What are the main factors that influence a Retail Key Holder's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Retail Key Holder?

The Media industry offers the highest average compensation for Retail Key Holder roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Retail Key Holder's salary?

A Retail Key Holder's salary grows with experience: a Retail Store Customer Service Representative (0-1 years)earns $35,983, a Retail Sales Staff (1-3 years)earns $40,225, a Retail Key Holder (3-5 years)earns $44,663,

What are the highest paying states for a Retail Key Holder?

Retail Key Holder salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Retail Key Holder roles are District of Columbia $47,732, California $47,551, Massachusetts $46,917. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Retail Key Holder roles make?

Salaries for Retail Key Holder level roles vary by specialization: STORE KEY HOLDER: $44,989; Key Holder Associate: $44,756; Anthropologie Key Holder: $44,743; Retail Sales Key Holder: $44,316; 3rd Key Holder: $44,140.

Retail Key Holder Salary in Delaware

How much does a Retail Key Holder make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Retail Key Holder in Delaware is $43,658 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,111
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,831 to $47,036
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,436

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Retail Key Holder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,036	$3,920	$905	$23
Average	$43,658	$3,638	$840	$21
25th Percentile	$38,831	$3,236	$747	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Retail Key Holder Salaries

A Retail Key Holder'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 Do Retail Key Holder 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 Key Holders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $47,732.
California: $47,551.
Massachusetts: $46,917.

District of Columbia $47,732 California $47,551 Massachusetts $46,917 Washington $46,745 New Jersey $46,727 Alaska $46,667 Connecticut $46,072 New York $45,831

Hawaii $45,059 Rhode Island $44,697 Maryland $44,451 Minnesota $44,115 Colorado $43,986 Illinois $43,942 Oregon $43,779 Delaware $43,658

New Hampshire $43,582 Virginia $43,412 Pennsylvania $42,916 Nevada $42,666 North Dakota $42,584 Michigan $42,455 Wisconsin $42,408 Vermont $42,313

Texas $42,050 Maine $42,033 Arizona $42,007 Ohio $41,977 Georgia $41,580 Indiana $41,382 Wyoming $41,343 Utah $41,283

Iowa $41,257 Kansas $41,050 Louisiana $40,989 North Carolina $40,968 Missouri $40,959 Florida $40,791 Montana $40,701 Nebraska $40,614

Kentucky $40,567 South Carolina $40,394 Tennessee $40,287 Idaho $40,244 New Mexico $39,929 Oklahoma $39,860 Alabama $39,606 South Dakota $39,179

Arkansas $38,946 West Virginia $38,821 Mississippi $38,446

Top Paying Cities for Retail Key Holders

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: $43,461
Little Creek: $43,779
Magnolia: $43,717

Lincoln, DE $43,461 Little Creek, DE $43,779 Magnolia, DE $43,717 Milford, DE $43,572 Marydel, DE $43,643 Millsboro, DE $43,279 Millville, DE $43,346 Milton, DE $43,421

Nassau, DE $43,452 Ocean View, DE $43,338 Rehoboth Beach, DE $43,422 Seaford, DE $43,446 Selbyville, DE $43,266 Smyrna, DE $43,810 Viola, DE $43,608 Woodside, DE $43,725

Bear, DE $43,624 Newark, DE $43,608 Claymont, DE $43,697 Delaware City, DE $43,651 Hockessin, DE $43,604 Kirkwood, DE $43,643 Middletown, DE $43,660 Montchanin, DE $43,614

New Castle, DE $43,620 Odessa, DE $43,682 Port Penn, DE $43,711 Rockland, DE $43,618 Saint Georges, DE $43,646 Townsend, DE $43,714 Winterthur, DE $43,623 Lewes, DE $43,438

Wilmington, DE $43,606 Dover, DE $43,779 Dover Afb, DE $43,549 Bethany Beach, DE $43,293 Bethel, DE $43,338 Bridgeville, DE $43,440 Camden Wyoming, DE $43,656 Cheswold, DE $43,765

Clayton, DE $43,767 Dagsboro, DE $43,263 Delmar, DE $43,193 Ellendale, DE $43,324 Felton, DE $43,568 Fenwick Island, DE $43,272 Frankford, DE $43,197 Frederica, DE $43,611

Georgetown, DE $43,246 Greenwood, DE $43,447 Harbeson, DE $43,292 Harrington, DE $43,513 Hartly, DE $43,648 Houston, DE $43,451 Kenton, DE $43,769 Laurel, DE $43,220

Yorklyn, DE $43,617

Retail Key Holder Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Retail Key Holder roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Media, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Retail Key Holder positions in Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Retail Key Holder as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Retail Key Holder

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Media	$52,389	$25.0	20%

Retail Key Holder Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Retail Key Holder'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$38,831

Average $43,658/year

$47,036

$3,236

Average $3,638/month

$3,920

$747

Average $840/week

$905

$19

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$47,036	$3,920	$905	$23
Average	$43,658	$3,638	$840	$21
25th Percentile	$38,831	$3,236	$747	$19

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