How much does a shift supervisor make?

The average shift supervisor salary in the United States is $34,141. Shift supervisor salaries typically range between $26,000 and $44,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for shift supervisors is $16.41 per hour. Shift supervisor salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Shift supervisors earn the highest average salary in Hawaii.

Shift supervisor salary

Q: What state pays Shift Supervisors the most?

Hawaii pays Shift Supervisors the most in the United States, with an average salary of $43,979 per year, or $21.14 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a shift supervisor?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a shift supervisor if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in California you should be paid close to $40,634 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Shift Supervisor?

A good starting salary for a shift supervisor is $24,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a shift supervisor in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for shift supervisors is $33,367, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a shift supervisor can vary by state.

Q: How much do shift managers make?

Shift managers make $12.87 an hour ($26,000 a year). The range, however, can start as low as $7.83 an hour to as high as $21.15 an hour. Factors such as the type of company and location can all impact how much a shift manager can earn.

Q: How much do shift supervisors at Starbucks get paid?

A shift supervisor at Starbucks gets paid $29,099 a year or $13.99 an hour. New York City, NY - $33,963 a year ($16.33 an hour) San Mateo, CA - $33,514 a year ($16.11 an hour) Boston, MA - $32,435 a year ($15.59 an hour) Juneau, AK - $32,432 a year ($15.59 an hour) Berkeley, CA - $32,210 a year ($15.49 an hour) Daly City, CA - $32,118 a year ($15.44 an hour) Santa Monica, CA - $32,059 a year ($15.41 an hour) Quincy, MA - $31,926 a year ($15.35 an hour) Renton, WA - $31,909 a year ($15.34 an hour) Richmond, CA - $31,627 a year ($15.21 an hour)

Q: How much should I get paid as a supervisor?

You should get paid around $50,000 a year as a supervisor, but this varies significantly depending on industry and experience. The amount a person should expect to make as a supervisor is directly related to their industry and level of experience in the industry.

Average shift supervisor salary

$16.41

$34,141 yearly

Entry-level shift supervisor salary

$26,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Shift Supervisor Salaries

The average salary for a shift supervisor in the United States is around $34,141 per year or $16 per hour. This figure can vary based on several factors, including industry, experience level, and geographic location. For instance, supervisors in retail often earn less than their counterparts in manufacturing or healthcare.

In terms of experience, entry-level positions may start around $30,000 annually, whereas those with several years of experience can earn upwards of $40,000. Additionally, the highest paying states for this role include California, New York, and Texas, where salaries can exceed $45,000 per year.

Understanding these salary dynamics is essential for aspiring shift supervisors. It allows candidates to set realistic expectations and negotiate effectively during job offers. Explore available opportunities on our job board to find competitive shift supervisor positions that match your skills and career goals.

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Shift supervisor salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, SalaryExpert and Comparably, the average salary for a shift supervisor typically falls between $34,141 and $73,957.

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$42,328yearly

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Average shift supervisor salary by state

The highest-paying states for shift supervisors are Hawaii, California, and Washington. The lowest average shift supervisor salary states are Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.

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Highest paying states for shift supervisors

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Hawaii	$43,979	$21.14
2	Michigan	$34,204	$16.44
3	California	$40,634	$19.54
4	Indiana	$33,615	$16.16
5	Arizona	$37,089	$17.83
6	Washington	$39,255	$18.87
7	Connecticut	$35,997	$17.31
8	New Jersey	$36,191	$17.40
9	Colorado	$36,442	$17.52
10	Wisconsin	$33,735	$16.22
11	Minnesota	$35,547	$17.09
12	New Hampshire	$35,343	$16.99
13	Nevada	$34,760	$16.71
14	South Dakota	$34,574	$16.62
15	New York	$35,491	$17.06
16	Massachusetts	$36,429	$17.51
17	Illinois	$33,898	$16.30
18	Rhode Island	$35,297	$16.97
19	Nebraska	$34,110	$16.40
20	Montana	$34,135	$16.41
21	Pennsylvania	$32,719	$15.73
22	District of Columbia	$40,326	$19.39
23	Ohio	$31,548	$15.17
24	Oregon	$34,667	$16.67
25	Kentucky	$30,539	$14.68
26	Maine	$32,296	$15.53
27	Virginia	$34,137	$16.41
28	Missouri	$31,776	$15.28
29	Iowa	$32,428	$15.59
30	Utah	$33,329	$16.02
31	North Carolina	$31,266	$15.03
32	Idaho	$33,050	$15.89
33	Alabama	$30,500	$14.66
34	Kansas	$31,460	$15.13
35	Texas	$31,404	$15.10
36	Delaware	$32,753	$15.75
37	North Dakota	$31,661	$15.22
38	Florida	$30,908	$14.86
39	Vermont	$32,864	$15.80
40	South Carolina	$29,977	$14.41
41	Georgia	$29,950	$14.40
42	Arkansas	$29,436	$14.15
43	Maryland	$31,832	$15.30
44	Louisiana	$29,039	$13.96
45	Tennessee	$28,753	$13.82
46	Alaska	$32,066	$15.42
47	Mississippi	$25,785	$12.40
48	New Mexico	$30,111	$14.48
49	Oklahoma	$28,941	$13.91
50	Wyoming	$29,599	$14.23
51	West Virginia	$22,900	$11.01

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Highest paying cities for shift supervisors

The highest-paying cities for shift supervisors are San Jose, CA, Washington, DC, and Seattle, WA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Jose, CA	$41,146	$19.78
2	Washington, DC	$40,323	$19.39
3	Seattle, WA	$39,361	$18.92
4	Denver, CO	$36,456	$17.53
5	Springfield, MA	$36,440	$17.52
6	Rochester, MN	$35,641	$17.14
7	New York, NY	$35,571	$17.10
8	Washington, UT	$35,233	$16.94
9	Rochester, NH	$35,144	$16.90
10	Springfield, OR	$34,927	$16.79
11	Las Vegas, NV	$34,759	$16.71
12	Arlington, VA	$34,687	$16.68
13	Omaha, NE	$34,220	$16.45
14	Grand Rapids, MI	$34,137	$16.41
15	Chicago, IL	$34,012	$16.35
16	Milwaukee, WI	$33,806	$16.25
17	Richmond, IN	$33,678	$16.19
18	El Paso, TX	$32,989	$15.86
19	Philadelphia, PA	$32,768	$15.75
20	Portland, ME	$32,395	$15.57

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Shift supervisor salary details

A shift supervisor's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $44,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a shift supervisor's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$44,000	$3,667	$21
75th Percentile	$39,000	$3,250	$19
Average	$34,141	$2,845	$16
25th Percentile	$29,000	$2,417	$14
10th Percentile	$26,000	$2,167	$13

Highest paying shift supervisor jobs

The highest paying types of shift supervisors are supervisor, case manager supervisor, and department supervisor.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Night Shift Manager	$33,705	$2,809	$16.20	245,963
Shift Lead Manager	$34,547	$2,879	$16.61	274,021
Shift Manager	$32,110	$2,676	$15.44	335,517
Case Manager Supervisor	$51,023	$4,252	$24.53	157,633
Shift Leader	$33,841	$2,820	$16.27	229,485
Department Supervisor	$47,300	$3,942	$22.74	216,893

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Which companies pay shift supervisors the most?

Shift supervisor salaries at AbbVie and Abiomed are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average shift supervisor salary at companies like Emerson College and CMC Motocross are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	AbbVie	$77,606	$37.31
2	Abiomed	$70,125	$33.71
3	Emerson College	$61,112	$29.38
4	CMC Motocross	$55,695	$26.78
5	DESC	$54,191	$26.05
6	Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation	$53,957	$25.94
7	Guidehouse	$53,340	$25.64
8	Boston Medical Center	$53,212	$25.58
9	Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center	$51,362	$24.69
10	Peco Foods	$51,318	$24.67
11	Mayor Ethan Berkowitz	$50,887	$24.46
12	University of California-Berkeley	$49,683	$23.89
13	Pine Street Inn	$49,326	$23.71
14	Wsp USA Buildings Inc.	$47,463	$22.82
15	Medical University of South Carolina	$46,997	$22.59
16	Global Partners	$46,181	$22.20
17	University of California	$46,033	$22.13
18	University of Mississippi Medical Center	$45,553	$21.90
19	Northern Star Industries	$45,454	$21.85
20	GPAC	$45,242	$21.75

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Shift Supervisor salary by industry

The average shift supervisor salary varies across industries:

The average shift supervisor salary in the manufacturing industry is $39,059, the highest of any industry.
The average shift supervisor salary in the finance industry is $37,757.
Shift supervisors in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $30,852, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for shift supervisors

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Manufacturing	$39,059	$18.78
2	Professional	$37,757	$18.15
3	Health Care	$36,553	$17.57
4	Retail	$34,564	$16.62
5	Hospitality	$30,852	$14.83

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Shift supervisor salary trends

The average shift supervisor salary has risen by $4,188 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average shift supervisor earned $29,953 annually, but today, they earn $34,141 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for shift supervisors over the last decade.

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Average shift supervisor salary over time

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Shift supervisor salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$34,100	$16.41	+3.0%
2024	$33,100	$15.93	+1.8%
2023	$32,500	$15.64	+2.7%
2022	$31,700	$15.22	-1.3%
2021	$32,100	$15.41	+1.9%

Recently added shift supervisor salaries

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Ace Hardware	Shift Supervisor	Chelsea, MI	06/29/2025	$31,305
Ace Hardware	Shift Supervisor	Fostoria, OH	06/29/2025	$31,305
Jason's Deli	Shift Supervisor	Mobile, AL	06/29/2025	$31,305
Jason's Deli	Shift Supervisor	Tampa, FL	06/29/2025	$31,305
Pet Supplies Plus	Store Shift Supervisor	Watertown, NY	06/29/2025	$35,479
Kitsap Mental Health Services	Adult Inpatient Shift Supervisor	Bremerton, WA	06/29/2025	$52,050
Gopuff	Shift Supervisor-Lead Barista, Starbucks, New York, #975	New York, NY	06/29/2025	$41,636
Naicany	Shift Supervisor	New York, NY	06/29/2025	$45,000
Sweetwaters of Bridge Park	Shift Supervisor	Dublin, OH	06/29/2025	$39,653
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