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Retail sales manager salary

Average retail sales manager salary

$48,678

$23.4 hourly rate

Entry-level retail sales manager salary
$35,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Retail Sales Manager Salaries

The role of a Retail Sales Manager is critical in driving sales and managing staff in retail environments. As of October 2025, the average annual salary for this position is around $48,678, with hourly wages averaging $23. However, this can fluctuate based on several factors.

Factors Influencing Salary

Location plays a significant role, with some states offering higher wages due to cost of living differences. For instance, states like California and New York typically report higher salaries for retail sales managers. Additionally, experience significantly impacts earnings; seasoned managers often earn more than their entry-level counterparts.

Highest Paying Cities and Industries

Retail sales managers in metropolitan areas often enjoy elevated salaries compared to those in rural regions. Furthermore, industries such as electronics and luxury goods tend to offer higher compensation packages. Job seekers should explore various sectors to find optimal salary opportunities. The retail landscape is diverse; understanding these dynamics can help candidates make strategic career choices.

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Average retail sales manager salary by state

The average retail sales manager salary in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average retail sales manager salary states are Missouri, Nebraska, and New Mexico.

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Highest paying states for retail sales managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Florida$53,287$25.62
2South Carolina$52,568$25.27
3Pennsylvania$59,171$28.45
4Georgia$52,172$25.08
5Texas$53,768$25.85
6Tennessee$50,166$24.12
7Maine$51,584$24.80
8Wyoming$51,893$24.95
9West Virginia$51,186$24.61
10Nevada$56,540$27.18
11New York$59,062$28.40
12Maryland$57,907$27.84
13Illinois$49,755$23.92
14Delaware$50,065$24.07
15Vermont$49,723$23.91
16New Jersey$52,799$25.38
17California$53,694$25.81
18Washington$51,556$24.79
19Michigan$46,515$22.36
20Kentucky$44,346$21.32
21Indiana$45,035$21.65
22Connecticut$48,342$23.24
23New Hampshire$46,381$22.30
24Louisiana$45,396$21.82
25Hawaii$55,777$26.82
26Idaho$46,599$22.40
27Ohio$46,372$22.29
28Arizona$46,980$22.59
29Virginia$49,672$23.88
30Oregon$49,081$23.60
31Montana$47,096$22.64
32Alabama$42,590$20.48
33Iowa$44,174$21.24
34Utah$44,158$21.23
35Mississippi$42,853$20.60
36Massachusetts$46,787$22.49
37Rhode Island$45,218$21.74
38North Carolina$43,553$20.94
39District of Columbia$48,721$23.42
40South Dakota$43,529$20.93
41Oklahoma$43,323$20.83
42North Dakota$43,743$21.03
43Minnesota$44,786$21.53
44Wisconsin$42,550$20.46
45Arkansas$40,907$19.67
46Colorado$41,538$19.97
47Alaska$43,652$20.99
48Kansas$41,468$19.94
49New Mexico$42,171$20.27
50Missouri$42,375$20.37
51Nebraska$42,266$20.32

Highest paying cities for retail sales managers

The highest-paying cities for retail sales managers are Reno, NV, New York, NY, and Allentown, PA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Reno, NV$60,224$28.95
2New York, NY$59,335$28.53
3Allentown, PA$59,186$28.45
4Oakland, CA$58,181$27.97
5Columbia, MD$57,972$27.87
6Corpus Christi, TX$54,905$26.40
7Miami, FL$53,868$25.90
8Rock Hill, SC$52,715$25.34
9Puyallup, WA$52,168$25.08
10Atlanta, GA$52,119$25.06
11Portland, ME$52,000$25.00
12Knoxville, TN$50,658$24.35
13Gurnee, IL$50,072$24.07
14Portland, OR$48,731$23.43
15Cleveland, OH$47,125$22.66
16Phoenix, AZ$47,017$22.60
17Boston, MA$46,680$22.44
18Providence, RI$45,160$21.71
19Columbus, IN$44,790$21.53
20Greenville, NC$44,786$21.53

Retail sales manager salary details

A retail sales manager's salary ranges from $35,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $66,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average retail sales manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a retail sales manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$66,000$5,500$32
75th Percentile$57,000$4,750$27
Average$48,678$4,057$23
25th Percentile$41,000$3,417$20
10th Percentile$35,000$2,917$17

Highest paying retail sales manager jobs

The highest paying types of retail sales managers are director of sales, regional manager, and senior account manager.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Director Of Sales$111,068$9,256$53.4091,891
Sales Supervisor$40,860$3,405$19.64424,088
Sales Management Consultant$85,800$7,150$41.25235,421
Sales/Marketing$41,130$3,427$19.77175,318
Account Manager$68,535$5,711$32.95152,261
Territory Manager$73,728$6,144$35.45106,325

Top companies hiring retail sales managers now:

  1. The Kraft Group jobs (51)
  2. McKesson jobs (34)
  3. Kellogg jobs (78)
  4. Bank of America jobs (31)
  5. ActionLink jobs (46)

Which companies pay retail sales managers the most?

Retail sales manager salaries at Talbots and Intel are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average retail sales manager salary at companies like Marzetti and Anastasia Beverly Hills are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Talbots$75,149$36.13
2Intel$73,563$35.37
3Marzetti$71,647$34.45
4Anastasia Beverly Hills$67,329$32.37
5American Residential Services$63,385$30.47
6Neiman Marcus Group$62,752$30.17
7McKesson$62,083$29.85
8Roberts Hawaii$58,557$28.15
9City Of Providence$56,932$27.37
10Western Alliance Bank$56,198$27.02
11Schweid & Sons$55,708$26.78
12Armstrong World Industries$54,912$26.40
13Clarins$54,620$26.26
14Clover Food Lab$54,586$26.24
15Great Southern Homes$54,552$26.23
16Teachers Federal Credit Union$52,620$25.30
17Chobani$52,373$25.18
18Public Service Credit Union$52,046$25.02
19Cardinal Financial$50,475$24.27
20RS Medical$50,283$24.17

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Retail Sales Manager salary by industry

The average retail sales manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average retail sales manager salary in the manufacturing industry is $53,209, the highest of any industry.
  • The average retail sales manager salary in the finance industry is $46,982.
  • Retail sales managers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $41,801, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for retail sales managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Manufacturing$53,209$25.58
2Media$46,982$22.59
3Hospitality$46,808$22.50
4Telecommunication$44,760$21.52
5Retail$41,801$20.10

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Retail sales manager salary trends

The average retail sales manager salary has risen by $11,278 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average retail sales manager earned $37,400 annually, but today, they earn $48,678 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for retail sales managers over the last decade.

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Average retail sales manager salary over time

Compare retail sales manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Retail sales manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$48,700$23.40+4.3%
2025$46,600$22.40+1.9%
2024$45,700$21.98+2.5%
2023$44,500$21.42+2.6%
2022$43,400$20.87+3.5%

Recently added retail sales manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
FreedomroadsRetail Sales ManagerDeForest, WI06/29/2025$56,900
FreedomroadsRetail Sales ManagerSherman, TX06/29/2025$56,900
Harbor Freight ToolsRetail Sales ManagerBrick, NJ06/28/2025$59,480
Harbor Freight ToolsRetail Sales ManagerDundalk, MD06/28/2025$57,914
Harbor Freight ToolsRetail Sales ManagerLowell, MA06/28/2025$59,480
Sunray Tanning, A Palm Beach Tan FranchiseeRetail Sales ManagerHammond, LA06/28/2025$25,044
Sun Tan CityRetail Sales Manager-MT JulietNashville, TN06/28/2025$35,479
Camping WorldRetail Sales ManagerDeForest, WI06/27/2025$56,900
Camping WorldRetail Sales ManagerSherman, TX06/27/2025$56,900
My WirelessRetail Sales ManagerIndianapolis, IN06/27/2025$34,715

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