Discover the Benefits of a Career Retail.

  • Retail careers can be found in a wide range of industries including grocery, fashion, specialty food and beverage, home and interiors, technology, services, general retailing, and e-commerce.
  • Retail offers careers in all areas of business. Careers range from sales to marketing, management to customer service, accounting to logistics, merchandising to design, and information technology to human resources.
  • Entry-level Retail Store Managers with 1-2 years of management experience can earn an average of $15-$23 per hour1.
  • Retail sales jobs are expected to grow by 17 percent between 2010 and 2020 which means jobs should continue to be plentiful.
  • Retail provides flexible scheduling. Whether you are an early riser or night owl, or need a non-traditional work schedule, retail provides a schedule that works for you.
  • Are you a people person? Retail offers many opportunities to interact with others and work as part of a team.
  • Retail is a dynamic and fast-paced environment providing new experiences each day.

Estimated Median Salary for Experienced
Retail Managers in the United States

Years of Experience 5 years
Grocery Retail Manager $70,6342
Big Box Retail Manager $56,0003
Specialty Retail Manager $53,1872
Department Store Manager $58,9024

 

  1. United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. Estimated hourly wage for managers with 1-2 years management experience.
  2. Salary.com. February 2014.
  3. Simply Hired. February 2014.
  4. Career Builder as of February 2014.

Information is based on average salaries collected from HR and employer surveys. Salaries may vary from state to state and company to company.