What are the main factors that influence a Retail Area Supervisor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Retail Area Supervisor's salary?

A Retail Area Supervisor's salary grows with experience: a Retail Area Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $76,095, a District Retail Sales Manager (5+ years)earns $102,738, a Regional Retail Sales Manager (5+ years)earns $118,028, a Retail Zone Manager (5+ years)earns $192,146,

What are the highest paying states for a Retail Area Supervisor?

Retail Area Supervisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Retail Area Supervisor roles are District of Columbia $83,196, California $82,881, Massachusetts $81,776. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Retail Area Supervisor roles make?

Salaries for Retail Area Supervisor level roles vary by specialization: Retail Merchandising Supervisor: $88,300; Retail Visual Merchandising Supervisor: $88,130; Retail Store Area Manager: $75,200; Area Supervisor: $73,274; Area Manager Retail Operations: $67,156.

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Retail Area Supervisor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Retail Area Supervisor make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Retail Area Supervisor in Delaware is $76,095 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Retail Area Supervisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,602
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,629 to $85,259
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,279

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Retail Area Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,259	$7,105	$1,640	$41
Average	$76,095	$6,341	$1,463	$37
25th Percentile	$63,629	$5,302	$1,224	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Retail Area Supervisor Salaries

A Retail Area Supervisor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Retail Area Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Retail Area Supervisor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Retail Area Supervisor (3-5 years): $76,095
District Retail Sales Manager (5+ years): $102,738
Regional Retail Sales Manager (5+ years): $118,028
Retail Zone Manager (5+ years): $192,146

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Retail Area Supervisor	3-5 years	$76,095
District Retail Sales Manager	5+ years	$102,738
Regional Retail Sales Manager	5+ years	$118,028
Retail Zone Manager	5+ years	$192,146

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How Do Retail Area Supervisor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Retail Area Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,196.
California: $82,881.
Massachusetts: $81,776.

District of Columbia $83,196 California $82,881 Massachusetts $81,776 Washington $81,475 New Jersey $81,445 Alaska $81,340 Connecticut $80,303 New York $79,882

Hawaii $78,537 Rhode Island $77,906 Maryland $77,478 Minnesota $76,892 Colorado $76,666 Illinois $76,591 Oregon $76,306 Delaware $76,095

New Hampshire $75,963 Virginia $75,667 Pennsylvania $74,803 Nevada $74,367 North Dakota $74,224 Michigan $73,999 Wisconsin $73,916 Vermont $73,751

Texas $73,293 Maine $73,262 Arizona $73,217 Ohio $73,165 Georgia $72,473 Indiana $72,128 Wyoming $72,060 Utah $71,955

Iowa $71,910 Kansas $71,549 Louisiana $71,444 North Carolina $71,406 Missouri $71,391 Florida $71,098 Montana $70,941 Nebraska $70,790

Kentucky $70,708 South Carolina $70,407 Tennessee $70,219 Idaho $70,144 New Mexico $69,596 Oklahoma $69,475 Alabama $69,032 South Dakota $68,288

Arkansas $67,882 West Virginia $67,664 Mississippi $67,011

Top Paying Cities for Retail Area Supervisors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $75,753
Little Creek: $76,307
Magnolia: $76,197

Lincoln, DE $75,753 Little Creek, DE $76,307 Magnolia, DE $76,197 Milford, DE $75,945 Marydel, DE $76,070 Millsboro, DE $75,435 Millville, DE $75,551 Milton, DE $75,682

Nassau, DE $75,737 Ocean View, DE $75,538 Rehoboth Beach, DE $75,684 Seaford, DE $75,726 Selbyville, DE $75,413 Smyrna, DE $76,360 Viola, DE $76,008 Woodside, DE $76,213

Bear, DE $76,037 Newark, DE $76,008 Claymont, DE $76,164 Delaware City, DE $76,084 Hockessin, DE $76,001 Kirkwood, DE $76,070 Middletown, DE $76,099 Montchanin, DE $76,019

New Castle, DE $76,030 Odessa, DE $76,137 Port Penn, DE $76,188 Rockland, DE $76,026 Saint Georges, DE $76,075 Townsend, DE $76,192 Winterthur, DE $76,035 Lewes, DE $75,711

Wilmington, DE $76,005 Dover, DE $76,307 Dover Afb, DE $75,905 Bethany Beach, DE $75,459 Bethel, DE $75,537 Bridgeville, DE $75,715 Camden Wyoming, DE $76,092 Cheswold, DE $76,282

Clayton, DE $76,285 Dagsboro, DE $75,406 Delmar, DE $75,285 Ellendale, DE $75,514 Felton, DE $75,939 Fenwick Island, DE $75,423 Frankford, DE $75,291 Frederica, DE $76,014

Georgetown, DE $75,378 Greenwood, DE $75,727 Harbeson, DE $75,458 Harrington, DE $75,843 Hartly, DE $76,079 Houston, DE $75,735 Kenton, DE $76,288 Laurel, DE $75,333

Yorklyn, DE $76,024

Retail Area Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Retail Area Supervisor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$63,629

Average $76,095/year

$85,259

$5,302

Average $6,341/month

$7,105

$1,224

Average $1,463/week

$1,640

$31

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,259	$7,105	$1,640	$41
Average	$76,095	$6,341	$1,463	$37
25th Percentile	$63,629	$5,302	$1,224	$31

Retail Area Supervisor Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Retail Area Supervisor, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the District Retail Sales Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $102,738 - a projected growth of 35% over your current level.

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