Head manager vs assistant store manager

The differences between head managers and assistant store managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a head manager and an assistant store manager. Additionally, a head manager has an average salary of $123,587, which is higher than the $40,759 average annual salary of an assistant store manager.

The top three skills for a head manager include customer service, safety procedures and payroll. The most important skills for an assistant store manager are store management, payroll, and loss prevention.

Head manager vs assistant store manager overview

	Head Manager	Assistant Store Manager
Yearly salary	$123,587	$40,759
Hourly rate	$59.42	$19.60
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	351,761	428,619
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	6	6

Head manager vs assistant store manager salary

Head managers and assistant store managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Head Manager	Assistant Store Manager
Average salary	$123,587	$40,759
Salary range	Between $77,000 And $196,000	Between $32,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	Washington, DC	New York, NY
Highest paying state	New Jersey	Connecticut
Best paying company	Citi	US Foods
Best paying industry	Finance	Manufacturing

Differences between head manager and assistant store manager education

There are a few differences between a head manager and an assistant store manager in terms of educational background:

	Head Manager	Assistant Store Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 58%	Bachelor's Degree, 45%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

Head manager vs assistant store manager demographics

Here are the differences between head managers' and assistant store managers' demographics:

	Head Manager	Assistant Store Manager
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 58.1% Female, 41.9%	Male, 49.2% Female, 50.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 6.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between head manager and assistant store manager duties and responsibilities

Head manager example responsibilities.

Manage all brewery operations including special project management, raw material ordering and handling, production scheduling, and client interfacing.
Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.
Organize the collection of monthly payments and maintain accounts receivable/accounts payable and process evictions.

Assistant store manager example responsibilities.

Develop and implement operational strategies utilizing less payroll expenses and allot hour usage to accomplish logistical and operational excellence.
Execute all associate training in customer service, all operational and POS training, inventory, safety and sales floor operations.
Maintain store appearance and cleanliness by utilizing delegation with focus on time management.
Process and track payroll on a weekly basis using Kronos software.
Maintain appropriate staffing metrics with available store payroll via Kronos system.
Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when require in work assignments.

Head manager vs assistant store manager skills

Common head manager skills

Customer Service, 23%
Safety Procedures, 14%
Payroll, 10%
Financial Reports, 5%
Bank Deposits, 5%
POS, 4%

Common assistant store manager skills

Store Management, 8%
Payroll, 8%
Loss Prevention, 6%
Sales Floor, 5%
Customer Inquiries, 4%
Taking Care, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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