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First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers Salary

First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers earn a median $48,520 a year nationally. Sales and Related Occupations

U.S. median
$48,520
$23.33 per hour
Range
$33,120 – $77,080
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
1,121,800
across the U.S.
▲2.5%
Pay trend: The median for first-line supervisors of retail sales workers in the U.S. rose from $47,320 (May 2024) to $48,520 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).

What first-line supervisors of retail sales workers do

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.

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Job outlook, 2025–35
-3.7% (declining)
Openings per year
113,500
Self-employed
21%

Employment of first-line supervisors of retail sales workers is projected to shrink 3.7% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 113,500 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.

Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.

First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers take-home pay calculator

Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.

First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers
Deductions, kids & local tax

2026 tax year. Federal brackets from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

Your take-home pay
$41,166
per year · effective tax rate 15.2%
$3,430Monthly
$1,715Twice a month
$1,583Every 2 weeks
$19.79Hourly
  • Federal income tax$3,642
  • Social Security (6.2%)$3,008
  • Medicare (1.45%)$704
  • Texas income tax$0
  • Take-home pay$41,166

Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state

Pay by experience

PercentileSalaryHourlyTake-home (no state tax)
10th percentile (entry level)$33,120$15.92$28,792
25th percentile$38,590$18.55$33,187
Median (50th)$48,520$23.33$41,166
75th percentile$62,130$29.87$52,101
90th percentile (top earners)$77,080$37.06$63,056

Best cities for first-line supervisors of retail sales workers (after tax & cost of living)

#Metro areaMedianTake-homeReal value*Jobs
1Seattle, WA$62,170$52,134$46,91115,250
2Providence, RI$57,680$46,980$46,1615,640
3Nashville, TN$51,990$43,954$45,6257,860
4Spokane, WA$54,250$45,770$45,6122,390
5Albany, NY$56,470$45,101$45,2983,010
6Denver, CO$59,100$47,775$45,16312,580
7Memphis, TN$49,010$41,560$45,0865,050
8Bridgeport, CT$58,820$47,720$44,6553,700
9San Jose, CA$61,710$49,210$44,5654,810
10Buffalo, NY$52,560$42,171$43,9993,290
11Knoxville, TN$47,970$40,724$43,9933,590
12Jackson, MS$47,330$39,048$43,8512,760
13Portland, ME$55,550$44,246$43,4392,610
14Colorado Springs, CO$53,690$43,666$43,3592,960
15San Antonio, TX$48,380$41,053$43,3448,020
16Baton Rouge, LA$47,400$39,230$43,2152,930
17Boston, MA$58,850$46,743$43,17514,900
18Kansas City, MO$48,620$39,898$43,1136,780
19Des Moines, IA$47,800$39,423$42,9902,650
20Austin, TX$49,730$42,138$42,9697,950
21Hartford, CT$53,860$43,958$42,7834,670
22Tulsa, OK$46,600$38,072$42,6743,590
23Milwaukee, WI$50,390$41,232$42,5354,690
24Rochester, NY$51,320$41,241$42,5022,740
25Dayton, OH$46,930$39,380$42,4842,540

*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).

Highest-paying cities

First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers salary by state

StateMedian1-yr changeTake-homeRangeJobs
Washington $60,750+3.9%$50,993 $44,890 – $86,86027,640
Rhode Island $58,570+0.9%$47,661 $36,950 – $84,0203,880
District of Columbia $58,470+5.6%$46,807 $45,060 – $81,4301,470
New York $58,300+1.6%$46,473 $38,840 – $88,64050,830
Colorado $58,200+4.3%$47,091 $39,440 – $86,32026,390
Massachusetts $57,490+8.4%$45,719 $39,740 – $81,30020,240
New Jersey $57,320+9.3%$46,617 $39,200 – $82,75031,160
Alaska $57,080+10.5%$48,044 $38,180 – $77,9903,030
South Dakota $56,680+13.0%$47,722 $38,270 – $91,6203,660
Connecticut $56,510+9.1%$45,968 $37,110 – $82,14013,910
Hawaii $55,850+0.8%$44,341 $38,770 – $78,2706,580
Vermont $55,760+7.2%$45,549 $39,560 – $76,5802,310
Delaware $55,710+8.5%$44,528 $38,220 – $76,6204,200
California $54,870+9.2%$44,213 $38,860 – $77,590109,180
Maine $53,580+8.4%$42,797 $41,600 – $76,0705,760
New Hampshire $51,650+2.3%$43,681 $36,290 – $81,0706,610
Oregon $50,660+5.5%$39,282 $37,530 – $78,63013,940
Wisconsin $49,550+2.4%$40,594 $35,040 – $76,06017,750
North Dakota $49,350+5.5%$41,833 $37,710 – $77,7902,640
Montana $49,300+2.8%$40,232 $35,360 – $77,3205,830
Minnesota $48,770+3.1%$39,574 $36,550 – $75,90021,530
Florida $48,410+2.8%$41,077 $34,710 – $76,20080,470
Arizona $48,010+3.4%$39,765 $36,640 – $69,40020,260
Illinois $47,990+1.6%$38,509 $35,360 – $77,55036,940
Virginia $47,990+0.0%$38,795 $34,330 – $76,22032,250
Tennessee $47,880+7.1%$40,652 $28,520 – $76,30026,470
Indiana $47,790+1.9%$39,199 $31,630 – $73,41022,090
South Carolina $47,770+2.9%$38,854 $29,280 – $76,96019,390
North Carolina $47,760+1.6%$39,158 $32,030 – $77,11039,890
Utah $47,470+1.2%$39,152 $34,610 – $76,05010,270
Maryland $47,000+2.0%$38,076 $36,990 – $74,61023,080
Kansas $46,950+1.9%$38,084 $31,780 – $72,0409,250
Nevada $46,900+4.7%$39,864 $33,360 – $74,98010,500
Missouri $46,860+2.8%$38,567 $33,300 – $73,59019,160
Pennsylvania $46,690+1.1%$38,262 $30,830 – $73,88040,970
Iowa $46,610+2.7%$38,512 $32,160 – $74,0309,970
New Mexico $46,550+2.1%$38,549 $34,490 – $72,5107,660
Michigan $46,430−0.5%$37,764 $31,610 – $70,64030,750
Texas $46,280+2.2%$39,366 $28,780 – $74,840103,410
Georgia $46,150+5.9%$37,489 $29,430 – $75,96036,900
Idaho $46,140+2.6%$37,916 $33,120 – $74,3007,330
Wyoming $45,980+0.8%$39,125 $30,620 – $77,8103,060
Mississippi $45,760+6.1%$37,850 $28,100 – $72,55013,020
Ohio $45,680+3.1%$38,410 $30,410 – $70,40039,110
Oklahoma $45,430+13.9%$37,184 $28,460 – $75,00015,340
Nebraska $45,280+1.3%$37,382 $34,290 – $70,6907,010
Alabama $44,860+5.1%$36,247 $27,960 – $75,33025,020
Louisiana $43,860+2.7%$36,492 $27,720 – $71,29016,910
Kentucky $40,080+4.0%$33,099 $28,360 – $69,93018,290
West Virginia $39,740+7.2%$33,021 $27,870 – $66,2107,420
Arkansas $36,950−1.6%$30,641 $28,600 – $69,02011,050

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JobMedian salaryEducationGrowth 2025–35
First-Line Supervisor of Non-Retail Sales Workers$87,520High school diploma or equivalent+0.5%
Model$48,470No formal educational credential-2.1%
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$48,280High school diploma or equivalent+1.1%
Travel Agent$50,160High school diploma or equivalent+0.2%
Real Estate Sales Agent$52,830High school diploma or equivalent+1.7%
Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers$41,380No formal educational credential-10.4%
Counter and Rental Clerk$41,300No formal educational credential+3.0%
Demonstrator and Product Promoter$39,320No formal educational credential+0.2%
Parts Salesperson$38,630No formal educational credential+3.0%
Gambling Change Person and Booth Cashier$36,220No formal educational credential-1.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much does a first-line supervisor of retail sales workers make?

The national median salary for first-line supervisors of retail sales workers is $48,520 a year ($23.33 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,120 and the top 10% earn over $77,080. Source: BLS, May 2025.

Which state pays first-line supervisors of retail sales workers the most?

Washington has the highest median pay at $60,750. After taxes and local prices, Seattle, WA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.

How many first-line supervisors of retail sales workers are there in the U.S.?

About 1,121,800 people work as first-line supervisors of retail sales workers nationwide.

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