Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
SOC: 41-1011.00
Common Job Titles
Department Manager
Meat Department Manager
Shift Manager
Store Manager
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
1,113,160
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $31,120. 25th percentile: U.S. $37,580. 50th percentile: U.S. $47,320. 75th percentile: U.S. $60,510. 90th percentile: U.S. $76,560. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
U.S.
Metric
U.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less
$31,120
10% of workers earn the following or more
$76,560
Workers on average earn
$52,350
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
Customer and Personal Service4.8/5
Administration and Management4.5/5
Sales and Marketing3.9/5
English Language3.9/5
Education and Training3.6/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
