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Stores supervisor salary

Average stores supervisor salary

$16.37

$34,046 yearly

Entry-level stores supervisor salary
$26,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Stores Supervisor Salary

The average salary for a Stores Supervisor in the United States is approximately $34,046 per year, translating to about $16 per hour. This role is crucial in maintaining inventory levels and ensuring efficient store operations. Salaries can fluctuate based on several factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and the specific retail sector.

Where Can a Stores Supervisor Earn More?

States like California and New York typically offer higher salaries for Stores Supervisors, reflecting the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. Additionally, supervisors in larger retail chains may see increased compensation compared to those in smaller establishments.

Experience Level Impact

Entry-level positions may start at lower salaries, while experienced supervisors can command significantly higher wages. Career progression often leads to management positions, further enhancing earning potential.

Conclusion

Understanding the salary landscape for Stores Supervisors helps job seekers make informed decisions about their career paths. For a comprehensive view of salaries by state and experience, explore the resources available on Zippia.

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Where can a Stores Supervisor earn more?

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Columbus, OH$53,220
Madison, WI$31,503
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Nestlé$44,277
Hudson Group$36,270

Stores supervisor salaries by experience level

Stores supervisor salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for a stores supervisor typically falls between $34,046 and $60,705.
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$34,046yearly
glassdoor[1]
$60,705yearly
ZipRecruiter[2]
$47,729yearly

Average stores supervisor salary by state

The highest-paying states for stores supervisors are Rhode Island, Alaska, and Vermont. The lowest average stores supervisor salary states are Montana, West Virginia, and Indiana.

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Highest paying states for stores supervisors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Maine$36,599$17.60
2North Dakota$36,005$17.31
3Vermont$41,249$19.83
4Mississippi$34,475$16.57
5Michigan$35,365$17.00
6Wyoming$35,949$17.28
7Rhode Island$53,182$25.57
8New Hampshire$35,720$17.17
9Massachusetts$41,248$19.83
10New Jersey$40,383$19.41
11Alabama$34,436$16.56
12Alaska$41,699$20.05
13New York$39,555$19.02
14Missouri$34,310$16.50
15South Dakota$34,839$16.75
16Minnesota$36,346$17.47
17Louisiana$33,998$16.35
18Delaware$36,096$17.35
19Colorado$35,270$16.96
20Pennsylvania$34,470$16.57
21North Carolina$32,633$15.69
22Idaho$34,793$16.73
23Nebraska$34,470$16.57
24Kentucky$32,008$15.39
25Oregon$34,284$16.48
26Arkansas$31,647$15.21
27Connecticut$36,182$17.40
28Wisconsin$31,773$15.28
29Texas$32,584$15.67
30Hawaii$36,601$17.60
31District of Columbia$37,970$18.25
32California$35,858$17.24
33Iowa$32,487$15.62
34Arizona$32,445$15.60
35Maryland$33,379$16.05
36Georgia$32,501$15.63
37South Carolina$31,565$15.18
38Virginia$33,221$15.97
39Ohio$31,522$15.15
40Nevada$32,557$15.65
41Tennessee$29,779$14.32
42Kansas$31,695$15.24
43West Virginia$30,756$14.79
44Illinois$33,261$15.99
45Washington$33,430$16.07
46Indiana$30,443$14.64
47Utah$31,329$15.06
48Florida$31,072$14.94
49Oklahoma$27,780$13.36
50Montana$30,787$14.80
51New Mexico$26,721$12.85

Highest paying cities for stores supervisors

The highest-paying cities for stores supervisors are Providence, RI, Boston, MA, and Woodbridge, NJ.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Providence, RI$53,220$25.59
2Boston, MA$41,339$19.87
3Woodbridge, NJ$40,441$19.44
4New York, NY$39,468$18.98
5Washington, DC$37,996$18.27
6Manchester, CT$36,538$17.57
7Minneapolis, MN$36,326$17.46
8Manchester, NH$35,727$17.18
9Denver, CO$35,316$16.98
10San Diego, CA$35,305$16.97
11Philadelphia, PA$34,621$16.64
12Portland, OR$34,223$16.45
13Manassas, VA$33,541$16.13
14Chicago, IL$33,339$16.03
15Durham, NC$32,840$15.79
16San Antonio, TX$32,805$15.77
17Atlanta, GA$32,582$15.66
18Phoenix, AZ$32,525$15.64
19Las Vegas, NV$32,416$15.58
20Madison, WI$31,503$15.15

Stores supervisor salary details

A stores supervisor's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $43,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average stores supervisor salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a stores supervisor's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$43,000$3,583$21
75th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18
Average$34,046$2,837$16
25th Percentile$30,000$2,500$14
10th Percentile$26,000$2,167$13

Highest paying stores supervisor jobs

The highest paying types of stores supervisors are department manager, co-manager, and supervisor.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Co-Manager$64,962$5,413$31.23258,234
Department Manager$67,160$5,597$32.29330,327
Floor Manager$43,813$3,651$21.06442,213
Store Leader$36,979$3,082$17.78363,806
Case Manager Supervisor$51,023$4,252$24.53157,633
Merchandising Supervisor$34,175$2,848$16.43179,796

Which companies pay stores supervisors the most?

Stores supervisor salaries at Nestlé and Carrabba's are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average stores supervisor salary at companies like EVRAZ North America and Carhartt are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Nestlé$44,277$21.29
2Carrabba's$43,982$21.15
3EVRAZ North America$41,251$19.83
4Carhartt$39,319$18.90
5Missouri State University$39,196$18.84
6City of Baltimore$38,791$18.65
7Lucky Brand$38,731$18.62
8Conn's$38,560$18.54
9Management Consulting$38,202$18.37
10Lunds & Byerlys$37,665$18.11
11Army and Air Force Exchange Service$37,409$17.99
12Sodexo Management, Inc.$37,380$17.97
13Kering Americas Inc$37,292$17.93
14Marine Layer$37,183$17.88
15Jackson Hewitt$37,086$17.83
16Delta Sonic$36,892$17.74
17Total Wine & More$36,624$17.61
18Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs$36,495$17.55
19Rally Stores$36,381$17.49
20Hudson Group$36,270$17.44

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$37,000$36,400$35,800$35,200$34,600$34,000
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Stores supervisor salary trends

The average stores supervisor salary has risen by $4,176 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average stores supervisor earned $29,870 annually, but today, they earn $34,046 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for stores supervisors over the last decade.

Compare stores supervisor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average stores supervisor salary over time

Compare stores supervisor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Stores supervisor salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$34,000$16.37+3.0%
2025$33,000$15.88+1.8%
2024$32,400$15.60+2.7%
2023$31,600$15.18-1.3%
2022$32,000$15.37+1.9%

Recently added stores supervisor salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
DSW (Designer Brands Inc.DSW Store SupervisorChicago, IL06/29/2025$40,488
Ralph LaurenStore SupervisorClarksburg, MD06/29/2025$49,566
DSW (Designer Brands Inc.DSW Store SupervisorLas Vegas, NV06/28/2025$37,044
Lunds Byerly'sStore SupervisorMinneapolis, MN06/28/2025$35,479
Casper Sleep Inc.Store Supervisor-Union Street-SANSan Francisco, CA06/28/2025$42,784
DSW (Designer Brands Inc.DSW Store SupervisorBuffalo, NY06/27/2025$39,653
Under ArmourStore SupervisorMilpitas, CA06/27/2025$43,827
Under ArmourStore SupervisorJeffersonville, OH06/27/2025$38,088
Ocean State Job LotRetail Store Area Supervisor-(KEY Holder)--New Store Opening!Chester, MD06/27/2025$40,175
SheetzStore SupervisorLancaster, PA06/27/2025$37,566

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