How to hire an area supervisor

How to hire an area supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step area supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an area supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new area supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The area supervisor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an area supervisor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an area supervisor that fits the bill.

   This list presents area supervisor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Area Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Area Supervisor		$12-29
   Department Lead	A department lead's responsibilities will vary in an organization or company. It will, most of the time, revolve around overseeing the progress of work in a particular area and evaluating department staff's performance... Show more	$10-37
   Co-Manager	A co-manager's role is to supervise business operations and perform administrative tasks as support to a manager. One of the primary functions of a co-manager is to delegate tasks of team members and arrange schedules... Show more	$16-57

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Ladders
   • Cleanliness
   • Sales Floor
   • Front End
   • Loss Prevention
   • Bank Deposits
   • Emergency Procedures
   • EAS
   • General Operations
   • Cash Registers
   • Payroll Administration
   • ROSS
   • Excellent Interpersonal
   • Corrective Action

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   Responsibilities:

   • Promote from associate to manage several departments including jewelry, housewares, automotive and electronics.
   • Demonstrate resourcefulness and imagination when managing professional responsibilities.
   • Schedule and lead safety meetings par OSHA regulations.
   • Train new and current employees run reports and stats for upper management.
   • Handle work flow, assign tasks, train new associates, run administrative machines.
   • Review laboratory documents and test paperwork to ensure the information is accurate and GMP compliant.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your area supervisor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An area supervisor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, area supervisors' average salary in west virginia is 63% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level area supervisors earn 56% less than senior-level area supervisors.
   • Certifications. An area supervisor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an area supervisor's salary.

   Average area supervisor salary

   $40,965yearly

   $19.69 hourly rate

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   Entry-level area supervisor salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

   Average area supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Pennsylvania	$44,990	$22
   2	Oregon	$44,843	$22
   3	Washington	$43,884	$21
   4	California	$42,926	$21
   5	Michigan	$40,771	$20
   6	Colorado	$39,504	$19
   7	Nevada	$39,297	$19
   8	Missouri	$38,832	$19
   9	Illinois	$36,185	$17
   10	Maryland	$35,577	$17
   11	Alabama	$35,294	$17
   12	North Carolina	$34,583	$17
   13	Wisconsin	$33,815	$16
   14	Arizona	$31,941	$15
   15	Indiana	$30,709	$15
   16	Texas	$30,402	$15
   17	Georgia	$29,448	$14
   18	Virginia	$28,399	$14
   19	West Virginia	$26,758	$13
   20	Florida	$26,736	$13

   Average area supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Tesla	$82,616	$39.72	1
   2	West Pharmaceutical Services	$67,814	$32.60
   3	Dana Incorporated	$65,646	$31.56	2
   4	Papa Murphy's	$60,297	$28.99	100
   5	Hooker Furniture	$59,211	$28.47
   6	Broward County Public Schools	$58,660	$28.20
   7	Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing P.c. Or Aza	$57,875	$27.82	8
   8	Legends Hospitality	$57,407	$27.60
   9	Minnesota State Fair	$57,146	$27.47	4
   10	PAE	$56,865	$27.34	1
   11	Bechtel Corporation	$55,441	$26.65	15
   12	Northern Star Industries	$55,302	$26.59
   13	Hyatt Hotels	$54,183	$26.05	34
   14	Keystone Human Services	$52,737	$25.35	3
   15	NVR	$49,864	$23.97
   16	TTI Maumee Equipment	$49,558	$23.83	1
   17	City of Tucson	$49,220	$23.66
   18	Atlantis Casino Resort Spa	$49,063	$23.59	1
   19	Monarch Casino & Resort	$48,179	$23.16
   20	Vista Unified	$48,088	$23.12

4. Writing an area supervisor job description

   A job description for an area supervisor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an area supervisor job description:

   Area supervisor job description example

   Come be a part of something bigger!
   
   Benchmark | Pyramid is a strong believer in offering our employees Work-Life Effectiveness through, practices, policies, and programs to help our employees achieve success at both work and home. Here are just some of the great benefits we offer:
   Full Time employees have access to Medical and Dental insurance to fit your needs Benchmark University (You can grow both personally and professionally through on-line webinars and self-study courses) 401K match (Let us help you build your financial future) Companywide Hotel Room Discounts (Who doesn't love to get away) Paid Time OffEmployee Assistance Program (We are here to support you) Employee family events (bring the kids!) Partnerships and discounts with major retailers such as AT&T, Verizon and Dish to name a few Many more, please inquire for more details
   
   Nestled on the shores of Lake Lanier lies Lanier Island Resort - an island destination spread out across 1200 acres unlike any resort in Georgia. Our property features 282 guest rooms, indoor/outdoor meeting spaces, golf course, multiple dining options, nature trails, and other points of interest. In this role, will be responsible for ensuring the common areas of the hotel are always “guest ready”. You will help create memorable first impressions for our guests from the moment they walk through the door. In return, Lanier Island Resort offers competitive compensation, benefits, and other perks to make your experience as memorable as our guests'
   
   What you will have an opportunity to do:
   Supervise common area attendant Perform routine walk through of front of the house and back of the house areas to ensure cleanliness/tidiness.Address deficiencies to ensure areas are orderly and sanitary and always guest ready.Clean in accordance to specifications established by housekeeping supervisors and management.Report any unsafe conditions to proper department to ensure that it is promptly addressed.Ensure cleaning chemicals are properly labelled and stored in accordance with OSHA and local regulations.Maintain friendly and welcoming demeanor when interacting with guests and when handling room calls Utilize personal protective equipment as required.Other duties as assigned by supervisors and management
   
   What are we looking for?
   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   Benchmark Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
   
   Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right area supervisor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your area supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit area supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit area supervisors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new area supervisor

   Once you've found the area supervisor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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