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Nike salary estimate

$37,434yearly

$18.00 hourly rate

Entry-level salary
$16,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

How much does Nike pay?

The average Nike salary in the United States is $37,434 per year. Nike salaries range between $16,000 a year in the bottom 10th percentile to $84,000 in the top 90th percentile. Nike pays $18.0 an hour on average. Geographic location also impacts Nike salaries. Nike employees in San Francisco, CA get paid the most.

Highest paying jobs at Nike

The highest paying jobs at Nike are director, department manager, lead technician, and senior software engineer. Director jobs at Nike earn an average yearly salary of $180,207, Nike department manager jobs average $150,270, and Nike lead technician jobs average $130,942.

The lowest paying Nike roles include marketing internship and cashier. Nike marketing internship average salary is $29,930 per year. So while the average Nike salary is $37,434 there is a big variation in pay depending on the role.

Highest paying jobs at Nike

RankJob titleAverage Nike salaryHourly rate
1Director$180,207$86.64
2Department Manager$150,270$72.25
3Lead Technician$130,942$62.95
4Senior Software Engineer$127,504$61.30
5Senior Applications Engineer$116,322$55.92
6Quality Assurance Lead$113,353$54.50
7Business Analyst$111,455$53.58
8Designer$101,513$48.80
9Account Executive$97,218$46.74
10Team Leader$82,743$39.78
11Sales Representative$61,731$29.68
12Brand Coordinator$41,250$19.83
13Forklift Operator$37,970$18.25
14Warehouse Operations Manager$36,678$17.63
15Warehouse Worker$36,549$17.57
16Administrative Assistant$36,100$17.36
17Visual Merchandiser$35,000$16.83
18Shipping And Receiving Coordinator$34,948$16.80
19Processor$34,338$16.51
20Store Leader$34,147$16.42

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Average Nike salary by state

Nike pays the highest salaries in Oregon due to higher costs of living and competition in the state.

RankStateAverage Nike salaryHourly rate
1Oregon$41,724$20.06
2New York$41,401$19.90
3Massachusetts$40,721$19.58
4Rhode Island$38,831$18.67
5New Jersey$38,704$18.61
6Tennessee$35,612$17.12
7Mississippi$32,570$15.66

How much does Nike pay by location?

The average Nike salary varies by location. Nike salaries are the highest in San Francisco, CA, at $43,309 per year. Nike pays the second highest average salary in Beaverton, OR, at $41,721 per year. It's important to factor in the cost of living when negotiating a salary or choosing a place to work.

Highest paying Nike locations

RankLocationAverage Nike salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$43,309$20.82
2Beaverton, OR$41,721$20.06
3New York, NY$41,468$19.94
4Boston, MA$40,702$19.57
5Memphis, TN$35,391$17.01

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Nike salaries by department

Salaries at Nike vary depending on the department you work in. Nike salaries in the engineering department are the highest with an average salary of $121,019. Employees in the marketing department at Nike receive relatively high salaries as well, with an average salary of $83,103 per year. Departments that don't pay as well at Nike include the sales and the sports/entertainment organizational functions, with employees earning average salaries of $32,115 and $32,252, respectively.

Average Nike salary by department

RankDepartmentAverage Nike salaryHourly rate
1Engineering$121,019$58.18
2Marketing$83,103$39.95
3Plant/Manufacturing$56,335$27.08
4Retail$38,205$18.37
5Warehouse$33,941$16.32
6Customer Service$32,653$15.70
7Sports/Entertainment$32,252$15.51
8Sales$32,116$15.44

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Best paying Nike sales salaries

RankPositionAverage Nike salaryHourly rate
1Sales Representative$61,731$29.68
2Footwear Associate$31,449$15.12
3Sales Associate$31,339$15.07

Best paying Nike warehouse salaries

RankPositionAverage Nike salaryHourly rate
1Forklift Operator$37,970$18.25
2Forklift Driver$36,791$17.69
3Warehouse Worker$36,549$17.57
4Order Selector$36,156$17.38
5Shipping And Receiving Coordinator$34,948$16.80
6Shipping Receiving Manager$34,451$16.56
7Receivables Specialist$34,300$16.49
8Loader/Unloader$34,152$16.42
9Warehouse Associate$34,151$16.42
10Order Picker$34,038$16.36
11Material Handler$33,598$16.15
12Package Handler$33,203$15.96
13Picker And Packer$32,991$15.86
14Inventory Control Specialist$32,694$15.72
15Inventory Clerk$32,686$15.71
16Packer/Shipper$32,499$15.62
17Production Worker$32,310$15.53
18Return Clerk$31,594$15.19
19Stocker$31,436$15.11
20Sorter$31,342$15.07

Best paying Nike retail salaries

RankPositionAverage Nike salaryHourly rate
1Store Manager$41,412$19.91
2Merchandise Coordinator$37,517$18.04
3Merchandise Lead$36,140$17.38
4Apparel Merchandiser$35,234$16.94
5Visual Merchandiser$35,000$16.83
6Assistant Manager$34,928$16.79
7Retail Sales Lead$34,769$16.72
8Merchandising Specialist$33,381$16.05
9Electronics Team Member$31,609$15.20
10Retail Clerk$31,512$15.15
11Store Associate$30,759$14.79
12Cashier$30,553$14.69
13Associate Retailer$29,642$14.25
14Floor Supervisor$29,413$14.14

Nike competitors’ average salaries

Average salaries at Nike competitors, like Gillette, Converse, and Timberland, vary. Gillette employees earn the highest salaries, with an average yearly salary of $71,618. The average salary at Converse is $53,663 per year, and the average salary at Timberland is $45,458 per year.

Highest paying Nike competitors

RankCompany nameZippia scoreAverage salary
1Gillette4.8$71,618
2Converse4.9$53,663
3Timberland4.7$45,458
4Levi Strauss & Co.4.3$41,481
5Staples4.4$37,239
6Tractor Supply4.2$35,699
7Ralph Lauren4.5$35,126
8Gap Inc.4.5$34,645
9Reebok4.6$34,474
10The TJX Companies4.5$33,095
11Columbia Sportswear4.5$32,367
12The Home Depot4.6$31,965
13Kohl's4.4$30,490
14Macy's4.5$30,203
15Foot Locker4.5$28,489
16Bed Bath & Beyond4.4$28,358
17Ross Stores4.3$28,233
18DICK'S Sporting Goods4.3$27,987
19Burlington4.2$27,926
20McDonald's4.4$25,163

Recently added Nike salaries

JobLocationDate addedSalary
Senior Director of StoresChicago, IL06/28/2025$201,800
Principal Software EngineerBeaverton, OR06/28/2025$149,100
Maintenance Pointguard II (Maintenance Lead)Washington, DC06/27/2025$72,002
Assistant Store ManagerFolsom, CA06/27/2025$64,600
Retail AssociateCincinnati, OH06/27/2025$33,392

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A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2024
Pros of working at Nike

There were several pros of working at nike including flexible schedule, great coworkers and managers, breaks during shifts, and just an overall great environment.

Cons of working at Nike

For me personally, it was a long drive. Had I lived closer, I would go back every summer.

Nike benefits

My favorite benefit was the employee discount that I was able to take advantage of.

What do you like best about Nike's CEO and the leadership team?

I really liked how on top of everything they were. The managers would do the same work we would and were very helpful.

How did you prepare for the Nike interview?

I just dressed well and mentally prepared myself to answer any question they had truthfully and to the best of my knowledge.

How does your compensation at Nike compare to the industry average?

I made $15 an hour, which seems to be pretty much what every other retail store paid as well.

What's the diversity at Nike like?

It was very good. There was no discrimination towards anyone whether it was religion, race, or gender.

What brings you the most joy at Nike?

Having friendly people that are easy to talk to.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2023
Pros of working at Nike

allows me to explore my customer sevice skills aswell as being able to develop my skills in communication in a working enviorment

Cons of working at Nike

i unfortunately had a not so friendly manager who was not able to meet my resonable request

Nike benefits

the income of course

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2023
Pros of working at Nike

It was a great space to work

Cons of working at Nike

Rushing packages

Nike benefits

I love the environment in peoples it was a great job and the pay was okay

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2023
Pros of working at Nike

Inspirational culture and leadership style

Cons of working at Nike

Bureaucracy and politics

Nike benefits

gyms / workout facilities and flexible hours

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2023
Pros of working at Nike

I liked that if a pair of my shoes wore out I would get a free pair

Cons of working at Nike

the people there were not very professional.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2023
Pros of working at Nike

I worked for the Nike Golf division as a Materials Developer and had to opportunity to work on every different clothing line, especially the Tiger Woods line, Mens Apparel, Womens Apparel, Kids, and 3rd party seller brands.

Cons of working at Nike

Only a small portion of employees get to work “on campus” - the rest are spread out in different buildings. This made it harder to cross-pollinate with other groups. I know Nike would prefer to have everyone together on Campus but logistically that wasn’t possible.

Nike benefits

I really liked getting to work with people all over the world from Asia to Europe and occasionally South America.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2022
Pros of working at Nike

The community feeling and helping people gain items they have always wanted or never knew they needed.

Cons of working at Nike

Overtime availability and benefit structure.

Nike benefits

Being able to get an inside on new products they may be coming out or displayed for our consumers.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2022
Pros of working at Nike

Culture, work/life balance, opportunity for growth

Cons of working at Nike

Clicky, very matrixed organization

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A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2022
Pros of working at Nike

The brand name is great. Good learning experience

Cons of working at Nike

Many aspects related to the management and career growth

Nike benefits

Uniform

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A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2022
Pros of working at Nike

Nike provided excellent expectations for the job. It also gave me freedom to be creative in my job. I was given a great deal of responsibility, and I was expected to perform at a very high level of excellence.

Cons of working at Nike

Long hours

Nike benefits

Health care.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2021
Pros of working at Nike

the benefits are nice

Cons of working at Nike

For how much money this company has, and how popular they are- they do not treat you well. they will try and work you every chance they get.

Nike benefits

Every two months you get one pair of free shoes, two pairs of pants and two shirts.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2021
Pros of working at Nike

The discount of course

Cons of working at Nike

That everything is about who know and not what you know.

Nike benefits

Great health insurance and discount.

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2021
Pros of working at Nike

design talent and ability to work across multiple categories and functions

Cons of working at Nike

posturing and ego driving decisions

Nike benefits

travel

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2021
Pros of working at Nike

teamwork is one of the top priorities

Cons of working at Nike

no complaints

Nike benefits

flexible schedule and very understanding

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A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2020
Pros of working at Nike

It's a great company to be a part of, with lots of benefits.

Cons of working at Nike

I feel expendable

Nike benefits

Shoes

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2020
Pros of working at Nike

I learned a lot about the company. They took care of their workers. Healthy and safe environment.

Nike benefits

Worked well with school schedule.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2020
Pros of working at Nike

They gave me a 2 hour lunch break

Cons of working at Nike

They didn’t provide the lunch

Nike benefits

Free shoes, free clothws

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A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2020
Pros of working at Nike

Creative, good pay, ability to grow with company, lots of original job titles.

Cons of working at Nike

Overly competitive culture, not good home-life balance and commute.

Nike benefits

Company discount, sports culture, nice company campus.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2019
Pros of working at Nike

the customer service aspect

Cons of working at Nike

lack of training

Nike benefits

getting to work with A Diverse group

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2019
Pros of working at Nike

There is plenty of help to improve yourself and grow within the company.

Cons of working at Nike

While there are chances move up, it is hard to be put in those areas.

Nike benefits

Health benefits they offer, leadership and being comfortable with the people I work with.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2019
Pros of working at Nike

We have amazing teamwork, super fun community involvement events, there are always innovative and new workshops available to us, and of course employee discount perks.

Cons of working at Nike

Retail hours are not always consistent or steady so it gets difficult sometimes to juggle work, life, and school.

Nike benefits

The employee discount.

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