How much does a Store Manager make?

Updated Nov 29, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$55K - $88K/yr
Base Pay
$49K - $77K/yr
Additional Pay
$6K - $11K/yr

$69K

/yr
$55K$88K
Most Likely Range

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?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Store Manager

$68,931 /yr
Store Manager
$80,313 /yr
Senior Store Manager
$78,025 /yr
Store Manager IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Store Manager?

Job TitleSalary
Store Manager$68,931 /yr
Senior Store Manager$80,313 /yr
Store Manager IV$78,025 /yr

Top Paying Companies

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.

1
Google
Google
$218,174/yr
1K open jobs
3
UPS
$141,265/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Store Manager in United States

1Google$218,174
2Microsoft$163,282
3UPS$141,265
4Northern Tool + Equipment$123,801
5The Home Depot$123,237
6Sunbelt Rentals$122,954
7City Electric Supply$122,045
8LL Flooring$119,345
9America's Tire$118,891
10Alliance Energy$118,190
Total Pay Trajectory

For Store Manager

$68,931 /yr
Store Manager
$80,313 /yr
Senior Store Manager
$78,025 /yr
Store Manager IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Store Manager?

Job TitleSalary
Store Manager$68,931 /yr
Senior Store Manager$80,313 /yr
Store Manager IV$78,025 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Store Manager at different companies?

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Starbucks
3.6
Store ManagerSee 4,832 salaries from all locations

$65,945

 / yr
Dollar General
2.7
Store ManagerSee 2,524 salaries from all locations

$57,815

 / yr
Walgreens
3.1
Store ManagerSee 1,977 salaries from all locations

$78,780

 / yr
CVS Health
3.1
Store ManagerSee 1,865 salaries from all locations

$64,396

 / yr
GameStop
2.9
Store ManagerSee 1,490 salaries from all locations

$60,292

 / yr
Walmart
3.4
Store ManagerSee 1,204 salaries from all locations

$89,571

 / yr
Dollar Tree
3
Store ManagerSee 1,117 salaries from all locations

$59,537

 / yr

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Sherwin-Williams
3.8
Store ManagerSee 1,103 salaries from all locations

$85,404

 / yr
Family Dollar Stores
2.9
Store ManagerSee 963 salaries from all locations

$68,690

 / yr
AutoZone
3.4
Store ManagerSee 894 salaries from all locations

$65,140

 / yr
GNC
3.2
Store ManagerSee 820 salaries from all locations

$36

 / hr
Mattress Firm
3.2
Store ManagerSee 761 salaries from all locations

$91,822

 / yr
Abercrombie & Fitch
3.7
Store ManagerSee 733 salaries from all locations

$63,418

 / yr
ALDI
3.5
Store ManagerSee 732 salaries from all locations

$67,263

 / yr
Bath & Body Works
3.8
Store ManagerSee 688 salaries from all locations

$57,346

 / yr
Rite Aid
3.1
Store ManagerSee 653 salaries from all locations

$66,336

 / yr
Ross Stores
3.2
Store ManagerSee 637 salaries from all locations

$68,954

 / yr
RadioShack
3.4
Store ManagerSee 622 salaries from all locations

$71,415

 / yr
Sally Beauty
3.1
Store ManagerSee 599 salaries from all locations

$53,554

 / yr
Subway
3.4
Store ManagerSee 599 salaries from all locations

$24

 / hr
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Store Manager Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Starbucks Store Manager salaries - 4,832 salaries reported$65,945/yr
Dollar General Store Manager salaries - 2,524 salaries reported$57,815/yr
Walgreens Store Manager salaries - 1,977 salaries reported$78,780/yr
CVS Health Store Manager salaries - 1,865 salaries reported$64,396/yr
GameStop Store Manager salaries - 1,490 salaries reported$60,292/yr
Walmart Store Manager salaries - 1,204 salaries reported$89,571/yr
Dollar Tree Store Manager salaries - 1,117 salaries reported$59,537/yr
Sherwin-Williams Store Manager salaries - 1,103 salaries reported$85,404/yr
Family Dollar Stores Store Manager salaries - 963 salaries reported$68,690/yr
AutoZone Store Manager salaries - 894 salaries reported$65,140/yr
GNC Store Manager salaries - 820 salaries reported$36/hr
Mattress Firm Store Manager salaries - 761 salaries reported$91,822/yr
Abercrombie & Fitch Store Manager salaries - 733 salaries reported$63,418/yr
ALDI Store Manager salaries - 732 salaries reported$67,263/yr
Bath & Body Works Store Manager salaries - 688 salaries reported$57,346/yr
Rite Aid Store Manager salaries - 653 salaries reported$66,336/yr
Ross Stores Store Manager salaries - 637 salaries reported$68,954/yr
RadioShack Store Manager salaries - 622 salaries reported$71,415/yr
Sally Beauty Store Manager salaries - 599 salaries reported$53,554/yr
Subway Store Manager salaries - 599 salaries reported$24/hr
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Top Paying Industries

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.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$93,813

    28% Higher than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$91,476

    26% Higher than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$91,001

    26% Higher than other industries

  • Transportation & LogisticsTransportation & Logistics$83,696

    19% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$82,097

    18% Higher than other industries

Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services

Top paying companies in Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services for Store Manager are Sunbelt Rentals, America's Tire, and Tire Choice Auto Service Centers.

Sunbelt RentalsSunbelt Rentals$122,954/yr
America's TireAmerica's Tire$118,891/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

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.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Store Manager

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$60,000

/yr

$55K | $5K

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Store Manager

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$40,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Store Manager

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$70,000

/yr

$40K | $30K

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Store Manager

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$576,045

/hr

$45 | $576K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Retail Store Manager

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$85,099

/yr

$75K | $10K

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Store Manager

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$61,900

/yr

$61K | $900

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Store Manager

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$17

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Store Manager

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$57,619

/hr

$19 | $58K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Store Manager

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$66,500

/yr

$59K | $8K

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday

Store Manager pay FAQ

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.

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