Cashier/shift manager vs store manager

The differences between cashier/shift managers and store managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a cashier/shift manager, becoming a store manager takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, a store manager has an average salary of $46,950, which is higher than the $28,811 average annual salary of a cashier/shift manager.

The top three skills for a cashier/shift manager include customer service, basic math and cleanliness. The most important skills for a store manager are store management, retail store, and customer service.

Cashier/shift manager vs store manager overview

	Cashier/Shift Manager	Store Manager
Yearly salary	$28,811	$46,950
Hourly rate	$13.85	$22.57
Growth rate	10%	6%
Number of jobs	172,385	446,127
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Average age	39	44
Years of experience	4	6

Cashier/shift manager vs store manager salary

Cashier/shift managers and store managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cashier/Shift Manager	Store Manager
Average salary	$28,811	$46,950
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $36,000	Between $30,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	Seattle, WA	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	Hawaii	Delaware
Best paying company	Meijer	Meta
Best paying industry	Retail	Manufacturing

Differences between cashier/shift manager and store manager education

There are a few differences between a cashier/shift manager and a store manager in terms of educational background:

	Cashier/Shift Manager	Store Manager
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Cornell University	University of Pennsylvania

Cashier/shift manager vs store manager demographics

Here are the differences between cashier/shift managers' and store managers' demographics:

	Cashier/Shift Manager	Store Manager
Average age	39	44
Gender ratio	Male, 30.9% Female, 69.1%	Male, 51.2% Female, 48.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 8.5% White, 56.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 6.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 6.3% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between cashier/shift manager and store manager duties and responsibilities

Cashier/shift manager example responsibilities.

Manage FOH to insure all guests are happy and well taken care of.
Tabulate customer orders using a POS system; and open and close register.
Totale merchandise and receive payment of cash, check and credit card utilizing POS system.
Ensure cleanliness and safety regulations meet expectations in the restaurant.
Implement quality service procedures to provide best in industry beverages while maintaining superior and comfortable experience for Starbucks patrons.
Demonstrate excellent leadership to employees.

Store manager example responsibilities.

Store achieve highest UPT in company for FY11.
Assist the DM and help to manage the district in her absence.
Manage the store's inventory with GNC guidelines; receiving, checking and shelving all merchandising orders.
Train and develop to manage multi-unit operations.
Create implementation plans to support execution of Starbucks initiatives to achieve both operational excellence and business results.
Develop and implement operational strategies utilizing less payroll expenses and allot hour usage to accomplish logistical and operational excellence.

Cashier/shift manager vs store manager skills

Common cashier/shift manager skills

Customer Service, 18%
Basic Math, 10%
Cleanliness, 9%
Math, 8%
POS, 5%
Cash Handling, 5%

Common store manager skills

Store Management, 8%
Retail Store, 5%
Customer Service, 5%
PET, 5%
Loss Prevention, 5%
Sales Floor, 4%