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