Question 1

How long does it take to become a margin department supervisor?

Accepted Answer

It takes three to five years to become a margin department supervisor. Specifically, that is the typical time it takes for starting from an entry-level position in a margin department to be eligible for a supervisor position. While there are no specific educational requirements, it's recommended to have at least a two-year associate's degree.

Question 2

How much does a department supervisor make at Lowes?

Accepted Answer

A department supervisor at Lowes makes, on average, $40,098 a year ($20 an hour). This can range from as little as $19,500 a year to as high as $80,000 a year. Factors such as location and department impact how much a department supervisor makes at Lowes.

Question 3

What are the 5 roles of a supervisor?

Accepted Answer

The five roles of a supervisor are educator, sponsor, coach, counselor, and director. Every supervisor role utilizes some combination of these five roles when leading a team.

A supervisor acts as an educator when their employees and team members are new, when processes or conditions change, or when discussing performance expectations.

Question 4

What is a margin department supervisor?

Accepted Answer

A margin department supervisor is someone who oversees the operations of the margin department. This can mean approving or denying credit to clients and monitoring account activity. A margin department supervisor is there to ensure compliance with all relevant government regulations.

Question 5

What is a good starting salary for a Department Supervisor?

Accepted Answer

A good starting salary for a department supervisor is $35,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a department supervisor in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for department supervisors is $50,476, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a department supervisor can vary by state.

Question 6

Can a department supervisor make 100k?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can make $100,000 per year as a department supervisor. While possible, it is unlikely to earn over $100k as a department supervisor because even higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $72,000 per year. The average annual salary for a department supervisor is $50,476. For example, department supervisors in Nevada whose salaries are in the 90th percentile earn an average salary of $101,000.

Question 7

How much does a department supervisor make at Bed Bath and Beyond?

Accepted Answer

A department supervisor at Bed Bath and Beyond makes $21 an hour, on average. This can range from as little as $15 an hour to as much as $25 an hour. Factors such as location and department impact how much a department supervisor makes at Bed Bath and Beyond.

Question 8

What percentage of Department Supervisors are female?

Accepted Answer

43.0% of department supervisors are female in the United States. This is 0.5 percentage points higher than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female department supervisors has increased by 1.9 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 57,364 female department supervisors in the U.S. and 76,042 male department supervisors in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 133,406 people with the specific job title of department supervisor and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

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