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Store manager and buyer salary
Average store manager and buyer salary
$68,964
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Average store manager and buyer salary by state
Highest paying states for store managers and buyer
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $74,923 | $36.02 |
| 2 | Michigan | $73,526 | $35.35 |
| 3 | New York | $88,022 | $42.32 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $75,213 | $36.16 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $82,346 | $39.59 |
| 6 | Illinois | $73,362 | $35.27 |
| 7 | Iowa | $70,841 | $34.06 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $78,447 | $37.71 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $78,823 | $37.90 |
| 10 | Delaware | $75,955 | $36.52 |
| 11 | Kansas | $66,260 | $31.86 |
| 12 | Utah | $68,246 | $32.81 |
| 13 | Nevada | $71,850 | $34.54 |
| 14 | Maine | $66,561 | $32.00 |
| 15 | Maryland | $69,760 | $33.54 |
| 16 | Vermont | $71,040 | $34.15 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $63,139 | $30.36 |
| 18 | Missouri | $64,826 | $31.17 |
| 19 | Oregon | $71,099 | $34.18 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $64,229 | $30.88 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $68,188 | $32.78 |
| 22 | Indiana | $65,705 | $31.59 |
| 23 | Arkansas | $61,334 | $29.49 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $70,847 | $34.06 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $62,705 | $30.15 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $65,327 | $31.41 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $62,205 | $29.91 |
| 28 | Washington | $68,097 | $32.74 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $59,302 | $28.51 |
| 30 | Idaho | $66,502 | $31.97 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $73,417 | $35.30 |
| 32 | Montana | $62,618 | $30.10 |
| 33 | California | $68,501 | $32.93 |
| 34 | Colorado | $63,105 | $30.34 |
| 35 | Virginia | $66,487 | $31.96 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $62,638 | $30.11 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $58,313 | $28.04 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $62,887 | $30.23 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $60,179 | $28.93 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $63,032 | $30.30 |
| 41 | Ohio | $61,001 | $29.33 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $55,443 | $26.66 |
| 43 | Georgia | $56,189 | $27.01 |
| 44 | Arizona | $61,213 | $29.43 |
| 45 | Alabama | $58,305 | $28.03 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $56,559 | $27.19 |
| 47 | Alaska | $48,759 | $23.44 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $55,294 | $26.58 |
| 49 | Texas | $55,860 | $26.86 |
| 50 | Florida | $48,153 | $23.15 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $39,730 | $19.10 |
Store manager and buyer salary details
A store manager and buyer's salary ranges from $43,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $110,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a store manager and buyer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $110,000 | $9,167 | $53 |
| 75th Percentile | $88,000 | $7,333 | $42 |
| Average | $68,964 | $5,747 | $33 |
| 25th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
| 10th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
Highest paying store manager and buyer jobs
The highest paying types of store managers and buyer are merchandising manager, general manager, and merchandise planner.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Planner | $69,460 | $5,788 | $33.39 | 32,301 |
| Buyer | $54,049 | $4,504 | $25.99 | 23,589 |
| Merchandising Manager | $86,346 | $7,195 | $41.51 | 268,577 |
| Store Director | $56,596 | $4,716 | $27.21 | 225,468 |
| Stores Supervisor | $34,046 | $2,837 | $16.37 | 286,651 |
| Manager | $58,651 | $4,888 | $28.20 | 1,236,194 |
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Store manager and buyer salary trends
The average store manager and buyer salary has risen by $9,340 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average store manager and buyer earned $59,624 annually, but today, they earn $68,964 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for store managers and buyer over the last decade.
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Average store manager and buyer salary over time
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Store manager and buyer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $69,000 | $33.16 | +3.8% |
| 2025 | $66,300 | $31.89 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $64,800 | $31.15 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | $64,100 | $30.81 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $63,000 | $30.28 | +0.7% |
Recently added store manager and buyer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shein | Buying Manager (Beauty) | Fine, NY | 06/25/2025 | $107,600 |
| Known Quantity | Manager, Buyer Science | New York, NY | 06/12/2025 | $135,000 |
| City Market | Replenishment Buyer-South End Store | Burlington, VT | 05/18/2025 | $43,159 |
| Onion River Cooperative | Replenishment Buyer-South End Store | Burlington, VT | 05/17/2025 | $43,159 |
| Kid-To-Kid South Austin | Buyer for Resale Store South Austin | Austin, TX | 04/25/2025 | $29,218 |
| Aldi | Buying Manager | Batavia, IL | 04/18/2025 | $142,500 |
| ADM | Buying Point Manager | McRae, GA | 04/16/2025 | $79,100 |
| Aloyoga | Men's Buying Manager-Accessories & Footwear | Beverly Hills, CA | 03/26/2025 | $140,000 |
| Aldi | Buying Manager | Batavia, IL | 03/02/2025 | $142,500 |
| Pull | Store Car Buyer | Auto Salvage & Recycling | Enon, OH | 02/28/2025 | $31,305 |
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