How much does a Store Manager make?

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.