Manager on duty vs store manager

The differences between managers on duty 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 manager on duty, 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 $37,423 average annual salary of a manager on duty.

The top three skills for a manager on duty include customer service, safety procedures and payroll. The most important skills for a store manager are store management, retail store, and customer service.

Manager on duty vs store manager overview

	Manager On Duty	Store Manager
Yearly salary	$37,423	$46,950
Hourly rate	$17.99	$22.57
Growth rate	18%	6%
Number of jobs	318,375	446,127
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Average age	46	44
Years of experience	4	6

What does a manager on duty do?

A manager on duty's role is to oversee operations in a store or a particular department, ensuring efficient workflow and workforce performance. They mainly evaluate and delegate tasks among employees, arrange schedules, set goals and budget, handle issues and concerns, and impose disciplinary actions. Moreover, a manager on duty may also perform clerical tasks such as producing progress reports, processing paperwork, maintaining an inventory of supplies, reporting to supervisors, coordinating with other managers, and implementing the company's policies and standards.

What does a store manager do?

A store manager is responsible for monitoring the daily operations, making sure of its smooth and efficient performance with the best services provided to the customers. Store managers' duty also includes tracking the budget of the store to ensure that all expenses are meeting the sales goals. A store manager must also be able to plan and share strategies to boost sales performance and provide the needed support for the employees by communicating with them regularly, listening on suggestions, and taking necessary actions for complaints as required.

Manager on duty vs store manager salary

Managers on duty and store managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Manager On Duty	Store Manager
Average salary	$37,423	$46,950
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $52,000	Between $30,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	Maryland	Delaware
Best paying company	Cisco	Meta
Best paying industry	Retail	Manufacturing

Differences between manager on duty and store manager education

There are a few differences between a manager on duty and a store manager in terms of educational background:

	Manager On Duty	Store Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 51%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Southern California	University of Pennsylvania

Manager on duty vs store manager demographics

Here are the differences between managers on duty' and store managers' demographics:

	Manager On Duty	Store Manager
Average age	46	44
Gender ratio	Male, 47.3% Female, 52.7%	Male, 51.2% Female, 48.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.7% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.5% Asian, 9.6% White, 63.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	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	11%	10%

Differences between manager on duty and store manager duties and responsibilities

Manager on duty example responsibilities.

Conduct daily sales presentations to prospective customers that lead to an establish model laud by company leadership.
Manage several customer service incidents and tend to emergencies including the administration lifesaving CPR to a gym patron.
Update computer POS program for menu changes, employee voids, banquets and specials.
Used POS software sales projections to challenge the sales associates to meet or exceed corporate sales goals.
Supervise five staff members in areas of work ethic, time management, safety practices and cleanliness.
Maintain high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.

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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.

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Manager on duty vs store manager skills

Common manager on duty skills

Customer Service, 19%
Safety Procedures, 11%
Payroll, 7%
CPR, 5%
Guest Service, 5%
Front Desk Operations, 4%

Common store manager skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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