Retail Support Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Retail Support Manager make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Retail Support Manager in the United States is $108,223 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,332
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,077 to $118,749
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,108
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Retail Support Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $118,749 $9,896 $2,284 $57
Average $108,223 $9,019 $2,081 $52
25th Percentile $95,077 $7,923 $1,828 $46
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Key Factors That Influence Retail Support Manager Salaries

A Retail Support Manager'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 Retail Support Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Retail Support Manager'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): $120,036
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $78,523
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,295
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,136
  • Expert (over 8 years): $161,149
Levels Salary
Sales Sup... Level Retail Support Manager$120,036
Sales Ass... Level Retail Support Manager$78,523
Sales Sup... Level Retail Support Manager$90,295
Retail Su... Level Retail Support Manager$109,136
Sales Sup... Level Retail Support Manager$161,149
$120,036 0 yr
$78,523 < 2 yrs
$90,295 2-4 yrs
$109,136 5-8 yrs
$161,149 > 8 yrs
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How Do Retail Support Manager 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 Support Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $119,825.
  • California: $119,370.
  • Massachusetts: $117,779.

Top Paying Cities for Retail Support Managers

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: $136,502
  • San Francisco: $135,160
  • Oakland: $132,162

What Skills Can Increase a Retail Support Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.19% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Business Development (Mentioned in 1.8% Job Postings): Business development entails tasks and processes to develop and implement growth opportunities within and between organizations. It is a subset of the fields of business, commerce and organizational theory. Business development is the creation of long-term value for an organization from customers, markets, and relationships. Business development can be taken to mean any activity by either a small or large organization, non-profit or for-profit enterprise which serves the purpose of ‘developing’ the business in some way. In addition, business development activities can be done internally or externally by a business development consultant. External business development can be facilitated through Planning Systems, which are put in place by governments to help small businesses. In addition, reputation building has also proven to help facilitate business development.
  • Inside Sales (Mentioned in 0.93% Job Postings): Selling products or services remotely via phone, email, and other digital channels.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 6.19%
Business Development 1.8%
Inside Sales 0.93%
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 Retail Support Manager's salary.
  • Business Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Business Continuity: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Analysis
$130,950
21%
Business Continuity
$126,621
17%
Insight
$124,456
15%
Alignment
$123,374
14%
Financial Accounting
$122,292
13%
Process Improvement
$121,210
12%
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How Education impacts a Retail Support Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Retail Support Managers 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 Retail Support Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $116,703 and $125,809).

Retail Support Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Retail Support Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 21.5%
Associates 9.7%
Bachelors 48.4%
Masters 19.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Retail Support Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Retail Support Manager'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 February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Retail Support Manager

Salaries for a Retail Support Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $109,234 in 2023 to around $109,093 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Retail Support Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Retail Support Manager Over Time

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2023
$109,234
2024
$109,531
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2024 $109,531
2025 $109,093
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