Job Title | Salary |
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Store Manager | $68,931 /yr |
Senior Store Manager | $80,313 /yr |
Store Manager IV | $78,025 /yr |
For a Store Manager in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Store Manager in United States. Employers include Google, Microsoft and UPS.
For Store Manager in United States
1 | $218,174 | ||
2 | Microsoft | $163,282 | |
3 | UPS | $141,265 | |
4 | Northern Tool + Equipment | $123,801 | |
5 | The Home Depot | $123,237 | |
6 | Sunbelt Rentals | $122,954 | |
7 | City Electric Supply | $122,045 | |
8 | LL Flooring | $119,345 | |
9 | America's Tire | $118,891 | |
10 | Alliance Energy | $118,190 |
For Store Manager
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Job Title | Salary |
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Store Manager | $68,931 /yr |
Senior Store Manager | $80,313 /yr |
Store Manager IV | $78,025 /yr |
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For a Store Manager in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Store Manager in United States are Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $93,813, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $91,476, Insurance with a median total pay of $91,001, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $83,696, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $82,097.
28% Higher than other industries
Top paying companies in Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services for Store Manager are Sunbelt Rentals, America's Tire, and Tire Choice Auto Service Centers.
What is the pay outlook for Retail & Food Services?
Job openings are high in retail and food services as more Americans spend money at stores and restaurants. While retail and food services wages are lower than the national average, wage growth is higher. Jobs in retail and food services generally require little formal education or training, making these jobs accessible to most job seekers.
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
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$55K | $5K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 15+ years
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
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$40K | $30K
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United States of America
| 4-6 years
/hr
$45 | $576K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
$75K | $10K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 10-14 years
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$61K | $900
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United States of America
| 4-6 years
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United States of America
| 4-6 years
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$19 | $58K
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United States of America
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$59K | $8K
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The average salary for a Store Manager is $68,931 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 104469 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Store Manager employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Store Manager in United States is $87,650 per year.
The lowest salary for a Store Manager in United States is $54,548 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Store Manager or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Store Manager.
Pay for store managers varies widely, since the job title encompasses so many possible industries and responsibilities. Store managers are typically paid at a premium to more junior team members, as compensation for their additional work training, supervising and coaching others. They may receive a commission on every sale one of the sales made by an associate they supervise. Store managers can increase their pay by progressing into executive level positions.
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According to anonymous Glassdoor ratings, about 65% of store managers are satisfied with their current salary. Store managers can also make an additional $7,711.17 per year with bonuses and profit sharing.
The total pay range as a store manager varies by state. Depending on your experience level, it can be as high as $108,409.12 or as low as $44,217.01. On average, a store manager's salary is $61,219.42. The next step in the average career of a store manager is senior store manager, at an average salary of $79,603.
If you want to earn more from your career as a store manager, earning an advanced degree, such as a graduate or master's degree, taking on more high-level responsibilities, and having a store with high sales numbers can help a store manager earn a higher salary. Some stores even offer commissions if sales are high enough. As a store manager, you can raise sales in your store by helping staff to develop sales and customer service skills, working to retain staff long term, and hiring high performers to boost your store's sales.
When preparing to negotiate for a higher salary, you need to know the market value of a store manager in your area.
If you are negotiating for a new store manager job, use your knowledge of the average store manager's salary and ask for 10% to 20% above the offer. Say something such as, "Does the salary have any wiggle room? I was hoping it would be around $X." Be aware that the employer may offer an amount below your counteroffer.
Use a similar tactic when negotiating a raise. Ask for 10% to 20% above what you're making now, and come prepared to explain why your job performance deserves a raise.