$37 / hour
Salary Range: $33 - $44
Sales
$26 / hour
Salary Range: $24 - $29
Administrative Assistant II
$68 / hour
Salary Range: $61 - $76
Program Management
$41 / hour
Salary Range: $37 - $45
Finance and Accounting
$32 / hour
Salary Range: $29 - $36
Human Resources
$78 / hour
Salary Range: $68 - $90
Sales
$33 / hour
Salary Range: $29 - $38
Engineering
$37 / hour
Salary Range: $33 - $41
Shipping
$17 / hour
Salary Range: $15 - $19
Retail
$47 / hour
Salary Range: $40 - $53
Appraisal
$22 / hour
Salary Range: $20 - $24
Shipping
$62 / hour
Salary Range: $51 - $77
Sales
$36 / hour
Salary Range: $31 - $40
Industrial Testing
$33 / hour
Salary Range: $30 - $37
Volunteer Services
$38 / hour
Salary Range: $34 - $42
Fashion
| Competitor / Benchmark | Avg. Salary | Variance | Primary Market Influence Factor & Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATURE SMILE | $33 |
-8.3%
|
Normalized for lower cost-of-living zones where NATURE SMILE primarily operates. |
| BIG WIDE SHOES INC | $38 |
+4.4%
|
Reflects a supply-demand imbalance for the specific talent BIG WIDE SHOES INC targets. |
| SANTA BARBARA RUNNING | $37 |
+2.3%
|
Aligns perfectly with prevailing regional benchmarks for this specific job family. |
| SHIPPY SHOES | $32 |
-10.8%
|
SHIPPY SHOES focuses strategically on recruiting and training entry-level apprentices. |
| Retail & Wholesale Industry | $60 |
+64.6%
|
Pay variances are driven by organizational scale, specialized skill requirements, or geographic cost-of-living factors. |
| Expense Category | Estimated Monthly Cost | Key Considerations / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-BR Apt Rent) | $1,700 - $2,600+ | A significant portion of Kat/Eye Studios salary. Location choices impact this heavily. |
| Utilities (Basic) | $140 - $230 | Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water etc. |
| Public Transportation | $105 (CTA 30-day pass) | Essential for most commuters; car ownership is costly. |
| Groceries (Single Person) | $430 - $640 | Can be higher with more dining out or specialty stores. |
| Personal & Leisure | $450 - $800+ | Dining out, entertainment, shopping. Highly variable. |
| Healthcare (Individual) | $400 - $750+ | Varies significantly by plan & employer contribution. |
| Subtotal (Excluding Taxes) | $3,225 - $5,025+ | This subtotal does not include income taxes (federal, state, local), which can significantly impact your take-home pay. |
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