Day Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Day Supervisor make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Day Supervisor in the United States is $94,893 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,564
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,526 to $105,713
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,266
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Day Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $105,713 $8,809 $2,033 $51
Average $94,893 $7,908 $1,825 $46
25th Percentile $82,526 $6,877 $1,587 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Day Supervisor Salaries

A Day 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Day Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Day 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $86,320
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,458
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,355
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,252
  • Expert (over 8 years): $94,416
Levels Salary
Entry Level Day Supervisor$86,320
Intermediate Level Day Supervisor$87,458
Senior Level Day Supervisor$89,355
Specialist Level Day Supervisor$91,252
Expert Level Day Supervisor$94,416
$86,320 0 yr
$87,458 < 2 yrs
$89,355 2-4 yrs
$91,252 5-8 yrs
$94,416 > 8 yrs
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How Do Day 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 Day Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $105,066.
  • California: $104,667.
  • Massachusetts: $103,272.

Top Paying Cities for Day 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:

  • San Jose: $119,689
  • San Francisco: $118,378
  • Oakland: $115,883

What Skills Can Increase a Day Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.58% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Merchandising (Mentioned in 1.38% Job Postings): In the broadest sense, merchandising is any practice which contributes to the sale of products to a retail consumer. At a retail in-store level, merchandising refers to the variety of products available for sale and the display of those products in such a way that it stimulates interest and entices customers to make a purchase. In the profession of merchandising you are either employed by the store in which you work, or by an independent distributor. As a professional merchandiser, in a retail setting, you will not only know your products(I.e. coffee, juice, soda, etc.) but you will gauge other “vendors” like products as you tend to your job. Working with the store and other merchandisers, shelf space is often given or taken as need be in some locations(for some young merchandisers this is known as “war”) In retail commerce, visual display merchandising means merchandise sales using product design, selection, packaging, pricing, and display that stimulates consumers to spend more. This includes disciplines and discounting, physical presentation of products and displays, and the decisions about which products should be presented to which customers at what time.
  • Store Management (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Store management is the activity of running and monitoring all operations in a store. Its main responsibilities include working with employees, creating work schedules, communicating with suppliers, and dealing with customer complaints.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 12.58%
Merchandising 1.38%
Store Management 1.15%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Day Supervisor's salary.
  • Quality Assurance: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Service Quality: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Quality Assurance
$111,974
18%
Service Quality
$111,974
18%
Analysis
$111,025
17%
Customer Satisfaction
$109,127
15%
Organizational Skills
$106,280
12%
Coordination
$105,331
11%
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Day Supervisor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Day Supervisor 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, Edu., Government & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Day Supervisor positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Day Supervisor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Day Supervisor

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Government & Nonprofit$113,872$55.020%

How Education impacts a Day Supervisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Day Supervisors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Day Supervisor with a Bachelor's Degree is between $97,975 and $108,259).

Day Supervisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Day Supervisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 12.9%
High School 12.9%
Associates 16.1%
Bachelors 33.1%
Masters 30.6%
Doctorate 7.3%
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Day Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Day 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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Day Supervisor

Salaries for a Day Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $99,166 in 2023 to around $99,230 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Day Supervisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Day Supervisor Over Time

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2024 $100,020
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