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Retail Store Manager Salary in the USA

Retail managers oversee store operations, manage staff, drive sales, and ensure excellent customer service. They handle inventory, budgets, and store presentation.

Average Salary
$52,000
per year
Entry Level
$35,000
starting salary
Experienced
$52,000
mid-career
Senior Level
$72,000
top earners

Retail Store Manager Take Home Pay

On the average Retail Store Manager salary of $52,000, you would take home $43,821 per year ($3,651.71 per month) after federal tax and FICA.

Yearly
Gross: $52,000.00
$43,820.50
Federal Tax:-$4,201.50
FICA (SS + Medicare):-$3,978.00
Monthly
Gross: $4,333.33
$3,651.71
Federal Tax:-$350.13
FICA (SS + Medicare):-$331.50
Weekly
Gross: $1,000.00
$842.70
Federal Tax:-$80.80
FICA (SS + Medicare):-$76.50

Effective tax rate: 15.7%|Marginal rate: 12%

Retail Store Manager Salary by Location

Retail Store Manager salaries vary significantly by region. California and New York typically offer the highest salaries but also have higher costs of living and state income taxes.

New York
$62,000
+29% vs national
California
$60,000
+25% vs national
Texas
$48,000
0% vs national
National Average
$48,000
baseline

Retail Store Manager Salary Growth (2020-2025)

See how Retail Store Manager salaries have changed over the past 5 years, including inflation-adjusted real growth.

Retail Store Manager Salary Trends (5 Years)
Historical salary data from 2020 to 2025

+17.5%

Total Growth

+$7,742

Salary Increase

+3.3%

Annual Growth Rate

-5.5%

Real Growth (Inflation Adj.)

Year-over-Year Changes

20202021
$44,258$43,816-1.0%
20212022
$43,816$45,568+4.0%
20222023
$45,568$47,847+5.0%
20232024
$47,847$50,000+4.5%
20242025
$50,000$52,000+4.0%

Key Skills Required

Team LeadershipSalesCustomer ServiceInventory ManagementBudgetingVisual Merchandising

Typical Qualifications

  • Retail experience
  • Management training
  • Strong commercial awareness

Retail Store Manager Career Progression

Sales Associate
Assistant Manager
Store Manager
District Manager
Regional Manager

What Does a Retail Store Manager Do?

Managing day-to-day store operations
Recruiting and training staff
Driving sales and meeting targets
Managing inventory
Ensuring customer satisfaction

Industries Hiring Retail Store Managers

ApparelElectronicsGroceryDepartment StoresSpecialty Retail

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Pre-tax contribution (max $23,500 in 2025)

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Pre-tax health savings (max $4,300 self / $8,550 family)

Take Home Pay

$43,820.50/year

84.3% of gross income

  • Gross Income$52,000.00
  • Taxable Income$37,000.00
  • Federal Tax-$4,201.50
  • State Tax (TX)-$0.00
  • Social Security-$3,224.00
  • Medicare-$754.00
  • Total Deductions-$8,179.50

15.7%

Effective Rate

12%

Marginal Rate

$52,000 Salary Insights

Compare your salary and understand your tax breakdown

$52,000 vs US Wages

Below US median

-13%

vs US Median

$7,540

Below Median

Where Your $52,000 Goes

Annual breakdown of your salary

Take Home84.3%
Federal Tax8.1%
Social Security6.2%
Medicare1.5%

401(k) Tax Benefits on $52,000

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Retail Store Manager Salary FAQ

What is the average Retail Store Manager salary in the US?

The average Retail Store Manager salary in the US is $52,000 per year. Salaries typically range from $35,000 for entry-level positions to $80,000 for senior roles.

How much does a Retail Store Manager earn in California?

A Retail Store Manager in California earns an average of $60,000 per year, which is 25% higher than the national average.

What is the take-home pay for a Retail Store Manager?

On the average Retail Store Manager salary of $52,000, you would take home approximately $43,821 per year ($3,651.71 per month) after federal income tax and FICA taxes.